Dr. Barry Dworkin

Study provides information on when and how the media should report epidemic details to help curtail the spread of disease

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 19, 2015

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Media can help slow spread of disease, study finds

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Media impact switching surface during an infectious disease outbreak

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