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The Ultimate Guide to Prevention: Diseases, Disasters and More
Join Hansa Bhargava, MD, and author Barry R. Davis, MD, PhD, for a discussion about this month’s Book Club pick,The Preventioneers. In his book, Dr. Davis argues that preventable harm follows a recurring sequence of early warning, uncertainty, resistance, delay, crisis and reform. With stories that include fire, disease, climate change and public health, Davis illuminates the efforts of those who confronted indifference, ignorance, and inertia to shift society's focus from reaction to prevention.By attending, you will be entered to win a free copy of our September Book of the Month: The Preventioneers. 🎉
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🗨️ “The preferred vaccines for people aged 65 years and older are the high-dose #vaccine, the vaccine with an #adjuvant or the #recombinant vaccine.” – William Schaffner, MD, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center #flushot #fluseason #influenza vist.ly/5j5qv
When should older adults get a flu vaccine? Experts offer advice
In the past, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices routinely issued recommendations on seasonal influenza shots prior to the start of the fall and winter flu season.Not this year.
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❓How about some bonus #FluShot advice for older adults? Healio spoke to three vaccine experts who shared their views on how people 65 and older should proceed this upcoming #FluSeason. 💉 vist.ly/5j39h
When should older adults get a flu vaccine? Experts offer advice
In the past, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices routinely issued recommendations on seasonal influenza shots prior to the start of the fall and winter flu season.Not this year.
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💉With #flu season looming, three #vaccine experts shared their insight on when older adults should get their #FluShots. vist.ly/5izb5
When should older adults get a flu vaccine? Experts offer advice
In the past, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices routinely issued recommendations on seasonal influenza shots prior to the start of the fall and winter flu season.Not this year.
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🦟 Mosquito expert Omar S. Akbari, PhD, said a survey’s results “highlight a gap” between knowing mosquitoes spread disease and proper mosquito-bite prevention. vist.ly/5ixj5
Survey: Many Americans not using mosquito repellent properly
According to a new survey, most Americans do not know how to properly fend off what the CDC calls “the world’s deadliest animal.”An Annenberg Science and Public Health survey of 1,904 adults found that just 15% of respondents knew they should not apply mosquito repellent beneath clothing, and only one-third were aware that the CDC advises applying sunscreen first and letting it
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🗨️ “The CDC needs to do a better job of informing the public about how to choose and apply insect repellent” -- Patrick E. Jamieson of @appc.upenn.edu. vist.ly/5isgf
Survey: Many Americans not using mosquito repellent properly
According to a new survey, most Americans do not know how to properly fend off what the CDC calls “the world’s deadliest animal.”An Annenberg Science and Public Health survey of 1,904 adults found that just 15% of respondents knew they should not apply mosquito repellent beneath clothing, and only one-third were aware that the CDC advises applying sunscreen first and letting it
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🦟 An @appc.upenn.edu survey showed that just 15% of respondents know not to apply mosquito repellent beneath clothing. vist.ly/5iqbw
Survey: Many Americans not using mosquito repellent properly
According to a new survey, most Americans do not know how to properly fend off what the CDC calls “the world’s deadliest animal.”An Annenberg Science and Public Health survey of 1,904 adults found that just 15% of respondents knew they should not apply mosquito repellent beneath clothing, and only one-third were aware that the CDC advises applying sunscreen first and letting it
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The CDC still lists 0 measles-related deaths on its website for 2026. An explanation in the story below 👇🏻
A fourth unvaccinated person with measles dies in Pennsylvania
A fourth person with measles has died in Pennsylvania, the state’s health department reported on Tuesday. In addition to confirming the death of a Jefferson County woman with measles over the weekend,...
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Gerard Gallagher@gerardgallagher.bsky.social · last wk.🚨 INBOX: Pennsylvania Department of Health reports a fourth measles-associated death in the state. Before 2026, it had been 35 years since the last measles-associated death in the state.
🚨 A fourth person with measles has died in Pennsylvania, the state's health department confirmed on Tuesday. vist.ly/5ijrc
🚨 A fourth person with measles has died in Pennsylvania, the state's health department confirmed on Tuesday. vist.ly/5ijrc
🚨 A fourth person with measles has died in Pennsylvania, the state's health department confirmed on Tuesday. vist.ly/5ijrc
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🚨 INBOX: Pennsylvania Department of Health reports a fourth measles-associated death in the state. Before 2026, it had been 35 years since the last measles-associated death in the state.
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🐐 The #CDC issued an alert on the rise of #rabies exposures this summer, two weeks after rabid #BabyGoats at a North Carolina petting zoo exposed people to the disease. vist.ly/5i9xw
CDC warns clinicians of surge in rabies activity
The CDC issued an alert to clinicians and public health departments this week about a surge in potential human rabies exposures and vaccinations in the United States.Rabies-related inquiries increased 17% in July and August of this year compared with the same period in 2025, and the use of rabies vaccine and immune globulin is up 33% and 76%, respectively, in 2026, according to the CDC.The agency
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🚨 Inquiries related to #rabies increased 17% through July and August of this year, compared with the same period in 2025, according to the #CDC. vist.ly/5i727
CDC warns clinicians of surge in rabies activity
The CDC issued an alert to clinicians and public health departments this week about a surge in potential human rabies exposures and vaccinations in the United States.Rabies-related inquiries increased 17% in July and August of this year compared with the same period in 2025, and the use of rabies vaccine and immune globulin is up 33% and 76%, respectively, in 2026, according to the CDC.The agency
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🗨️ Jennifer B. Nuzzo, DrPH, a professor of epidemiology and director of @pandemiccenter.bsky.social, said the #Ebola outbreak “is moving too quickly to wait for the results of a vaccine trial.” vist.ly/5i7q2
WHO: 2K frontline workers in DRC have received Ebola vaccine
So far, approximately 2,000 frontline workers have been vaccinated against Ebola virus in a growing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO told Healio.The vaccine, Ervebo (Merck), is licensed for a different species of Ebola than the one causing the outbreak, but early nonclinical data show it may provide some cross-protection against the currently circulating strain.
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🦇 A #CDC alert warned that a #rabies surge among wildlife has caused a nationwide rise of potential human exposure to the deadly virus. vist.ly/5i6cj
CDC warns clinicians of surge in rabies activity
The CDC issued an alert to clinicians and public health departments this week about a surge in potential human rabies exposures and vaccinations in the United States.Rabies-related inquiries increased 17% in July and August of this year compared with the same period in 2025, and the use of rabies vaccine and immune globulin is up 33% and 76%, respectively, in 2026, according to the CDC.The agency
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🥬 The CDC and FDA websites were updated this morning to say the largest #Cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history is over. vist.ly/5i5fv
Officials declare end to largest US outbreak of Cyclospora
Federal health officials on Friday declared an end to the largest recorded outbreak of cyclosporiasis in United States history.
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📢 About 20,000 #Ervebo shots will be used for a phase 3 trial to see if the vaccine cross-protects against the rare #Ebola species that has torn through the #DRC. vist.ly/5i32e
WHO: 2K frontline workers in DRC have received Ebola vaccine
So far, approximately 2,000 frontline workers have been vaccinated against Ebola virus in a growing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO told Healio.The vaccine, Ervebo (Merck), is licensed for a different species of Ebola than the one causing the outbreak, but early nonclinical data show it may provide some cross-protection against the currently circulating strain.
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💉Approximately 2,000 frontline workers have received a shot of #Ebola vaccine #Ervebo, which is not licensed for the current species causing the outbreak in the #DRC. Read ⬇️ vist.ly/5hz96
WHO: 2K frontline workers in DRC have received Ebola vaccine
So far, approximately 2,000 frontline workers have been vaccinated against Ebola virus in a growing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO told Healio.The vaccine, Ervebo (Merck), is licensed for a different species of Ebola than the one causing the outbreak, but early nonclinical data show it may provide some cross-protection against the currently circulating strain.
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🍼 While the messaging behind U=U is straightforward, its application to #breastfeeding with #HIV is a little more nuanced with experts calling for more research to help determine if undetectable equals untransmissible. Read here ⬇ vist.ly/5hp9u
Does U = U apply to breastfeeding with HIV?
With “Undetectable = Untransmittable,” or U = U, the message is clear: People with HIV who maintain an undetectable viral load on treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus to people without HIV.The longstanding U = U awareness campaign, which spotlights the effectiveness of modern HIV medications, has roots that go back a decade.
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Happy #LaborDay from your friends at Healio!❤️🤍💙 Sending a heartfelt thank you to all healthcare professionals for the important work you do year-round.
Who should get a #flu, #COVID-19 or #RSV shot? @AmerAcadPeds, @AmerMedicalAssn, @ACOG, @aafp and @IDSA crafted guidance for every patient population they care for. vist.ly/5hiqb
Physicians publish fall vaccine guidance, filling void left by CDC
Four medical societies have published vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory diseases season, filling a void in guidance at the federal level.The American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Infectious Diseases Society of America provided recommendations this week for vaccines against COVID-19,
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As respiratory virus season draws near, AAP, AAFP, ACOG, IDSA and AMA released #vaccine recommendations in the absence of federal guidance. #influenza #flu #covid19 #rsv vist.ly/5hcg7
Physicians publish fall vaccine guidance, filling void left by CDC
Four medical societies have published vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory diseases season, filling a void in guidance at the federal level.The American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Infectious Diseases Society of America provided recommendations this week for vaccines against COVID-19,
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🐐 No known human #rabies cases linked to #FarmAdventures mobile petting zoo have been reported, but it is not clear how many people might have been exposed to the infected #BabyGoats. vist.ly/5hafs
Petting zoo goats in NC test positive for rabies, prompting warnings
North Carolina health officials issued a warning last week that several baby goats from a traveling petting zoo were infected with rabies.No known human rabies cases linked to Farm Adventures mobile petting zoo have been reported and it is not clear how many people might have been exposed.
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🔍 Viral reactivation could provide much-needed clues into the mystery that is #longCOVID, a chronic illness that debilitates millions worldwide, according to a study that showed that #COVID reactivates dormant viruses. vist.ly/5h5ce
Study: COVID-19 unleashes ‘army of dormant viruses’
A nasty bout of COVID-19 can awaken “an army of dormant viruses” lurking inside the body of people who have no known health problems, according to Esther Melamed, MD, PhD.Melamed, an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, and her research team tracked more than 1,000 hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the
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