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Med's Amy Edwards offers safety, health tips for the 2026 World Cup

Media | June 11, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

U.S. News & World Report: Amy Edwards, associate professor at the School of Medicine, the World Cup is unlikely to become a disease superspreader because most events are outdoors, where viruses spread less easily, and U.S. hospitals have ample summer capacity. She warns measles poses the greatest concern, as low vaccination rates could allow it to spread rapidly among unvaccinated people.