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Bird flu isn’t an immediate health threat in New York. But preparations have begun.

HEALTHBEAT

How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic The nationwide bird flu response is in limbo as President Donald Trump, who has vowed dramatic changes to federal health agencies, returned to the White House this week. That would be the most alarming situation.

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COVID-19 in 2025: ‘A Constant Threat, but a Manageable One’

BU School of Public Health Blog

Unraveling DEI work One priority should be to address the underlying disparities that lead to worse health outcomes among lower-income populations and communities of color, says Jonathan Levy , chair and professor of environmental health.