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Bivalent Boosters Available and Encouraged

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Bivalent Boosters Available and Encouraged

The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency is encouraging San Diegans to stay current on their COVID-19 vaccine doses ahead of the upcoming winter months. “COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are our best protection against the virus and I encourage anyone who is eligible for a booster to get one,” said Wilma J. … Read more

The scariest weapon: Bacteria and viruses as munitions

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The scariest weapon: Bacteria and viruses as munitions

The concept of a biological weapon is a well known one, though more likely as part of a movie plot or a television series, rather than as a real threat. What is a biological weapon in practice? Was it ever used? Did countries actually develop a warfare concept that depends on pathogens? Which diseases were … Read more