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immunologist. science communicator. educator 📚 black belt 🥋 kick boxer 🥊 science nerd 🤓 TEDx speaker 🔴 …… opinions my own. not medical advice 🚫

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Welcome to Disease Package Inserts, our newest series!

The idea is to take a closer look at infectious diseases, their complications, and what the evidence tells us about their potential long term effects.

Measles kicks things off, and COVID is next on the list.

#measles #covid #informedconsent #justtheinserts #vaccines

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Trusting influencers is having a moment.

You can give fistfuls of your cash to untrained influencers if you want to, but we think you’ll stay above ground longer with a little respect for germ theory and the miracle of modern medicine.

Personally, I trust my doctor. And I get vaccinated.

#whyivax #believeinscience

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If you believe viruses don’t exist, what evidence would convince you otherwise?

If the answer is nothing, you’re not following the evidence.

You’re protecting a belief.

And there’s a huge difference.

#virus #terraintheory #germtheory #covid #antivax

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What are the benefits to having a social media presence as a clinician/scientist?

#health #medicine #content #socialmedia #doctor

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Those purple-centered rings can stop a parent in their tracks. They look like bruises, they spread fast, and sometimes little hands and feet swell up too. 😳

This is often urticaria multiforme, a type of hives that’s common in babies and toddlers. It usually shows up after a virus or other infection, and sometimes a few days into an antibiotic.

A few things worth knowing:
✔️ Each spot comes and goes within about a day, so the rash seems to move around.
✔️ It’s itchy, not painful, and it isn’t contagious.
✔️ Antihistamines usually help, and the rash typically fades within about 1–2 weeks.
✔️ A rash during antibiotics doesn’t automatically mean a lifelong allergy, so talk with your pediatrician before labeling one.

Swipe through for the red flags that mean it’s time to call. 👉

A huge thank-you to this sweet baby’s mom for letting me share these photos so other parents can recognize it. 💜

Save this for later, and share it with a parent who might need it. Questions about your child? Ask your pediatrician.

This is general education, not medical advice for your child.

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We asked our community of experts why they get their flu vaccines. Here's what they said!

The influenza virus often changes from year to year making it difficult for the immune system to still recognize it. This is one of the many reasons the flu vaccine is recommended annually. While many people recover from the flu without complications, influenza can cause serious illness, hospitalization, and death, particularly in vulnerable populations. Getting vaccinated helps protect yourself and those at higher risk. To learn more about how the immune system fights influenza and how vaccines work, visit the link in bio.

#ImmunologyExplained #FightFlu

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Health education should reflect the people it serves, including showing what diseases can look like on darker skin tones.

As measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases reemerge, this matters even more. Many people have never seen these illnesses outside of a textbook or awareness campaign, and those images have not always represented the full range of skin tones.

A measles rash may look different on darker skin, and hepatitis B–related jaundice may be easier to recognize in the whites of the eyes than in the skin. If the images we share don’t reflect everyone, we risk leaving people less equipped to recognize symptoms and seek care.

Inclusive health education should not be an afterthought.

Sources & further reading:
• CDC Public Health Image Library: https://phil.cdc.gov/
• American Academy of Dermatology: https://www.aad.org/public/darker-skin/diseases
• NHS — Hepatitis B symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hepatitis-b/

Thank you for being a fierce advocate for inclusive health education materials @funsizeimmuninja

#Equity #Health #PublicHealth #Science #Education

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Hay MUCHÍSIMO que analizar en esta publicación.

Podría haber intentado incluir todas las afirmaciones en un solo carrusel gigante, pero eso iría en contra del propósito. Si vamos a verificar la información, quiero revisar las fuentes y el contexto detrás de cada afirmación.

Así que vamos a analizar una afirmación a la vez.

Esta es la parte 1.

¿Cuántas partes habrá?

Lo sé tanto como ustedes.

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@brain_and_beyond_
@funsizeimmuninja

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Welcome to Part 2 of this debunk series!

Today we are covering the next slide of claims one by one!

Have questions? Comment below!

#misinformation #vaccines #placebo #antivax #nuance

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We keep thinking about pregnant people and babies who are still too young for routine measles vaccination. ❤️

As measles cases climb across the United States, our concern increases for the people who may be most vulnerable to infection and who may have fewer options for direct protection.

Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications. During pregnancy, infection can increase the risk of pregnancy loss, premature birth, and low birth weight. Infants are also at greater risk of severe illness, especially before they’re old enough for routine MMR vaccination.

Babies aren’t necessarily *completely* unprotected before their first dose. Some may have maternal antibodies, and infants ages 6–11 months may be eligible for an early MMR dose in certain circumstances, such as outbreaks or international travel. However, maternal antibodies vary, and an early dose doesn’t replace the routine two-dose series.

Pregnant people generally shouldn’t receive the MMR vaccine because it’s a live vaccine. That’s why knowing your immunity before pregnancy, when possible, is a really great way to protect yourself and baby. If you’re pregnant and unsure of your immunity, talk with your healthcare provider. If you suspect measles exposure, call ahead before visiting a healthcare facility.

For everyone else, check your vaccination records, follow local public health guidance, and take potential exposures seriously!

Community immunity is a wonderful way to protect people who are too young to be vaccinated, people who can’t receive certain vaccines, and those who remain vulnerable despite vaccination.

Sources: CDC, Measles Cases and Outbreaks; Pregnancy and Vaccines; Clinical Questions About Measles

THANK YOU @nationalphc for the wonderful graphic on the last slide here showing measles rashes on varying skin complexions. This was wonderfully done.

#measles #pregnancy #pregnant #baby #child

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Find your birth month to receive your public health assignment!

Best of luck to you! 🤣

#publichealth #vaccines #vaers #measles #scicomm

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🦠 COVID is still circulating. It can cause hospitalization, death, and long COVID.

📉 Immunity wanes. Protection from vaccination and infection changes over time. Having had COVID before doesn’t mean you can’t get it again.

🧬 The virus evolves. Updated vaccines are formulated to better target circulating variants and help refresh your immune response.

🛡️ Vaccines help protect against severe disease and hospitalization.

Additional Information:

American Academy of Family Physicians:
https://www.aafp.org/media-center/press-releases/aafp-announces-fall-immunization-recommendations-to-protect-patients-and-communities

American Academy of Pediatrics:
https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/35918/AAP-continues-to-recommend-COVID-19-vaccines-for

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