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Pigeons and mites mischaracterized in health debate
The piece argues that pigeons are not the main health threat, noting mites follow pigeons and the phrase rats with wings stemmed from a 1980s play. It cites CDC and city health officials who indicate little disease risk from pigeons, while praising their wartime messaging role.
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Woody Allen
Allen
Michael McNeil
Centers For Disease Control
CDC
Atlanta
New York City