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Social Media as an Epidemiological Tool

In public health, government entities often communicate directly with the public on social media platforms. In fact, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …

A History of Zika Virus in Brazil

KNOWNS AND UNKNOWNS ABOUT THE ZIKA VIRUS EPIDEMIC The Zika virus is transmitted by container breeding mosquito species that are found in tropical and subtropical …

Top 5 Takeaways from Our Interview with Dr. Tracey McNamara

In mid-July, Valent BioSciences had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Tracey McNamara, DVM, DACVP, and Professor of Pathology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at …

Miami-Dade Takes on Zika with Integrated Vector Management

In late July, months after news of the Zika outbreak in South America started to make headlines in the U.S., the first locally acquired Zika …