SciShow
Why It's Good for COVID-19 Models to Be Wrong
As we react to the predictions that epidemiological models make, changing the ways we act and go about our lives, those estimates can appear totally off. But if a model’s predictions end up being wrong, that might mean it's done exactly...
SciShow
Why It's Good for COVID-19 Models to Be Wrong
As we react to the predictions that epidemiological models make, changing the ways we act and go about our lives, those estimates can appear totally off. But if a model’s predictions end up being wrong, that might mean it's done exactly...
Wonderscape
Pandemics Through History: Lessons from the 1918 Spanish Flu
Explore the impact of the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic and the measures taken to control it, such as school closures, mask mandates, and quarantines. Learn about the roles of epidemiologists and immunologists like Dr. Anthony Fauci in...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Pandemics - a worrying global public health threat
Pandemics are one of the greatest existential threats facing humanity today. Over the last few centuries, we've seen outbreaks and epidemics kill millions of people. From plague in the 14th century to influenza in the 20th century,...
Global Health with Greg Martin
How to create an epidemic curve
Epidemic curves are an important component of the public health and global health toolbox. During an outbreak of an infectious disease, public health professionals and epidemiologists create visual representations of the onset of illness...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Know how to interpret an epidemic curve
Epidemic curves are a visual representation of the onset of cases in an outbreak. In this video Dr Greg Martin explains how to interpret and epidemic curve for point source outbreaks, common source outbreaks and propagated outbreaks....
Mazz Media
Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases
REAL WORLD SCIENCE: Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases Using incredible videography, photos, animation and graphics, this information-packed video introduces students to biological vectors. Viewers will learn that biological...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Epidemiology - the backbone of public health
Epidemiology underpins everything we do in public health and global health. Epidemiology is more than just research methods and qualitative and quantitative study design. It's about understanding the distribution of states of health and...
Curated Video
Epidemiologists Are The New Influencers
Newsy looked into how scientists are using Twitter and TikTok to debunk misinformation, sometimes coming even from fellow scientists.
Curated Video
Hospitals Brace For More Coronavirus Cases
Some hospitals are preparing to dip into stockpiles they created just for a situation like this. But others worry about crucial equipment shortages.
Curated Video
Hospitals Brace For More Coronavirus Cases
Some hospitals are preparing to dip into stockpiles they created just for a situation like this. But others worry about crucial equipment shortages.
Curated Video
Epidemiologist Says U.S. At Beginning Of Fourth Wave Of Cases
He said the new wave is fueled by the rise in variants.
Bloomberg
Vaccines Not Going to Change Tide in India for Now: Epidemiologist
May.16 -- Nancy Baxter, head of the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, discusses the coronavirus pandemic and vaccination rollouts across the world. Global cases passed 162.6 million, with deaths exceeding 3.37 million....
Curated Video
Calif. Health Official Recommends Investigating Moderna Vaccine Batch
Dr. Erica Pan says a batch of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine has caused higher numbers of allergic reactions than usual.
Curated Video
Doctors Warn Of Possible Omicron BA.2 Variant Surge
CDC numbers show BA.2 now makes up roughly 11% of sequenced COVID cases in the United States.
Bloomberg
Economy Can't Fully Recover Without a Virus Vaccine, Says Ryding
Jun.22 -- John Ryding, Brean Capital chief economic advisor, talks about what is needed for the U.S. economy to fully recover from the coronavirus pandemic. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Curated Video
Sweden Says Resisting Shutdown Is Working; Experts Aren't Convinced
The country's top expert says they've reached a "plateau," but scientists are still urging for business closures
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers: How an Epidemiologist Helps
Meet an epidemiologist and see how these disease detectives are working to help the spread of the Coronavirus. Included are discussion questions to go along with the video. [1:00]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What I Do and How Much I Make
Dr. Matthew Goers shares how he is using his medical training and passion for public health to combat diseases around the world. Learn about his joint roles as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer for the Centers for Disease Control...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How I Got My Job and Where I'm Going
Dr. Matthew Goers explains the education and training he pursued to become an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He shares his advice for students who are considering a career in...