COVID-ology

A Field Guide

Michael T. Myers, Jr.

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CRC Press
16 December 2022

Epidemiology & medical statistics; Infectious & contagious diseases; Medical study & revision guides & reference material; Molecular biology

The COVID-19 outbreak and response has been characterized by institutional missteps, media misinformation, and economic and social upheavals. This book is intended to de-mystify and inform in a succinct and straightforward text. The lessons shared are applicable to other infectious diseases and future inevitable pandemics. Readers will learn about the origins of COVID-19, the disease it causes, tests and how they work, therapeutics and prophylactic measures such as vaccines. This text prepares readers to be better able to respond to future emerging infectious diseases and pandemics.

Key Features

Positively influences career choices within public health

Applies basic science to problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic such as vaccine development and herd immunity

Prepares readers with context and tactics for understanding future infectious disease outbreaks

Successfully used in college senior health sciences seminars

Engaging and balanced treatment of the politicization of public health issues, especially COVID-19

Related Titles

Goswami, S. & C. Day, eds. COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2: The Science and Clinical Application of Conventional and Complimentary Treatments (ISBN 9781032011950).

Koley, T. K. & M. Dhole. The COVID-19 Pandemic: The Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak (ISBN 9780367558895).

Ryan, J. M., ed. COVID-19 – Two volume set (ISBN 9780367740610).

By: Michael T. Myers Jr.
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781032316031
ISBN 10: 1032316039
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 16 December 2022
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Michael T. Myers, Jr., MD, MBA is an Adjunct Lecturer at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts, where he teaches about COVID-19 and is scientific advisor to its COVID-19 Testing Program. With 33 years of experience in health care, Dr. Myers is Chief Medical Officer of Compass Medical, among the largest primary care groups in Massachusetts. Dr. Myers received his MD from Harvard Medical School, MBA from Northeastern University, and BA from Johns Hopkins University.