Dave Wessner

Dave Wessner is a health and science journalist who covers topics related to infectious diseases, vaccines, and public health. He has written extensively about the COVID-19 pandemic, long COVID, measles outbreaks, and other emerging health threats. His work often highlights the importance of vaccination and evidence-based medicine in protecting individuals and communities from preventable illnesses.

Biography:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/coronavirusfrontlines/people/davewessner/

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

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No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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No current examples available.

Contradictions

95%

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Deceptions

95%

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  • raises the specter of a H5N1 pandemic in mammals.
  • The effects have been catastrophic.

Recent Articles

Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu Spreads to Cattle in the US: Precautions for Livestock Workers and Owners

Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu Spreads to Cattle in the US: Precautions for Livestock Workers and Owners

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 Since early 2022, a highly pathogenic strain of avian flu, H5N1, has infected birds and cattle in the US, spreading to over 200 mammals including humans. The CDC and WHO are monitoring developments closely. Livestock workers should enhance biosecurity protocols to prevent further spread. Avian flu can be spread directly or indirectly; producers are advised to assess risks on their premises and tighten protocols.