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Michael H. Augenbraun, MD

When a Tick Bite Becomes Something More

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 14 , 2026

Ticks are an increasingly familiar concern in New York, but some of the illnesses they carry remain unfamiliar. Slate recently spoke with Downstate infectious disease expert Michael Augenbraun, M.D., for a story examining Bourbon virus, a rare tick-borne...

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Michael H. Augenbraun, MD

Dr. Michael Augenbraun Explains Why Vaccines Matter

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 6 , 2026

For Michael H. Augenbraun, M.D., protecting people from infectious diseases has shaped a career that spans patient care, research, education, hospital epidemiology, and public health.

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Protect Yourself and the People You Love. Get Vaccinated.

by University Hospital at Downstate - August 4 , 2026

Each August, National Immunization Awareness Month reminds us of something simple but important: vaccines help protect us and the people we care about.

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Tags: Downstate Health, Infectious Diseases, University Hospital at Downstate