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💉Flu vaccines helped prevent US hospitalizations, emergency and urgent-care visits in 2024-25

Even during a severe flu season, the vaccine prevented hospitalizations and outpatient medical treatment.

Read more: https://t.co/VdTeZKOQ5V

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Study: 10% of hospitalized pneumonia patients tested for Coccidioides were infected

Missed diagnoses can prolong hospitalization, and unnecessarily expose patients to antibacterial therapy or invasive diagnostic testing.

Read more: https://t.co/t6YrckDVkU

📷: NIAID / Flickr cc

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DRC Ebola outbreak on track to be largest in history

The director of the WHO says more healthcare workers are needed.

Read more: https://t.co/iG3W3BU5b1

📷: ©ITU/Rowan Farrell / Flickr cc

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Organizations hit back at Trump’s call to reduce childhood vaccines

Professionals say the order causes more confusion for parents.

Read more: https://t.co/WL5sA6SLwh

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CIDRAP and Unbiased Science have launched a community-driven vaccine Q&A series.

This new initiative will answer the public's most common vaccine questions with clear, evidence-based responses.

Full press release: https://t.co/ixI2w109MC

@unbiasedscipod

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Public Health Alerts: Silicosis among workers fabricating engineered stone (‘quartz’) countertops in California, 2019-2026

Among 592 patients, the median age at diagnosis was 46, with a mean age at death of 52 for the 31 workers who died. https://t.co/P7tVyDdo7y

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𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝑵𝑬𝑱𝑴 𝑬𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆!

A new Public Health Alerts report, published in partnership with @CIDRAP: Silicosis among Workers Fabricating Engineered Stone (“Quartz”) Countertops in California, 2019–2026 https://t.co/fjexInozwS

#Pulmonology

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New CDC director faces first major test before she even begins work

Public health advocates say they hope Erica Schwartz will reject President Trump’s executive order calling for children to receive fewer vaccines. https://t.co/gkm4HsB0Yy

📷: Mike Olliver / Wikimedia Commons

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Nirsevimab linked to reduction in RSV-related antibiotic prescribing

Researchers say the results suggest the monoclonal antibody could be a tool for antibiotic stewardship.

Read more: https://t.co/yq4stJFl3Y

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We're kicking off a new monthly Q&A series w/ @unbiasedscipod, & every question comes from you.

This round covers flu: why people still get the flu after their shot, what the vaccine is doing if it doesn't stop infection every time & more!

See if your question was answered ⬇️

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Invasive mold disease linked to high rates of ICU care, death

A new CDC report highlights the severity of these infections and identifies severe COVID and flu as risk factors.

Read more: https://t.co/qQYdbVD6f7

📷: CDC / Stephanie Rossow

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Chris Dall, co-host of the Osterholm Update podcast, shares a sneak peek 👀 of the next episode.

Chris & @mtosterholm will answer questions from listeners on:
-Attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci
-White House Executive Order & more!

🎧 Episode 215 posts 8/13 https://t.co/WJ0iYacAq5

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Study ties COVID vaccine conspiracy theories to distrust of government, mainstream media

Read more: https://t.co/fZ8k99hbRj

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After revising charter, HHS seeks nominees for its National Vaccine Advisory Committee

The department revised the charter last month to urge members to consider vaccination “alternatives,” such as a healthy lifestyle.

Read more: https://t.co/M60poCbSoS

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Pee Dee, South Carolina, reports West Nile virus outbreak

The US has seen 181 cases so far this year.

Read more: https://t.co/lQqz4hSmY0

📷: CDC/ Robert S. Craig

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Florida records its second flesh-eating bacteria death this year

The death occurred in Marion County, and the state has 14 Vibrio vulnificus cases this year.

Read more: https://t.co/SOljMTx4GV

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Oseltamivir cuts risk of flu-related ICU admission, shortens hospital stays in kids, data suggest

The real-world study linked the antiviral to a 31% lower risk of needing intensive care, regardless of time to treatment.

Read more: https://t.co/NTfmnVNKFP

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Public Health Alerts: Sales of unauthorized e-cigarettes in the United States, December 2025

Almost 70% of e-cigarette sales analyzed proved not approved by the FDA.

More from @NEJMEvidence & CIDRAP: https://t.co/2TkyQpjgEd

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𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝑵𝑬𝑱𝑴 𝑬𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆!

A new Public Health Alerts report, published in partnership with @CIDRAP: Sales of Unauthorized E-Cigarettes in the United States, December 2025 https://t.co/hnfAsAVdi6

#TobaccoControl #PublicHealth

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CIDRAP Op-Ed: What the vaccine executive order gets wrong, and what it will cost us

President Trump said nothing bad can happen. Bad things have already happened, and more are coming.

Full Op-Ed by @jakescottMD: https://t.co/HPCblz9JrS

📷: Wellcome / Wikimedia Commons

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In response to today’s White House Executive Order (EO) on vaccines, parents should continue to rely on evidence-based immunization recommendations developed by experts.

The EO does not change the scientific evidence, built over decades, that supports childhood immunization.

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Trump signs executive order to break up measles, mumps, rubella vaccine

The order also increases pressure on states to give more deference to religious freedom and parental autonomy.

Read more: https://t.co/uTNYr4Db5E

📷: The White House