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Keren Landman, MD

Keren Landman, MD

Former Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Keren Landman, MD

    Our buildings are making us sick
    Explainers

    Here’s how to fix them — and what’s getting in the way.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    Rising rates of syphilis in babies should set off all our alarm bellsRising rates of syphilis in babies should set off all our alarm bells
    Science

    America’s STI crisis is actually a maternal care crisis.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    When, why, and how to get a new Covid-19 booster shotWhen, why, and how to get a new Covid-19 booster shot
    Science

    Answers to your questions about the updated omicron variant vaccines.

    By Keren Landman, MD and Umair Irfan
    Science
    The two big pandemic investments we still need to makeThe two big pandemic investments we still need to make
    Science

    Covid-19 budgets are shrinking. What’s the best way to spend what’s left?

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    Anal and oral sex spread monkeypox. Let’s talk about it.Anal and oral sex spread monkeypox. Let’s talk about it.
    Science

    Why it’s spreading like an STI through gay men’s sexual networks, why women are at risk — and why condoms might help.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    7 of your most pressing monkeypox vaccine questions, answered7 of your most pressing monkeypox vaccine questions, answered
    Science

    We have safe, effective options — but in short supply.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Should you get another Covid-19 vaccine booster now or wait for the new shots?
    Science

    Covid-19 cases are rising again, but redesigned vaccines are on the horizon.

    By Umair Irfan and Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    The smallpox vaccine stockpile isn’t the monkeypox solution we need — yetThe smallpox vaccine stockpile isn’t the monkeypox solution we need — yet
    Science

    Public health leaders are weighing significant trade-offs to ACAM2000, including the vaccine’s side effects.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    Why the WHO finally declared monkeypox a global public health emergencyWhy the WHO finally declared monkeypox a global public health emergency
    Science

    A “public health emergency of international concern” is the organization’s loudest alarm bell. Here’s what it can accomplish.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    Why BA.5 is cause for concern, but not alarm. Yet.Why BA.5 is cause for concern, but not alarm. Yet.
    Science

    The rise of the latest subvariant, explained.

    By Keren Landman, MD