Amy Maxmen

In this discussion, Amy Maxmen, a public health reporter at KFF Health News, sheds light on the alarming H5N1 bird flu outbreak that has already impacted dairy herds and infected numerous individuals. She delves into the significant delays in government responses and poor coordination that exacerbated the issue. Amy also highlights the potential evolutionary threat of bird flu to humans and the economic fallout on the poultry and dairy sectors, emphasizing the need for improved public health measures and support for farm workers.

Amy Maxmen, an investigative health reporter, discusses alarming undetected bird flu cases among farm workers, highlighting poor surveillance and health response challenges. Bradley Moore, a Marine Chemical Biology professor, shares insights on the toxic golden alga Primnesium parven and its ecological impacts. Jonathan Amos, a BBC science correspondent, updates on stranded astronauts who may miss summer in space. Lastly, innovative research using sea lions with cameras is explored, providing new ways to study ocean habitats in southern Australia.

Amy Maxmen, a public health correspondent and editor at KFF Health News, dives into the largest measles outbreak in the U.S. in three decades, highlighting the Trump administration's interference with the CDC's response. She discusses the outbreak's devastating impacts, including over 4,500 infections and 16 deaths. Vaccine hesitancy and alarming self-treatment trends, like excessive vitamin A use, exacerbate the crisis. Maxmen also reflects on how political pressure is eroding trust in health agencies and complicating public health efforts.