This week we track rising COVID, Ebola, and foodborne outbreaks alongside exciting mRNA breakthroughs - including a new flu shot that’s 27% more effective at stopping symptoms. We also break down whether the new flu jab is right for your side-effect tolerance and share a must-listen deep dive into how human waste got on lettuce.

As we head back to school and summer is nearly over (😩), we dig into vaccine updates (for flu, COVID, Hepatitis, and more). We also highlight a fascinating solution to missed shifts.