Kevin Ault
@kevinault.bsky.social
Obstetrician-gynecologist with an interest in vaccines but also other topics - history, basketball and theater/music/movies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-ault-15a93a46/ and https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=uwO23QkAAAAJ
Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro of the US Coast Guard was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism #OTD in 1942. President Roosevelt posthumously presented the MOH to his parents. His mother Edith joined the Coast Guard after his death. www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles...
Signalman First Class Douglas A. Munro's Medal of Honor
For extraordinary heroism and acts above and beyond the call of duty during World War II, the United States Congress awarded 474 Medals of Honor. To date, 3,552 have been awarded since the inception o...
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US measles cases continue to climb, topping 3,600 Today, the CDC reported 171 new confirmed measles cases, bringing the year’s total to 3,659. Read more: https://bit.ly/4AQHrnN
Justin Verlander received an unexpected farewell during his major league finale.
Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hug
Justin Verlander received an unexpected farewell during his major league finale. His 7-year-old daughter, Genevieve, joined Detroit Tigers manager A.J.
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“At least six babies in Pennsylvania have been born infected with measles, with two so sick they had to be admitted to intensive care.” H/t @ameshaa.bsky.social
America had wiped out measles. Now babies are infected at birth.
Congenital measles has rarely been seen in the U.S. That’s changing as vaccination declines and more pregnant women become infected.
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"He was stern but you could see that he genuinely cared” #OTD in 1918, Captain Truman was in command of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery of the US Army. It was first day of the Meuse–Argonne Offensive, which brought an end to #WW1 on November 11. warfarehistorynetwork.com/harry-truman...
These four classic albums pictured below have the distinction of being released within days of each other in March 1973. Which one is your favourite?
Of course she threw a strike... she's a Verlander 🥹
After a long day at the aquarium, the otters help tidy their toys away. Payment is made promptly and entirely in ice cubes.
On September 20, 1962, James Meredith arrived at the University of Mississippi determined to enrol as its first Black student. He had already won his case in federal court. Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett was determined to stop him: 🧵
Rare clip of 59-year-old Satchel Paige warming up before pitching 3 shutout innings for the Kansas City #Athletics vs. the Boston #RedSox! (September 25, 1965) #MLB #Baseball #History #Inspiration
Rare pregnancy infections may triple the risk of autism www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Rare pregnancy infections may triple the risk of autism
A major Swedish study of 3.7 million people has found that rare TORCH infections passed from a pregnant woman to the fetus are linked to much higher risks of autism and intellectual disability later i...
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“The human race is at war. Our biggest enemy, pure and simple, is ignorance.” John W. Young, born on this day in 1930
MRS. MINIVER (1942) — 5:45 pm ET — 2h 14m (TCM Birthday Tribute: Walter Pidgeon) Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright; directed by William Wyler A British family struggles to survive the first days of World War II. #TCM #TCMParty
Mrs. Miniver (1942)
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TIL a little bit more about rubella and congenital rubella syndrome.
Let’s Talk About Congenital Rubella Syndrome
What do you know about rubella and congenital rubella syndrome?
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U.S. Navy Fireman 1st Class Fred H. Boyer was buried today, he died aboard the USS West Virginia on December 7, 1941. This one hits a bit closer to home - he likely went to school with the Aults before joining the Navy. #WeRememberThem + #HoosierSky. www.young-nichols.com/obituaries/f...
Fred H. Boyer Obituary Dec 7, 1941 - Young-Nichols Funeral Home
View Fred H. Boyer's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.
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Tired: vaccination Wired: microdosing microbial peptides to boost immunity
NEW: The HHS is holding back Covid vaccines for all children in at least 11 states and one territory. And it's not clear when - or whether - the shots will be available. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Delays in Covid shots for kids is latest bid by Trump officials to restrict vaccines
Administration is holding back Covid vaccines for all children in at least 11 states and one US territory
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Happy birthday to the one and only Joan Jett, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here with Michael J. Fox in the movie 'Light of Day.' youtu.be/N5TEI7hizN4?...
Michael J Fox & Joan Jett - Light Of Day (Springsteen Song 1987)
YouTube video by ClassicVideos80s
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#LestWeForget + #WeRememberThem.
Westminster Abbey@westminsterabbey.bsky.social · last wk.‘But thy eternal summer shall not fade’ - Sonnet 18 Earlier today we honoured ‘The Few’ - the the airmen of the Battle of Britain who fought against extraordinary odds to defend the country from invasion in 1940 – at our annual Battle of Britain Sunday service. #ShakespeareSunday
"There's something about universal truths with the simplicity of the acoustic guitar. You can take it anywhere and it helps me reach listeners of all ages and walks of life." Jim Croce, who died on this day in 1973 youtu.be/-qgnGH6Rg-E?...
Jim Croce - Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels) | Have You Heard: Jim Croce Live
YouTube video by Jim Croce
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Part one of a very special photo tribute to the utterly magnificent Sophia Loren who turns 92 today 💖
“These findings suggest that nirsevimab, which is used to provide short-term protection against RSV, also has a role in antimicrobial stewardship" This research found reduced usage of antibiotics in after MAb for RSV. via @gohealio.bsky.social #IDSky + #MedSky. www.healio.com/news/pediatr...
Nirsevimab reduces antibiotic prescriptions among infants
Infants who received nirsevimab to prevent respiratory syncytial virus were less likely to be prescribed antibiotics for respiratory tract infections, according to a study published in Clinical Infect...
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Major Everett Parker Pope of the US Marines was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism #OTD in 1944. He led an assault against a fortified Japanese position - Hill 100 - on Peleliu. #WeRememberThem. www.cmohs.org/recipients/e...
