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How extreme weather could help predict disease outbreaks

NPR | By Durrie Bouscaren
Published August 17, 2026 at 4:07 PM CDT

A historic drought may have helped yellow fever spread in Brazil. A new study shows how understanding the connection could help prepare for future outbreaks.

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