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If you’ve ever found yourself muttering the phrase “this job is killing me,” take a moment to be grateful you mean it metaphorically and not literally. In this episode of Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow dives into forgotten occupational diseases—from jobs that turn you yellow to jobs that melt your face off.

She’s joined by guest Linda Forst, MD, to explore workplace safety today, in the United States and around the world.

In the Q&A, Bristow talks about the concept of herd immunity and how vaccines protect both the vaccinated and unvaccinated, confirms that coffee enemas aren’t the answer you’re looking for, and, just in case you had finally forgotten about the disturbing content of our “Neglected Tropical Diseases” episode, gives the "Sick of the Week" to whether or not people living in the U.S. need to be worried about Chagas disease.

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the show notes.

Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!

For more, visit wabe.org/healthwanted

If you&rsquo;ve ever found yourself muttering the phrase &ldquo;this job is killing me,&rdquo; take a moment to be grateful you mean it metaphorically and not literally. In this episode of Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow dives into forgotten occupational diseases&mdash;from jobs that turn you yellow to jobs that melt your face off.
She&rsquo;s joined by guest Linda Forst, MD, to explore workplace safety today, in the United States and around the world.
In the Q&amp;A, Bristow talks about the concept of herd immunity and how vaccines protect both the vaccinated and unvaccinated, confirms that coffee enemas aren&rsquo;t the answer you&rsquo;re looking for, and, just in case you had finally forgotten about the disturbing content of our &ldquo;Neglected Tropical Diseases&rdquo; episode, gives the&nbsp;"Sick of the Week" to whether or not people living in the U.S. need to be worried about Chagas disease.
For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the <a href="https://sph.emory.edu/news/health-wanted-worker-maladies">show notes</a>.
Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!
For more, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/">wabe.org/healthwanted</a>

Health Wanted brings you each week’s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host Laurel Bristow, MSc, draws on her experience as an infectious disease researcher and epidemiologist to cover everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.

A collaboration between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health.

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This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.

Health Wanted&nbsp;brings you each week&rsquo;s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host Laurel Bristow, MSc, draws on her experience as an infectious disease researcher and epidemiologist to cover everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.
A collaboration between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health.
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This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.