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Florida Ending School Vaccine Mandates Could Push Measles Rates Past Any U.S. Year Since 1977 in Worst-Case Model

A PNAS model projects a large measles epidemic if Florida drops school vaccine rules. Florida still requires MMR, and an outside expert questions the model.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

Activist Tests Food Self-Sufficiency: Rob Greenfield lives on foraged food; studies flag urban soil risks

Rob Greenfield embarked on a year-long project to meet his food needs entirely through foraging and growing. He documented his experience in the book Food Freedom, illustrating the sustainability of such a lifestyle. Greenfield foraged over 200 food items and faced challenges in sourcing protein and starch. His project led…

The Times of India · Sep 30

National Norovirus Levels Sit Low but Florida Is Entering the Months When Stomach Bug Outbreaks Usually Climb

Norovirus is low nationally for now, but Florida enters the season when stomach bug outbreaks climb. Signs to watch for and when to seek care.

Medical Daily · Sep 22