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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS,

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · Apr 21

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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 3d

A video claims the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine contains “cancer-causing SV40”.

This isn’t correct. The vaccine doesn’t contain the SV40 monkey virus, which can induce cancer in animals. It uses a fragment of SV40’s DNA sequence, which doesn’t cause cancer.

Covid-19 vaccines do not contain ‘cancer-causing’ SV40 monkey virus – Full Fact

A video shared over 9,000 times on Facebook makes a misleading claim about the presence of SV40 in Pfizer vaccines.

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 3d

Covid infections cause more myocarditis in kids than vaccines:

“Over a period of six months, researchers estimate that COVID-19 infections led to 2.24 extra cases of myocarditis or pericarditis per 100,000 children, while vaccinations led to 0.85 extra cases per 100,000."

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https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/covid-19-infections-lead-to-higher-heart-risks-in-children-than-vaccination-study/

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 8d

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 511 peer reviewed studies on #covid-19 #vaccines supports their effectiveness and safety. #vaccineswork #publichealth

NEJM.org @nejm.org · 12d

Results from recently published, peer-reviewed studies support the safety and effectiveness of immunizations against Covid-19, RSV, and influenza. Learn more in a Special Article: nej.md/3L8m1gt

#MedSky #IDSky

Forest plots showing population-specific vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization for Covid-19 on the basis of case–control and cohort studies.

Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 9d

Was great to be with with Sam from Healthia on the #problemsworthsolving podcast. Prevention remains a tough yet vital challenge. We spoke about why we must shift prevention from a “side programme” to the organising principle of the whole system. www.healthia.services/insight/prob... #publichealth

Healthia - service design and digital change

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 9d

Pope Leo: “I am very pleased to welcome the official delegation of the Church of England…your presence today expresses our shared joy at the proclamation of Saint John Henry Newman as a Doctor of the Church. From Heaven, may he accompany Christians on their journey towards full union.”

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@DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC @drjoepajak.bsky.social · 9d

A new modelling study from Australia warns that even a modest rise in Long COVID cases could have public health and economic consequences.
In the UK, where access to COVID-19 vaccines is limited, this warning should not be ignored.
🔗 www.change.org/Make-Covid-V...

🔗 www.mja.com.au/journal/2024...

Sign the Petition

Make COVID-19 Vaccines Universally Available in the UK - Free of Charge

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 10d

Good to see rhe importance of end of life care, dying well and beravement care featured in @churchtimes.bsky.social including our very own St Joseph’s Hospice .

www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

The funding crisis in end-of-care life

Hospices provide greatly needed palliative care and support. So, why are they reliant on charity shops to survive, asks Huw Spanner

www.churchtimes.co.uk

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Joe R. Feagin, Dimitry Kochenov , and 5 more Anna O. Law, Joe R. Feagin, Dimitry Kochenov, Gerald Friedman, Robert B. Reich, Vaughan S. Roberts, Jim McManus, David Darmofal

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11d

REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”

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NEJM.org @nejm.org · 12d

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 19d

Pope Leo at General Audience: “Intrusive and widespread, sadness accompanies the days of many people. It is a feeling of precariousness, at times profound desperation, which invades one’s inner space and seems to prevail over any impetus to joy.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

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Seb Walsh @sebwalsh.bsky.social · 19d

"Interventions that reduced socioeconomic inequalities were those implemented and enforced across entire populations/systems or... were supportive and tailored to the differing needs of individuals across socioeconomic groups in their design and delivery."

bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/3/2/...

What works to reduce socioeconomic inequalities in hospitalisations and readmissions? Systematic review of the equity impacts of population-level, health service and integrative interventions

Inequalities exist in hospitalisation rates, which are undesirable and costly for health systems; with higher rates in populations with lower levels of income, education or residing in socioeconomical...

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Reposted by Ashish Arora, Steve Peers, Steven French , and 7 more Ashish Arora, Steve Peers, Steven French, Tom Shakespeare, Lesley A. Hall, Margot C. Finn, Michael H. Whitworth, James Connelly, Steve Sturdy, Jim McManus

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 19d

Nelson's Victory crew included a Brazilian and a Russian, 2 Indians, 2 Swiss, 2 Portuguese, 3 Danes and 3 Norwegian sailors. There were 3 Germans, 4 Italians, 6 Swedes, 7 Dutchmen, 9 West Indians and an African, as well as 21 Americans, 63 Irish, 64 Scots, 441 English.... oh, and 3 French men, too.

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 20d

How can we best address the challenge of improving people’s health and reducing premature mortality in Wales?

In this new blog, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social considers how with the right tools, data and political will, we can build a healthier, fairer future.

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https://bit.ly/478CoAI

'Reducing premature mortality in Wales is achievable – but it requires bold, coordinated action, ambitious policies and sustained investment.' Jim McManus, National Director of Health and Wellbeing at Public Health Wales

Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · 20d

Closing the gap in early deaths in #Wales. In the third in a series of blogs on mortality trends research by the Health Foundation, I explore geographic inequalities in early deaths in Wales, and consider actions needed @healthfoundation.bsky.social #publichealth

www.health.org.uk/features-and...

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Reposted by Alan Richardson, Jim McManus

Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 22d

A groundbreaking study reveals that cancer patients who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy lived dramatically longer than those who didn’t.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Cancer patients who got a COVID vaccine lived much longer

www.sciencedaily.com

Reposted by Iain Davidson, Tim Bale, Tom Shakespeare , and 6 more Iain Davidson, Tim Bale, Tom Shakespeare, Lesley A. Hall, Mary Corcoran, Margot C. Finn, Christina Pagel, Wieland Schwanebeck, Jim McManus

Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 25d

Bertrand Russell to Oswald Mosley. Perfection.

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Pact @prisonadvice.bsky.social · Oct 10

Developed with prisoners and their families, the Prison Life video series explores life in custody and the support available to those in prison.

Watch here: www.prisonersfamilies.org/prison-life-...

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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · Oct 2

Hate seeks to divide us. But hope endures when we stand together. Our solidarity is with the Jewish community today. #britainstandstogether

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@DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC @drjoepajak.bsky.social · Oct 2

More than 5 years have passed since the emergence of #SARSCoV2, the virus responsible for #COVID-19.
Despite some progress, the virus continues to circulate worldwide - causing infections, hospitalizations, and long-term health complications.
England positive COVID-19 tests trend up throughout 2025.

Reposted by Andrew Scott, Mark Robinson, Jim McManus

Muslim Council of Britain @muslimcouncil.bsky.social · Oct 2

We are deeply concerned by reports of a violent attack at a synagogue in Manchester today. We unequivocally condemn this act of violence.

Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · Sep 27

At Healthy Working Wales we will soon be lunching new FREE services to help employers keep your workforce well. Register here for our employer brunch briefing healthyworking.wales/event/new-fr...

sustainable economies and businesses need healthy and happy workforces

#CymruCan #PublicHealth

Healthy Working Wales new free services launch event - Healthy Working Wales

Sign-up to learn about Healthy Working Wales’ new, free support services designed to support health and wellbeing, and network with other businesses in Wales.

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · Sep 26

The voice of families with firsthand experience is all over this. Please spread and use this tool, it’s written from lived experience and will help improve the health and health care of people in prison. www.prisonadvice.org.uk/get-help/hea.... #publichealth

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Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · Sep 23

Statement from the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

"MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children"

www.gov.uk/government/n...

MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children

Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · Sep 23

#Vaccines have been the cornerstone of #PublicHealth efforts for decades, protecting us from infectious diseases & paving the way for healthier, more prosperous societies.

#Immunisation is a safe and cost-effective way to protect people – especially infants & young children.
#VaccinesWork

Childhood immunisation

Immunisation is a safe and cost-effective way to protect people, especially infants and young children – from certain infectious diseases.

www.ecdc.europa.eu

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European Medicines Agency @ema.europa.eu · Sep 23

Paracetamol remains an important option to treat pain or fever in pregnant women.

Following rigorous assessment of the available scientific data, we find no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children.

Read more 👉 www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/use-...

Use of paracetamol during pregnancy unchanged in the EU | European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Paracetamol medicines can be used in pregnancy, in accordance with official recommendations

www.ema.europa.eu

Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · Sep 17

En route to Public Health Wales AGM in Carmarthen. A tree precariously near line delayed us. Sorted. GWR train manager from Cardiff and Transport for Wales swansea staff unbelievably helpful. Train for Carmarthen/Fishguard rolls calmly into swansea only 1 minute late. And we’re off. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻love it

a black and white photo of a man standing in front of a train .

ALT: a black and white photo of a man standing in front of a train .

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · Sep 17

Patients who continue to struggle with fatigue and brain fog after recovering from COVID-19 may have lingering neuroinflammation triggered by the virus.
healthimaging.com/topics/clini...

COVID-induced neuroinflammation can last 2 years or longer, according to new PET data

These findings are important to consider with regard to patients’ long-term health, as chronic inflammation has been implicated in cognitive decline.

healthimaging.com

Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · Sep 14

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The metamorphosis of Jesus Christ from a humble servant of the abject poor to a symbol that stands for gun rights, prosperity theology, anti-science, limited government (that neglects the destitute) and fierce nationalism is truly the strangest transformation in human history.
Rainn Wilson

Beware of any Christian movement that acts as though the world is full of enemies to be destroyed rather than full of neighbors to be loved.
Beware of any Christian movement that demands the government be an instrument of God's wrath but never a source of God's mercy, generosity, or compassion.
-Rev. Benjamin R. Cremer

Prof Jim McManus, OCDS, D.Sc,FFPH,FBPsS, @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social · Sep 14

A book for our times. As Lyse Doucet says quoted in intro to this “If you don’t understand religion, including the abuse of religion, you don’t understand what is happening in our world.” Or how to respond.

books.google.co.uk/books/about/...

The first page of chapter five on nationalism and religion , with a quote from Demond Tutu saying that if someone says there is no connection between politics and religion they are reading a different Bible to the one he is reading

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John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · Sep 14

John C. Turner pulls no punches 😂

John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · Sep 14

'Social dominance theory is reductionist & philosophically idealist - it seeks to derive all political ideologies, intergroup relations & social structure from one attitude, abstracted, & reified to stand for a hard-wired original sin of biology’

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