Dr. Céline Gounder
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MEDICINE / INFECTIOUS DISEASES / EPIDEMIOLOGY / JOURNALISM
🔹 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
🔹 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
The Migration of Trust
As measles returns and senators debate vaccines, a deeper problem is coming into focus: science has never been stronger, yet trust in the institutions that produce it has never been more fragile.
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As measles returns and senators debate vaccines, a deeper problem is coming into focus: science has never been stronger, yet trust in the institutions that produce it has never been more fragile.
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The Migration of Trust
As measles returns and senators debate vaccines, a deeper problem is coming into focus: science has never been stronger, yet trust in the institutions that produce it has never been more fragile.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The Migration of Trust
As measles returns and senators debate vaccines, a deeper problem is coming into focus: science has never been stronger, yet trust in the institutions that produce it has never been more fragile.
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As measles returns and senators debate vaccines, a deeper problem is coming into focus: science has never been stronger, yet trust in the institutions that produce it has never been more fragile.
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Wildfire Smoke Is More Dangerous Than We Thought
New research shows long-term smoke exposure raises the risk of death, even at low levels
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New research shows long-term smoke exposure raises the risk of death, even at low levels
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Wildfire Smoke Is More Dangerous Than We Thought
New research shows long-term smoke exposure raises the risk of death, even at low levels
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February 5, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Wildfire Smoke Is More Dangerous Than We Thought
New research shows long-term smoke exposure raises the risk of death, even at low levels
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New research shows long-term smoke exposure raises the risk of death, even at low levels
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COVID Vaccines Still Save Lives. Here’s Why Hospitalization Protection Looks Lower.
The science behind changing effectiveness and why death protection remains strong.
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The science behind changing effectiveness and why death protection remains strong.
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COVID Vaccines Still Save Lives. Here’s Why Hospitalization Protection Looks Lower.
The science behind changing effectiveness and why death protection remains strong.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
COVID Vaccines Still Save Lives. Here’s Why Hospitalization Protection Looks Lower.
The science behind changing effectiveness and why death protection remains strong.
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The science behind changing effectiveness and why death protection remains strong.
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Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Have Hypertension, and Most Aren’t Under Control
Nearly 4 in 5 U.S. adults with high blood pressure remain above today’s treatment goal, revealing deep cracks in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-through.
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Nearly 4 in 5 U.S. adults with high blood pressure remain above today’s treatment goal, revealing deep cracks in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-through.
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Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Have Hypertension, and Most Aren’t Under Control
A new JAMA analysis shows that nearly four in five U.S. adults with high blood pressure remain above today’s treatment goal, revealing deep cracks in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-through.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Have Hypertension, and Most Aren’t Under Control
Nearly 4 in 5 U.S. adults with high blood pressure remain above today’s treatment goal, revealing deep cracks in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-through.
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Nearly 4 in 5 U.S. adults with high blood pressure remain above today’s treatment goal, revealing deep cracks in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-through.
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CDC: All Eligible Persons Should Receive Two MMR Vaccine Shots
Data from a 2025 US Measles Outbreak
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Data from a 2025 US Measles Outbreak
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January 29, 2026 at 2:19 PM
CDC: All Eligible Persons Should Receive Two MMR Vaccine Shots
Data from a 2025 US Measles Outbreak
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Data from a 2025 US Measles Outbreak
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Who Sets the Vaccine Schedule Now?
Inside the unusual rift between the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics
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Inside the unusual rift between the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics
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Who Sets the Vaccine Schedule Now?
Inside the unusual rift between the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics
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January 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Who Sets the Vaccine Schedule Now?
Inside the unusual rift between the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics
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Inside the unusual rift between the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics
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Pauses in CDC Vaccine Data Raise Concerns for Measles Surveillance
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Pauses in CDC Vaccine Data Raise Concerns for Measles Surveillance
CDC Vaccine Databases Stop Updating
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January 26, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Pauses in CDC Vaccine Data Raise Concerns for Measles Surveillance
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Moderna downsizing investments in late-stage vaccine trials amid U.S. skepticism
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Moderna downsizing investments in late-stage vaccine trials amid U.S. skepticism
Pharmaceutical company Moderna says it is scaling down its investments in late-stage vaccine trials amid growing opposition to immunizations from U.S. officials.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Moderna downsizing investments in late-stage vaccine trials amid U.S. skepticism
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The greatest lesson I learned from Dr. Bill Foege:
"Bet on optimists."
I think about that advice every single day. Pessimism means you've already given up. Choose optimism. This applies to so many things right now.
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"Bet on optimists."
I think about that advice every single day. Pessimism means you've already given up. Choose optimism. This applies to so many things right now.
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Dr. William Foege, who helped eradicate smallpox, dies at 89
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January 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM
The greatest lesson I learned from Dr. Bill Foege:
"Bet on optimists."
I think about that advice every single day. Pessimism means you've already given up. Choose optimism. This applies to so many things right now.
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"Bet on optimists."
I think about that advice every single day. Pessimism means you've already given up. Choose optimism. This applies to so many things right now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZKx...
I keep thinking about one of the last things Bill Foege said to me: “Bet on the optimists. You need the optimist to say, ‘We’re going to try to do it.’”
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Opinion | Bill Foege’s optimism helped save the world from smallpox
His design of “surveillance-containment” changed the course of public health strategy.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:16 PM
I keep thinking about one of the last things Bill Foege said to me: “Bet on the optimists. You need the optimist to say, ‘We’re going to try to do it.’”
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On NPR: dot Gov ’26: The Department of Health and Human Services
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On NPR: dot Gov ’26: The Department of Health and Human Services
Changes at HHS and at the CDC
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January 25, 2026 at 6:39 PM
On NPR: dot Gov ’26: The Department of Health and Human Services
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Autism Research Is Changing, And So Is What “Autism” Means
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Autism Research Is Changing, And So Is What “Autism” Means
From Autism Spectrum to Subtypes
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January 25, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Autism Research Is Changing, And So Is What “Autism” Means
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Measles at Home, Retreat Abroad
One year after the West Texas-New Mexico outbreak, the U.S. steps back from the WHO as measles threatens its elimination status.
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One year after the West Texas-New Mexico outbreak, the U.S. steps back from the WHO as measles threatens its elimination status.
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Measles at Home, Retreat Abroad
One year after the West Texas-New Mexico outbreak, the U.S. steps back from the WHO as measles threatens its elimination status.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Measles at Home, Retreat Abroad
One year after the West Texas-New Mexico outbreak, the U.S. steps back from the WHO as measles threatens its elimination status.
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One year after the West Texas-New Mexico outbreak, the U.S. steps back from the WHO as measles threatens its elimination status.
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The Tylenol-Autism Controversy Just Got Its Answer
A landmark Lancet review rebuts years of alarm over acetaminophen use in pregnancy — but the politics may take longer to settle.
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A landmark Lancet review rebuts years of alarm over acetaminophen use in pregnancy — but the politics may take longer to settle.
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The Tylenol-Autism Controversy Just Got Its Answer
A landmark Lancet review rebuts years of alarm over acetaminophen use in pregnancy — but the politics may take longer to settle.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:55 PM
The Tylenol-Autism Controversy Just Got Its Answer
A landmark Lancet review rebuts years of alarm over acetaminophen use in pregnancy — but the politics may take longer to settle.
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A landmark Lancet review rebuts years of alarm over acetaminophen use in pregnancy — but the politics may take longer to settle.
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Fact Check: Does the Rotavirus Vaccine Cause Dangerous Bowel Blockages?
Why RFK Jr.’s claim about “deadly diseases” and the rotavirus vaccine is misleading.
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Why RFK Jr.’s claim about “deadly diseases” and the rotavirus vaccine is misleading.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Fact Check: Does the Rotavirus Vaccine Cause Dangerous Bowel Blockages?
Why RFK Jr.’s claim about “deadly diseases” and the rotavirus vaccine is misleading.
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Why RFK Jr.’s claim about “deadly diseases” and the rotavirus vaccine is misleading.
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The CDC will now release its updated measles & influenza numbers on Fridays.
I wonder why on Fridays? 🤔
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I wonder why on Fridays? 🤔
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January 15, 2026 at 3:36 PM
The CDC will now release its updated measles & influenza numbers on Fridays.
I wonder why on Fridays? 🤔
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I wonder why on Fridays? 🤔
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How industry helped put PROTEIN at the center of America's diet
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January 12, 2026 at 9:37 PM
How industry helped put PROTEIN at the center of America's diet
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Fact Check: Does Saturated Fat Really Cause Heart Disease?
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January 9, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Fact Check: Does Saturated Fat Really Cause Heart Disease?
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GLP-1s and the Weight Rebound Problem
After Stopping Weight-Loss Drugs, Pounds and Health Risks Return Quickly, Studies Find
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After Stopping Weight-Loss Drugs, Pounds and Health Risks Return Quickly, Studies Find
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January 8, 2026 at 6:58 PM
GLP-1s and the Weight Rebound Problem
After Stopping Weight-Loss Drugs, Pounds and Health Risks Return Quickly, Studies Find
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After Stopping Weight-Loss Drugs, Pounds and Health Risks Return Quickly, Studies Find
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January 8, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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January 7, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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HHS Overhaul Marks Major Shift in U.S. Childhood Vaccine Policy
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January 6, 2026 at 5:54 PM
HHS Overhaul Marks Major Shift in U.S. Childhood Vaccine Policy
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What the CDC’s Vaccine Language Shift Reveals About Pseudoscience
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What the CDC’s Vaccine Language Shift Reveals About Pseudoscience
Researchers see a pattern in how unverified studies gain traction online, shaping perceptions of official science before data can catch up
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December 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
What the CDC’s Vaccine Language Shift Reveals About Pseudoscience
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Why This Year’s Flu Season May Be Rougher Than Usual
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Why This Year’s Flu Season May Be Rougher Than Usual
The TLDR? Get your flu shot.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Why This Year’s Flu Season May Be Rougher Than Usual
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Reposted by Dr. Céline Gounder
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October 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🌟Closing Keynote announced: Dr. Sanjay Gupta will wrap up the Texas Tribune Festival in conversation with @celinegounder.com! Join us Nov. 13–15 for three days of bold conversations in downtown Austin. Get tickets: trib.it/tribfest2025... #TribFest25