The CDC recommends that you delay travel. But if you do need to travel, here are some tips to make your hotel stay safer.
Heather Young, PhD MPH

Heather Young
The George Washington University
Heather Young, PhD MPH, is Professor and Vice Chair of Epidemiology at The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. She completed her MPH and PhD in epidemiology at The George Washington University. She teaches courses at the introductory and advanced levels of epidemiology as well as specialized courses in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology and cancer epidemiology.
Her areas of research interest include reproductive cancers, reproductive outcomes related to environmental and occupation exposures, pesticide exposure assessment, and health of military and veteran populations. Dr. Young’s research has included AIDS-related malignancies in the District of Columbia, cancer patterns in Gulf War veterans, reproductive outcomes in Army Chemical Corps Veterans exposed to dioxin during Vietnam, cancer disparities in the District of Columbia, herbicide exposure and ovarian cancer risk, and pesticide exposures and male factor reproductive effects in Faroese, US and Chinese populations. In addition, she has served as a technical advisor for data issues for DC’s HIV AIDS Administration and as a statistical consultant on several veterans’ health studies for the Institute of Medicine’s Medical Follow-Up Agency.
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February 19, 2021
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Vaccines
February 21, 2021
The vaccine will be available to the general public when enough has been made. We hope in late spring to summer.
February 19, 2021
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Vaccines
February 21, 2021
Good news. No, you do not have to quarantine after exposure if you are fully vaccinated and within 3 months of your last dose.
October 16, 2020
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Everyday Prevention
October 16, 2020
It’s safest to avoid large sporting events. If you decide to attend anyway, here are some tips for reducing your risk.
October 16, 2020
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Everyday Prevention
October 16, 2020
Even when you’re outside, wearing a mask and keeping distance is important. A mask is not a substitute for distance. You need both to reduce risk.
September 20, 2020
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Pregnancy & Parenting
November 21, 2020
Trick-or-treating can be a low risk activity if you follow some safety precautions.
September 18, 2020
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Everyday Prevention
September 18, 2020
It’s safest to avoid big tailgate parties. But if you decide to go, here are some tips to reduce your risk.
September 5, 2020
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Everyday Prevention
September 5, 2020
You can definitely go hiking. Here are some ways to make your outdoor adventures lower risk.
August 15, 2020
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Everyday Prevention
August 15, 2020
If you are heading to college in person this fall, here are some ways you can reduce your risk of getting COVID-19.
August 12, 2020
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Everyday Prevention
September 14, 2020
It’s probably safest to skip a visit to an amusement park. But if you decide to go, here are some tips to reduce your risk.
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