Dr. Céline Gounder
@celinegounder.com
MEDICINE / INFECTIOUS DISEASES / EPIDEMIOLOGY / JOURNALISM
🔹 Senior Fellow & Editor-at-Large for Public Health at @KFFhealthnews.bsky.social
🔹 Medical Contributor for CBS News
🔹 Prof/Doc at NYU Grossman School of Medicine & Bellevue Hospital
🔹 Senior Fellow & Editor-at-Large for Public Health at @KFFhealthnews.bsky.social
🔹 Medical Contributor for CBS News
🔹 Prof/Doc at NYU Grossman School of Medicine & Bellevue Hospital
Reposted by Dr. Céline Gounder
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October 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Reposted by Dr. Céline Gounder
The decisions by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices matter, because insurers and federal programs rely on them, but they are not binding. States can follow the recommendations, or not.
@celinegounder.com reports ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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Amid Confusion Over US Vaccine Recommendations, States Try To ‘Restore Trust’ - KFF Health News
The decisions by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices matter, because insurers and federal programs rely on them, but they are not binding. States can follow the recommendations, or not.
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September 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The decisions by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices matter, because insurers and federal programs rely on them, but they are not binding. States can follow the recommendations, or not.
@celinegounder.com reports ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
@celinegounder.com reports ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
1/ Why the confusion over COVID vaccines now?
What’s changed isn’t the science. It’s the process.
Policy is increasingly announced by officials online & outside the usual evidence review, creating mixed messages for families.
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What’s changed isn’t the science. It’s the process.
Policy is increasingly announced by officials online & outside the usual evidence review, creating mixed messages for families.
on @cbsnews.com
September 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
1/ Why the confusion over COVID vaccines now?
What’s changed isn’t the science. It’s the process.
Policy is increasingly announced by officials online & outside the usual evidence review, creating mixed messages for families.
on @cbsnews.com
What’s changed isn’t the science. It’s the process.
Policy is increasingly announced by officials online & outside the usual evidence review, creating mixed messages for families.
on @cbsnews.com
1/ It’s been a chaotic week at the CDC.
The director was fired less than a month into her tenure, four senior leaders resigned in protest, & the agency is still reeling from a shooting at its Atlanta HQ.
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The director was fired less than a month into her tenure, four senior leaders resigned in protest, & the agency is still reeling from a shooting at its Atlanta HQ.
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September 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
1/ It’s been a chaotic week at the CDC.
The director was fired less than a month into her tenure, four senior leaders resigned in protest, & the agency is still reeling from a shooting at its Atlanta HQ.
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The director was fired less than a month into her tenure, four senior leaders resigned in protest, & the agency is still reeling from a shooting at its Atlanta HQ.
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1/ 4⃣senior CDC officials resigned last week, citing political interference in the agency’s scientific work, especially around vaccines.
Meanwhile, CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired last week, less than a month into her tenure.
Meanwhile, CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired last week, less than a month into her tenure.
September 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
1/ 4⃣senior CDC officials resigned last week, citing political interference in the agency’s scientific work, especially around vaccines.
Meanwhile, CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired last week, less than a month into her tenure.
Meanwhile, CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired last week, less than a month into her tenure.
9⃣ CDC Directors going back to 1977 speak out.
They served under BOTH Democratic & Republican Presidents.
🚨🚨🚨This is not business as usual. 🚨🚨🚨
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They served under BOTH Democratic & Republican Presidents.
🚨🚨🚨This is not business as usual. 🚨🚨🚨
nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
September 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
9⃣ CDC Directors going back to 1977 speak out.
They served under BOTH Democratic & Republican Presidents.
🚨🚨🚨This is not business as usual. 🚨🚨🚨
nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
They served under BOTH Democratic & Republican Presidents.
🚨🚨🚨This is not business as usual. 🚨🚨🚨
nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
1/ Massive CDC meltdown:
Just weeks after taking the job, Susan Monarez was fired as CDC Director by the White House.
Her legal team is contesting her ouster.
And 3 CDC leaders resigned yesterday.
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Just weeks after taking the job, Susan Monarez was fired as CDC Director by the White House.
Her legal team is contesting her ouster.
And 3 CDC leaders resigned yesterday.
on @cbsmornings.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
1/ Massive CDC meltdown:
Just weeks after taking the job, Susan Monarez was fired as CDC Director by the White House.
Her legal team is contesting her ouster.
And 3 CDC leaders resigned yesterday.
on @cbsmornings.bsky.social
Just weeks after taking the job, Susan Monarez was fired as CDC Director by the White House.
Her legal team is contesting her ouster.
And 3 CDC leaders resigned yesterday.
on @cbsmornings.bsky.social
CDC Director Susan Monarez ousted weeks after she was confirmed by Senate
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September 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
CDC Director Susan Monarez ousted weeks after she was confirmed by Senate
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1/ The CDC's quit-smoking ads that saved hundreds of thousands of lives and billions in healthcare spending are about to disappear.
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The quit‑smoking ads that helped millions are ending. A former smoker and experts fear what comes next.
For 13 years, the CDC's "Tips" ads shared real stories and free quitline support. With funding ending, experts worry fewer people may quit.
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September 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
1/ The CDC's quit-smoking ads that saved hundreds of thousands of lives and billions in healthcare spending are about to disappear.
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& more here:
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& more here:
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1/ By age 16, nearly 40% of kids will have had a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition.
The American Academy of Pediatrics now says screening should start in infancy (i.e. postpartum depression in moms).
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The American Academy of Pediatrics now says screening should start in infancy (i.e. postpartum depression in moms).
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Pediatricians urge mental health screening for children starting in infancy
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidelines calling for doctors to screen children for mental, emotional, and behavioral issues as early as infancy. CBS News medical contributor Dr. C...
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August 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
1/ By age 16, nearly 40% of kids will have had a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition.
The American Academy of Pediatrics now says screening should start in infancy (i.e. postpartum depression in moms).
on @cbsnews.com
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The American Academy of Pediatrics now says screening should start in infancy (i.e. postpartum depression in moms).
on @cbsnews.com
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Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths. Here's what to know.
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August 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths. Here's what to know.
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1/ Mississippi has declared a public health emergency.
Infant 👶mortality (the number of babies who die before their 1st birthday) is at its highest in more than a decade.
At 9.7 deaths per 1,000 births, it’s nearly 2⃣x the US average.
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Infant 👶mortality (the number of babies who die before their 1st birthday) is at its highest in more than a decade.
At 9.7 deaths per 1,000 births, it’s nearly 2⃣x the US average.
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Behind the infant mortality crisis in Mississippi
Mississippi has declared a health emergency over the rising infant mortality rate, which last year reached the highest level since 2013 and nearly double the national average. Dr. Celine Gounder has m...
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August 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
1/ Mississippi has declared a public health emergency.
Infant 👶mortality (the number of babies who die before their 1st birthday) is at its highest in more than a decade.
At 9.7 deaths per 1,000 births, it’s nearly 2⃣x the US average.
on @cbsnews.com
www.cbsnews.com/video/behind...
Infant 👶mortality (the number of babies who die before their 1st birthday) is at its highest in more than a decade.
At 9.7 deaths per 1,000 births, it’s nearly 2⃣x the US average.
on @cbsnews.com
www.cbsnews.com/video/behind...
1/ Serena Williams made headlines this week, not for tennis 🎾, but for her postpartum health journey.
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What to know about pregnancy and GLP-1s as Serena Williams makes headlines
Serena Williams made headlines this week, not for her tennis court achievements, but for her health challenges since giving birth to her two children. She revealed she lost about 30 pounds by using a ...
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August 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
1/ Serena Williams made headlines this week, not for tennis 🎾, but for her postpartum health journey.
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CDC staff reel from shooting, harassment, vaccine panel & mass layoffs
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August 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
CDC staff reel from shooting, harassment, vaccine panel & mass layoffs
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1/ After the shooting at CDC earlier this month, employees sent a blunt letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
They said that instead of standing with them, RFK Jr. is spreading conspiracy theories about the CDC & their work.
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They said that instead of standing with them, RFK Jr. is spreading conspiracy theories about the CDC & their work.
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CDC staff reel from shooting, harassment, vaccine panel and mass layoffs
Less than two weeks after a gunman opened fire at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, the agency is facing additional turmoil.
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August 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
1/ After the shooting at CDC earlier this month, employees sent a blunt letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
They said that instead of standing with them, RFK Jr. is spreading conspiracy theories about the CDC & their work.
on @cbsnews.com
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They said that instead of standing with them, RFK Jr. is spreading conspiracy theories about the CDC & their work.
on @cbsnews.com
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1/ Sadly, CDC guidance is currently being shaped by politics & ideology, not science.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants ages 6 months to 2 years get the COVID vaccine.
Why? ➡️➡️➡️
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants ages 6 months to 2 years get the COVID vaccine.
Why? ➡️➡️➡️
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Pediatric group issues COVID-19 vaccine guidance for kids, which differs from CDC
The American Academy of Pediatrics is strongly recommending COVID vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 2 years old. The guidance is different from the CDC advice under HHS Secretary Robert F. Ke...
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August 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
1/ Sadly, CDC guidance is currently being shaped by politics & ideology, not science.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants ages 6 months to 2 years get the COVID vaccine.
Why? ➡️➡️➡️
on @cbsnews.com
www.cbsnews.com/video/pediat...
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants ages 6 months to 2 years get the COVID vaccine.
Why? ➡️➡️➡️
on @cbsnews.com
www.cbsnews.com/video/pediat...
The American Academy of Pediatrics: Infants ages 6 months to 2 years should get a COVID vaccination.
A baby's first encounter should be with the vaccine, not the virus.
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A baby's first encounter should be with the vaccine, not the virus.
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August 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The American Academy of Pediatrics: Infants ages 6 months to 2 years should get a COVID vaccination.
A baby's first encounter should be with the vaccine, not the virus.
npr.org/2025/08/20/n...
A baby's first encounter should be with the vaccine, not the virus.
npr.org/2025/08/20/n...
1/ For the first time in decades, US pediatricians have released their own vaccine schedule, separate from the CDC.
Why? Because they no longer trust the government’s process.
Here’s what parents need to know.
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Why? Because they no longer trust the government’s process.
Here’s what parents need to know.
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Pediatricians push back on CDC vaccine schedule changes
In the past, parents could rely on a single, authoritative vaccine schedule from the CDC. But this year, the American Academy of Pediatrics has released its own vaccine schedule. Dr. Celine Gounder ex...
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August 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
1/ For the first time in decades, US pediatricians have released their own vaccine schedule, separate from the CDC.
Why? Because they no longer trust the government’s process.
Here’s what parents need to know.
on @cbsnews.com
www.cbsnews.com/video/pediat...
Why? Because they no longer trust the government’s process.
Here’s what parents need to know.
on @cbsnews.com
www.cbsnews.com/video/pediat...
1/ Kids are heading back to school.
What do parents need to know about vaccines for their kids?
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What do parents need to know about vaccines for their kids?
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Watch CBS Mornings: What parents should know about kids' vaccines - Full show on CBS
With kindergarten vaccination rates falling nationwide and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questioning childhood shots, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what parents sho...
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August 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
1/ Kids are heading back to school.
What do parents need to know about vaccines for their kids?
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What do parents need to know about vaccines for their kids?
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1/ The a price war over injectable weight-loss drugs is heating up. on @cbsnews.com
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Inside the price war between Ozempic and other weight loss drugs
The maker of Ozempic is cutting the price of the drug nearly in half for some patients. Novo Nordisk had already cut the price of Wegovy, a medication with the same active ingredient that's approved f...
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August 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
1/ The a price war over injectable weight-loss drugs is heating up. on @cbsnews.com
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1/ AI deepfakes are impersonating real doctors to sell dubious health products.
We investigated how these videos spread, what to watch for, & what platforms are doing.
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We investigated how these videos spread, what to watch for, & what platforms are doing.
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How AI doctors are flooding the internet with false health advice
Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how AI-generated deepfakes are impersonating doctors and spreading misinformation online.
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August 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
1/ AI deepfakes are impersonating real doctors to sell dubious health products.
We investigated how these videos spread, what to watch for, & what platforms are doing.
cbsnews.com/video/how-ai...
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We investigated how these videos spread, what to watch for, & what platforms are doing.
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1/ New watchdog report: every VA medical center reports “severe” staffing shortages.
How bad? Serious & worsening.
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How bad? Serious & worsening.
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New report raises alarm about staff shortage at Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs motto is to "care for him who shall have borne the battle." Since 1865, that's been the country's promise. But a new Inspector General report raises serious doubts a...
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August 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
1/ New watchdog report: every VA medical center reports “severe” staffing shortages.
How bad? Serious & worsening.
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How bad? Serious & worsening.
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After CDC shooting, leadership vacuums and delays frustrate staff
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"...several CDC employees noted the grim irony: the team charged with studying how to prevent firearm violence had been dismissed."
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"...several CDC employees noted the grim irony: the team charged with studying how to prevent firearm violence had been dismissed."
After CDC shooting, leadership vacuums and delays frustrate staff
CDC Director Susan Monarez held an all-hands meeting as staff remain shaken by the shooting rampage targeting the agency's headquarters in Atlanta.
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August 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
After CDC shooting, leadership vacuums and delays frustrate staff
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"...several CDC employees noted the grim irony: the team charged with studying how to prevent firearm violence had been dismissed."
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"...several CDC employees noted the grim irony: the team charged with studying how to prevent firearm violence had been dismissed."
1/ What happened at CDC, what staff were told today & why it matters.
A gunman opened fire at CDC HQ on Friday, rattling an already demoralized workforce.
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A gunman opened fire at CDC HQ on Friday, rattling an already demoralized workforce.
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August 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
1/ What happened at CDC, what staff were told today & why it matters.
A gunman opened fire at CDC HQ on Friday, rattling an already demoralized workforce.
on @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy
A gunman opened fire at CDC HQ on Friday, rattling an already demoralized workforce.
on @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy