This week, we discuss the current state of public health in the United States and the risk of a highly virulent strain of influenza that could result in a 50% mortality rate if left unmanaged.

Sources:

CDC Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report (FluView) – Provides up-to-date data on influenza activity, hospitalizations, and mortality. FluView Interactive Data

CDC Norovirus Surveillance System – Tracks outbreaks of Norovirus in the U.S., including case numbers and locations. Norovirus Trends and Reports

CDC COVID-19 and Respiratory Illness Reports – Recent data on hospitalizations and co-circulating respiratory viruses. COVID Data Tracker

The Lancet – Research articles on H5N1 influenza strains, transmission risks, and vaccine efficacy. Example: "Human Susceptibility to Avian Influenza H5N1: A Systematic Review."

Nature Medicine – Covers emerging pathogens, viral mutations, and global health threats. Example: "Pandemic Potential of H5N1 Influenza: A Genomic Perspective."

American Hospital Association (AHA) – Reports on hospital readiness, staffing shortages, and resource constraints. Example: "The State of America's Hospitals: Post-COVID Challenges."

Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security – Publications on pandemic preparedness and vulnerabilities in the U.S. healthcare system. Health Security Resources

World Health Organization (WHO) – Global influenza and Norovirus surveillance data. Global Influenza Programme

Congressional Research Service (CRS) – Analysis of U.S. pandemic response capabilities and federal policy changes. Example: "Pandemic Preparedness in the U.S.: Challenges and Solutions."

Public Statements and Policy Proposals – Statements from incoming or outgoing health officials regarding vaccines, public health strategies, and pandemic preparedness.

ProPublica – Investigative reporting on healthcare systems and pandemic preparedness. Example: "The Next Pandemic: How America’s Health System is Unprepared."

Reuters Health – Updates on viral outbreaks and government responses. Example: "CDC Warns of Early Flu and Norovirus Surges Across the U.S."

Intro Music:

CJ-0: Evidence Board

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Wicked Cinema: Fallout

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This week, we're discussing the catastrophic impact that Hurricane Milton had in the Northern portions of Mexico, and throughout the state of Florida.

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Milton

Music/Sound Effects:

Intro/Outro:

Dakota Mack - Unrelenting

https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14965

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Welcome Back! This week, we're discussing the catastrophic impact that Hurricane Helene had on the Appalachian portions of America. Death, destruction, and misinformation plagued this response.

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Helene

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_Hurricane_Helene_in_North_Carolina

Music/Sound Effects:

Intro/Outro:

Dakota Mack - Unrelenting

https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14965

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