Walter Orenstein

Associate Director of the Emory Vaccine Center and Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Global Health at Emory University

[Walter Orenstein @worenst]

@JamesVGrimaldi @WSJ Super article. There is no reason anyone needs to suffer from measles. We have a very safe and effective vaccine. But vaccines do not save lives. Vaccinations save lives.

[CDC Flu @CDCFlu]

A2: Remember, only #flushots are recommended for the 2017-18 season. The nasal spray vaccine is NOT recommended for use this season. https://t.co/rxqR75FHpd #FightFluChat

[CDC Flu @CDCFlu]

A2: It’s not too late, but now is the time to get your family vaccinated! #FightFluChat

[CDC Flu @CDCFlu]

This National Influenza Vaccination Week, we’re highlighting the importance of flu vaccination and being a #FluFighter! https://t.co/ZkyFcD6rBV #NIVW

[Naveen Thacker @naveenthacker]

It is high time #children with #TB gets due attention #bettermedicines #betterdignostics #betterfinancing for #research better #vaccines @doctorsoumya @nigeltwitt @G_C_T_A @GlobalTBCaucus

[Walter Orenstein @worenst]

@CarlosdelRio7 @aaas @EmoryDeptofMed Thank you Carlos - it is a great honor to be elected into this most worthy group!
Walt @worenst

[Emory Vaccine Center @EmoryVaccineCtr]

Flu season is in full effect. Get yourself and your loved ones vaccinated!

[NFID @NFIDVaccines]

A6: Adults w/chronic conditions are at higher risk of developing serious #flu-related complications. Learn more: https://t.co/A0DsgAEGTt #UnitedAgainstFlu #NIVW

[WHO Polio @WHO_Polio]

Take a look at November’s edition of Polio News to get the latest on the fight to #endpolio! https://t.co/5YWECK0IhH
@WHO @UNICEFpolio @EndPolioNow @CDCGlobal @gateshealth

[WHO Polio @WHO_Polio]

This week the @WHOAFRO Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Group meets in Jo'Burg to assess progress with interrupting #polio in Lake Chad basin countries AND discuss how to accelerate universal access to immunization in Africa.#EndPolio #RITAG

[Walter Orenstein @worenst]

#NIAM17 https://t.co/RisIHhSqJY

[NPHIC @nphic]

#publichealth - Focus of 2nd week of Nat'l Immunization Awareness Week (Aug 7-13) is pregnant women. Tools here:
https://t.co/YJkqpADjMq

[DFID @DFID_UK]

Over 100,000 people are still living with #Polio in the UK – meet two of them, Sue & David who are campaigning to #EndPolio for good!

[DFID @DFID_UK]

With a 99.9% drop in new cases #UKaid leads final global push to make polio history: https://t.co/PGw2D2YT9b #EndPolio

[Walter Orenstein @worenst]

With a 99.9% drop in new cases #UKaid leads final global push to make polio history: https://t.co/VUXZKBiUHm #EndPolio

[Walter Orenstein @worenst]

Excellent new JID supplement on the polio endgame and legacy just published. #EndPolio https://t.co/CgP07iCiDQ

[The Task Force @TFGH]

Best practices in polio eradication may benefit future disease eradication efforts. #TFGH & partners share insights. https://t.co/pB3aSkJFyZ

[Post-Polio News (ppn) @postpolionews]

#OpenAccess: High population immunity reduces poliovirus community transmission | @JulieRGaron @worenst https://t.co/baxOZxKqDx #EndPolio

[Walter Orenstein @worenst]

Call AND email your Senators TODAY with this critical message. #vaccineswork #protectprevention https://t.co/JxARNwGdH5

[Vaccinate Your Family @Vaxyourfam]

Prevention improves health, saves lives & money. Click to tell your members of Congress to #ProtectPrevention: https://t.co/PHHPh2ACI8

[Rotary International @Rotary]

⚡️ “$1.2 Billion Pledged to #EndPolio at #Rotary17 Convention” Thanks @gatesfoundation @EU_Commission @CanadaDev +++ https://t.co/AbYXM9ljcQ

[Walter Orenstein @worenst]

Check out this Meetup with The Atlanta Science Tavern! I'll be speaking on how #VaccinesWork https://t.co/U4WqpQvMY6

[STAT @statnews]

2️⃣ As hopes for polio eradication rise, the endgame gets complicated, and a vaccine runs short https://t.co/onoTUGEcvt