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Ologies with Alie Ward

Epidemiology (DISEASES) with 'This Podcast Will Kill You's' Erins Welsh & Allmann-Updyke

Jul 31, 2018
01:30:28
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Epidemiologists Erin and Erin discuss historical horror stories, the plague, cholera cocktails, flu shots, tick bombs, milkmaids, witch trials, and more. They share infectious enthusiasm for disease ecology, exploring questions about handwashing, vaccine fears, and intriguing conspiracy theories.
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Quick takeaways

  • Contagion movie accurately depicts infectious disease outbreak realism, endorsed by epidemiologists.
  • Ebola vaccine efficacy demonstrated in 2014 outbreak, limiting pandemic potential via close contact transmission.

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Contagion vs. Outbreak: Epidemiologists' Pick

Epidemiologists named Aaron prefer the 2011 film Contagion over Outbreak. Contagion, featuring Kate Winslet, resonates deeply with the realism of an infectious disease outbreak, maintaining accuracy with expert consultation and aligning closely with actual public health responses, making it a bone-chilling experience.

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