Annabelle de St. Maurice MD MPH
@adestmaumd.bsky.social
Pediatric Infectious Disease doctor, public health professional.
Infection prevention, vaccine preventable diseases, emerging pathogens, syndromic surveillance.
#EIS2015
UCLA and LACDPH.
Views are my own and not reflective of those of my employer.
Infection prevention, vaccine preventable diseases, emerging pathogens, syndromic surveillance.
#EIS2015
UCLA and LACDPH.
Views are my own and not reflective of those of my employer.
Preliminary tests showed that ByHeart baby formula contained the type of bacteria that produces the toxin linked to a botulism outbreak, California health officials said. https://to.pbs.org/48chilR
Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula
Consumers should stop using ByHeart powdered infant formula immediately.
www.pbs.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Mysterious illness sickens and kills dogs in #venice #losangeles #publichealth is investigating. #onehealth laist.com/news/dogs-my...
What to know about mysterious deaths of dogs recently walked in the Venice Canals
L.A. County veterinary officials reported that many of the affected dogs are experiencing neurologic signs, cardiac arrest and "acute death."
laist.com
July 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Mysterious illness sickens and kills dogs in #venice #losangeles #publichealth is investigating. #onehealth laist.com/news/dogs-my...
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#publichealth makes sure your water is clean for #surfing and #swimming
#publichealth makes sure your water is clean for #surfing and #swimming
Public Health Snapshots - Meet Pedro!
YouTube video by Los Angeles County Public Health
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June 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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#publichealth makes sure your water is clean for #surfing and #swimming
#publichealth makes sure your water is clean for #surfing and #swimming
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PIDS has issued a statement regarding the unprecedented firing of all 17 current members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices. "Removing vaccine experts from developing thoughtful policy will harm all Americans, particularly our children." #IDSky
pids.org/2025/06/10/p...
pids.org/2025/06/10/p...
PIDS Deeply Troubled By Disregard for Science in ACIP Firings – Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
pids.org
June 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
PIDS has issued a statement regarding the unprecedented firing of all 17 current members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices. "Removing vaccine experts from developing thoughtful policy will harm all Americans, particularly our children." #IDSky
pids.org/2025/06/10/p...
pids.org/2025/06/10/p...
This is an outstanding article by @apnews.com on the direct and indirect impacts of cuts to #federalfunding on #publichealth work like #cleanwater and safe #restaurants apnews.com/article/publ...
Deep cuts erode the foundations of US public health system, end progress, threaten worse to come
Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy.
apnews.com
June 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This is an outstanding article by @apnews.com on the direct and indirect impacts of cuts to #federalfunding on #publichealth work like #cleanwater and safe #restaurants apnews.com/article/publ...
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2 days remain in the comment period for FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Comments—2025–2026 Formula for COVID–19 Vaccines for Use in the United States #IDSky www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
Regulations.gov
www.regulations.gov
May 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
2 days remain in the comment period for FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Comments—2025–2026 Formula for COVID–19 Vaccines for Use in the United States #IDSky www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
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Who amongst your amazing colleagues has stood out as a distinguished career physician, mid-career paper author, or young investigator? Help them get the recognition they richly deserve at this year’s IDWeek! Visit the PIDS Foundation for info and nomination.
pidsfoundation.org/awards/socie...
pidsfoundation.org/awards/socie...
Society Awards – PIDS Foundation
pidsfoundation.org
May 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Who amongst your amazing colleagues has stood out as a distinguished career physician, mid-career paper author, or young investigator? Help them get the recognition they richly deserve at this year’s IDWeek! Visit the PIDS Foundation for info and nomination.
pidsfoundation.org/awards/socie...
pidsfoundation.org/awards/socie...
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The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks.
U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot
The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks.
www.npr.org
May 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks.
There are over 1,000 #measles cases in the US and 3 confirmed deaths. Most of the cases (96%) are unvaccinated. Just a reminder this summer that you should check your child's vaccine status and talk to your doctor about whether they should get any early #MMR doses. www.cdc.gov/measles/trav...
Plan for Travel
Prepare for international travel with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
www.cdc.gov
May 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
There are over 1,000 #measles cases in the US and 3 confirmed deaths. Most of the cases (96%) are unvaccinated. Just a reminder this summer that you should check your child's vaccine status and talk to your doctor about whether they should get any early #MMR doses. www.cdc.gov/measles/trav...
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Measles in the US, update
—712 cases, 11% hospitalized, 3 deaths, 97% cases are unvaccinated
—Now in 24 states
—Actual cases must be multiple thousand to align with the number of hospitalizations and deaths reported
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
www.cbsnews.com/news/measles...
—712 cases, 11% hospitalized, 3 deaths, 97% cases are unvaccinated
—Now in 24 states
—Actual cases must be multiple thousand to align with the number of hospitalizations and deaths reported
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
www.cbsnews.com/news/measles...
April 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Measles in the US, update
—712 cases, 11% hospitalized, 3 deaths, 97% cases are unvaccinated
—Now in 24 states
—Actual cases must be multiple thousand to align with the number of hospitalizations and deaths reported
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
www.cbsnews.com/news/measles...
—712 cases, 11% hospitalized, 3 deaths, 97% cases are unvaccinated
—Now in 24 states
—Actual cases must be multiple thousand to align with the number of hospitalizations and deaths reported
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
www.cbsnews.com/news/measles...
As #Measles cases increase we can expect to see more hospitalizations, deaths, and #sspe. SSPE is a devastating late complication of measles occurring 4 to 10 years after infection, leading to neurological decline and ultimately death. #vaccines protect against #Measles and #sspe
April 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It's #publichealthweek! Here are examples of what #publichealth does in your community:
-ensure restaurants follow best practices to prevent foodborne illness
-prevent lead toxicity in children
-determine when our beaches are safe for swimming based on levels of harmful bacteria in the water
-ensure restaurants follow best practices to prevent foodborne illness
-prevent lead toxicity in children
-determine when our beaches are safe for swimming based on levels of harmful bacteria in the water
April 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
It's #publichealthweek! Here are examples of what #publichealth does in your community:
-ensure restaurants follow best practices to prevent foodborne illness
-prevent lead toxicity in children
-determine when our beaches are safe for swimming based on levels of harmful bacteria in the water
-ensure restaurants follow best practices to prevent foodborne illness
-prevent lead toxicity in children
-determine when our beaches are safe for swimming based on levels of harmful bacteria in the water
Reposted by Annabelle de St. Maurice MD MPH
A Michigan resident has died of rabies after receiving a transplanted organ in Ohio, the Toledo-Lucas County (Ohio) Health Department reported Wednesday.
Michigan resident dies from rabies after contracting virus from organ transplant, health officials say
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a transplanted organ in Ohio, county health officials say.
www.cbsnews.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
A Michigan resident has died of rabies after receiving a transplanted organ in Ohio, the Toledo-Lucas County (Ohio) Health Department reported Wednesday.
Great blog about what #petfood is #safe and clarifying some misinformation about the risk of #H5 in a recent #WashingtonPost opinion piece.
TLDR: -Raw food is risky, cooked food including #canned food is safe www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2025/03/arti...
TLDR: -Raw food is risky, cooked food including #canned food is safe www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2025/03/arti...
H5N1 Flu and Pet Food Safety
A recent opinion article in the Washington Post about how to protect cats from H5N1 influenza includes some good considerations, but alongside some bad
www.wormsandgermsblog.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Great blog about what #petfood is #safe and clarifying some misinformation about the risk of #H5 in a recent #WashingtonPost opinion piece.
TLDR: -Raw food is risky, cooked food including #canned food is safe www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2025/03/arti...
TLDR: -Raw food is risky, cooked food including #canned food is safe www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2025/03/arti...
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Measles can be especially dangerous for babies and young children. The MMR vaccine provides childre3n with safe, long-lasting protection. Please refer to this CDC infographic for more: www.cdc.gov/measles/imag...
March 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Measles can be especially dangerous for babies and young children. The MMR vaccine provides childre3n with safe, long-lasting protection. Please refer to this CDC infographic for more: www.cdc.gov/measles/imag...
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Cases of HPAI reported from California www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes... “38 persons received a positive test result for HPAI A(H5N1) viruses in California; 37 were dairy farm workers with occupational exposure to sick cows.”
Human Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A ...
This report describes cases of highly pathogenic ...
www.cdc.gov
March 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Cases of HPAI reported from California www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes... “38 persons received a positive test result for HPAI A(H5N1) viruses in California; 37 were dairy farm workers with occupational exposure to sick cows.”
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“Decades of research and hundreds of carefully designed and scientifically sound studies show no link or association between vaccines and autism.”
www.idsociety.org/news--public...
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Statement on CDC Decision to Study Vaccines and Autism
www.idsociety.org
March 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
“Decades of research and hundreds of carefully designed and scientifically sound studies show no link or association between vaccines and autism.”
www.idsociety.org/news--public...
www.idsociety.org/news--public...
Second #Measles death in an adult in NM. State officials have not provided further details on the case. #getvaccinated if you or your loved ones are not up to date.
Second death reported in growing measles outbreak
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Second death reported in growing measles outbreak
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Second death reported in growing measles outbreak
The death of a New Mexico adult comes after a 6-year-old died of the disease in Texas last week.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Second #Measles death in an adult in NM. State officials have not provided further details on the case. #getvaccinated if you or your loved ones are not up to date.
Second death reported in growing measles outbreak
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Second death reported in growing measles outbreak
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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IDSA and HIVMA are deeply concerned by the abrupt cancellation of 92% of USAID foreign assistance awards and the impact the action will have on many. Our statement: buff.ly/b2czy4r
March 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
IDSA and HIVMA are deeply concerned by the abrupt cancellation of 92% of USAID foreign assistance awards and the impact the action will have on many. Our statement: buff.ly/b2czy4r
Nearly half of children #hospitalized with #influenza did not receive antivirals at 7 #pediatric medical centers. These medications can prevent complications and have minimal side effects. academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...
Antiviral Use Among Children Hospitalized With Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza Illness: A Prospective, Multicenter Surveillance Study
Almost half of children hospitalized with influenza did not receive antiviral treatment. Antiviral treatment varied according to several individual- and sy
academic.oup.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Nearly half of children #hospitalized with #influenza did not receive antivirals at 7 #pediatric medical centers. These medications can prevent complications and have minimal side effects. academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...
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H5N1 findings prompt another raw pet food recall
The recall follows severe cat illnesses in Oregon and Washington, where the food was distributed.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Kerri Lee Smith/Flickr cc
The recall follows severe cat illnesses in Oregon and Washington, where the food was distributed.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Kerri Lee Smith/Flickr cc
March 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
H5N1 findings prompt another raw pet food recall
The recall follows severe cat illnesses in Oregon and Washington, where the food was distributed.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Kerri Lee Smith/Flickr cc
The recall follows severe cat illnesses in Oregon and Washington, where the food was distributed.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Kerri Lee Smith/Flickr cc
Hey it's still #flu season and there are reports of increased #pediatric flu hospitalizations in the US. Just a reminder that many #kids are not prescribed #antivirals even though they are recommended and may decrease symptom severity, especially if given early on. news.vumc.org/2023/11/13/s...
Study finds antiviral treatment is largely underused in children with influenza
Vanderbilt research finds antiviral medications are underused in young children diagnosed with influenza despite national guidelines supporting their use
news.vumc.org
March 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Hey it's still #flu season and there are reports of increased #pediatric flu hospitalizations in the US. Just a reminder that many #kids are not prescribed #antivirals even though they are recommended and may decrease symptom severity, especially if given early on. news.vumc.org/2023/11/13/s...
#Measles deaths, #sspe, and post measles immune amnesia are all preventable by #vaccines. My heart goes out to this family and others affected by this outbreak. We need to continue to highlight the #vaccinesafety and risks of not being vaccinated.
An unvaccinated child has died from #measles in the West Texas outbreak. So tragic.
Measles is a dangerous disease. Deaths are rar-ish, but they do happen. The measles vaccine is highly effective and safe.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/26/t...
Measles is a dangerous disease. Deaths are rar-ish, but they do happen. The measles vaccine is highly effective and safe.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/26/t...
Texas measles outbreak marks first fatality as more cases reported
A child in Texas has died from measles, the first death from measles in the United States since 2015.
www.statnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
#Measles deaths, #sspe, and post measles immune amnesia are all preventable by #vaccines. My heart goes out to this family and others affected by this outbreak. We need to continue to highlight the #vaccinesafety and risks of not being vaccinated.
Statement on Removal of Vaccine Promotion and ACIP Meeting Postponement
www.idsociety.org
February 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM