Dr Lisa Shaver

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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Update - more than 3,000 cases nationwide.

Update from an epidemiologist. An epidemiologist is a public health scientist who investigates the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases in large populations. Often called "disease detectives," they collect data, analyze how illnesses spread, and use their findings to design prevention strategies, control outbreaks, and guide public health policies. This was as critical function of the CDC that was destroyed by DOGE.

TLDR:
• washing, vinegar, baking soda does not kill the eggs of the parasite
• cook your fruits & vegetables
• call your health care provider for texting if you have watery stools

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