Chronic Wasting Disease and Public Health Concerns

This chapter explores the dire implications of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer and its potential risk of transmission to humans. It parallels the prion disease with historical health crises like mad cow disease, examining public health concerns as CWD spreads across the U.S. Through a mix of humor and serious discussion, the chapter also touches on the broader impacts of pandemics, including COVID-19 and influenza, while reflecting on societal responses to these health threats.