Prof Michelle Groome

Passionate advocate for public health and vaccines. Making a difference through research. Wife, mom, animal lover, trail runner, puzzle geek & bird watcher.

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

All children should be protected against #RSV, regardless of where they are born.

[MIRNA @MIRNAfricaAsia]

📣 MIRNA joins 43 orgs in a Lancet Call to Action urging @Gavi to fund #RSV prevention.

🔹 100K+ deaths/yr in under 5s
🔹 97% in LMICs
🔹 Half in infants <6mo
🔹 WHO recommends global rollout

Gavi decides in July - equity can't wait.
https://t.co/KGyta9q9nO
#GlobalHealth

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

How Gavi support for RSV immunisation will advance health equity - The Lancet https://t.co/JAJ6zDLlyR

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

#VirologyAfrica2024 - great opportunity to bring together researchers in #virology from across Africa to share their work & forge new collaborations. Looking forward to establishing the Southern African Virology Society. @WitsVIDA

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

Wonderful meeting in Liverpool - bringing together experts in the field of #mucosal #immunology to learn about advances which could aid our understanding of immune responses to #rotavirus infection and vaccination.

[Vindana Chibabhai (she/her) @microbemail]

We still have 2 weeks before this fantastic course starts. Spaces available! Come learn with us! #IDTwitter @LyleWMurray @ProfGuyRichards @OlgaPerovic @neleshg @ID_pathology @Dr_Groome @fidssa1 @WitsHealthFac

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

Parents, here are 8 measles outbreak questions — answered https://t.co/okp5zlnvSe via @Bhekisisa_MG

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

Infectious diseases do not take a break during the holidays and increased travel can lead to increased exposure and risk of contracting diseases both within South Africa and beyond our borders. Be alert for cases of measles, malaria, and cholera.
https://t.co/fZoLnqFPkn

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

Measles outbreak now affecting 5 provinces and likely to spread to others. Measles can have severe complications and is a vaccine-preventable disease so make sure your kids are protected through up-to-date vaccinations.

[NICD @nicd_sa]

#MeaslesUpdate A total of 216 laboratory-confirmed cases were reported from 5 provinces with a declared measles outbreak, namely Limpopo (110 cases), Mpumalanga (64 cases), North West (27 cases), Gauteng (10 cases), and Free State (5 cases). Read more here https://t.co/aPAkziRu9l

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

Great explanation of what's happening in China vs. current situation in India. South Africa in very similar situation to India - high levels of hybrid immunity, low number of cases and hospitalizations, and keeping close tabs on circulating variants.

[G Kang @GKangInd]

So many calls about China, about what that means for India, about XBB, about 3rd waves, about new mandates, about travel bans, about vaccine boosters- thought best to get views out to summarise the current situation. Long thread, be warned 🙂 1/n

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

With the holiday season coming up and many travelling to and from these provinces, there is a risk of spread to other provinces. Ensure that children’s #measles vaccinations are up to date!

[NICD @nicd_sa]

(1/2) #MeaslesOutbreakUpdate From 01 September to 30 November 2022, 99 laboratory-confirmed measles cases were reported in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. Laboratory-confirmed measles cases in Limpopo province increased to 77. Read more here https://t.co/PQpSKKiCeo

[NICD @nicd_sa]

Most of the malaria cases reported in Gauteng (GP) are due to infections acquired outside the borders of Gauteng. To address this, the GP DOH has established travel clinics where the public can get the recommended malaria chemoprophylactics
#PreventMalaria #SADCMalariaWeek2022

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

14 new lab-confirmed #Measles cases reported in two sub-districts in Mopani district on 8-9 November, increasing total number in this outbreak to 35. High risk of this escalating and expanding to other provinces. Make sure vaccinations are up to date!
https://t.co/YzuRN3P6JR

[Duncan Steele @DuncanSteele8]

The evidence keeps growing that climate change is worsening the living conditions of the worlds most vulnerable populations, and enteric diseases are on the rise. Control of diarrhea, cholera and enteric fever need concerted and integrated global efforts

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

Since initial #measles alert was issued, an additional four measles cases have been detected in the Greater Sekhukhune district, Limpopo. Please make sure that children's vaccinations are up to date. Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease. https://t.co/4Fba1swRSr

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

Thanks for a great introduction to all that @WitsUniversity has to offer the future generation #FutureWitsies

[Wits University @WitsUniversity]

Today we welcome our Top 100 Applicants from various parts of South Africa to experience a day in the life of a Wits University student 🧑‍🎓 👨‍🎓

#FutureWitsies #StudyAtWits #WitsTAF2022

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

The September edition of the Communicable Diseases Communiqué is out. Updates on rabies, malaria, pertussis, congenital syphilis and more in South Africa, as well as outbreaks occurring beyond our borders.
https://t.co/hGQHfC32lf

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

Today is World #Rabiesday. This year’s theme is One Health, Zero Deaths". #Rabies is 100% fatal but 100% preventable! There is no proven cure available once the disease develops but infection can be prevented with post-exposure prophylaxis. Read more https://t.co/6C4p3TYihO

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

#Pertussis is a vaccine-preventable disease. Ensure that your child's vaccines are up to date. https://t.co/gemegouBmJ

[Prof Michelle Groome @Dr_Groome]

Nigeria finally introduces #rotavirus vaccine, which protects against the most common cause of severe chilodhood #diarrhoea, into its EPI. Over the next decade, this vaccine has the potential to save nearly 100,000 children’s lives in Nigeria.
https://t.co/UtWE4xtWOU

[NICD @nicd_sa]

The lack of a real-time national health information system in the country, to monitor #COVID19 hospitalisations, prompted the #NICD to establish #DATCOV.
👉Whatever the communicable disease outbreak, South Africa can count on the #NICD.
More here: https://t.co/ll0AO0sugD