Ticks, Ebola, and a Flesh-Eating Comeback with Laurel Bristow

Today we are covering a lot in the world of public health — from the Ebola outbreak, to a flesh-eating parasite making an unwelcome comeback in livestock, to ticks causing Alpha-Gal syndrome. Chelsea gets the lowdown from infectious disease epidemiologist Laurel Bristow, who’s based at Emory University in Atlanta and one of the most trusted and entertaining public health communicators online. They take a look at the U.S.’s Ebola strategy, dissect the screwworm headlines, and give actionable advice about limiting tick bites while still enjoying the outdoors this summer.