John Lynch

is medical director of infection prevention & control at Harborview Medical Center and an associate medical director at Harborview. He is also an associate professor of medicine and allergy and infectious diseases at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

October 1, 2020 at 3:15 pm

Get your flu shot to avoid a ‘twindemic’ this fall | Op-Ed

At the moment, given the pandemic, I’m not ready to bet on a mild flu season this year for the U.S. Neither should you.

March 11, 2020 at 5:07 pm

In triaging coronavirus, prioritize vulnerable, health-care workers | Op-Ed

This is the time for the people of Washington State to stand united — and by our actions, collectively commit to support our most vulnerable...

This artwork by Donna Grethen relates to the debate about vaccinations.

February 7, 2019 at 8:36 am

What does the emergency declaration for measles mean for you? | Op-Ed

Until measles is eradicated, vaccines are a must.

Tatiana Travis runs a test to detect drug-resistant pathogens at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CDC/MCT) 1135719

July 24, 2016 at 3:01 pm

Drug-resistant ‘superbug’ in U.S. is a wake-up call | Op-Ed

Drug resistance usually emerges in parts of the world where antibiotic use in people and food animals is rampant, poorly regulated and largely untracked.

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