The chapter delves into the accuracy of the film 'Contagion' in its depiction of epidemiology and compares it to 'Outbreak', featuring personal anecdotes and insights. It discusses the origins and transmission of viruses, preventive measures during outbreaks like SARS and challenges posed by infectious diseases like Ebola. Additionally, the conversation touches on obesity and behavior-related diseases, gut microbiome influence on health choices, health disparities, and the spread of Lyme disease connected to environmental factors.
TWO epidemiologists-named-Erin -- and hosts of the stellar This Podcast Will Kill You -- chat with Alie about historical horror stories, THE plague, cholera cocktails, flu shots, tick bombs, milkmaids, witch trials and more as they share their infectious enthusiasm for disease ecology. How much should you wash your hands? What's the best way to flirt with a stranger on a bus? Why are people scared of vaccines? What conspiracy theory enthralls Alie? So many questions with uncomfy, but fascinating, answers.
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