Heather Pujet
@heatherboulder.bsky.social
Enamored with all things ID! ID and HIV doctor. Animal and nature lover. Trying to do my part to save this planet! Will eat Peruvian food at any time.
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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Birds flying above hurricanes? Damaged hospital posing as the actual one? Welcome to the phony world of AI-assisted weather disaster images. @climateconnections.bsky.social
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/11/imag...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/11/imag...
Imagery faked with AI’s help only added to the awfulness of Hurricane Melissa » Yale Climate Connections
A Category 5 landfall during Halloween week was scary enough on its own.
yaleclimateconnections.org
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Birds flying above hurricanes? Damaged hospital posing as the actual one? Welcome to the phony world of AI-assisted weather disaster images. @climateconnections.bsky.social
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/11/imag...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/11/imag...
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First locally acquired US case of more severe clade 1 #mpox identified in California
The clade 1 case is the nation's first in a person with no recent travel history and the seventh clade 1 case in the country.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
The clade 1 case is the nation's first in a person with no recent travel history and the seventh clade 1 case in the country.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
October 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
First locally acquired US case of more severe clade 1 #mpox identified in California
The clade 1 case is the nation's first in a person with no recent travel history and the seventh clade 1 case in the country.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
The clade 1 case is the nation's first in a person with no recent travel history and the seventh clade 1 case in the country.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
With James Comey’s indictment, President Trump “has removed any pretense that the law is blind,” the editorial board writes. “As despots have done for centuries, he is persecuting people he considers his enemies, with little justification other than raw political power.”
With James Comey’s indictment, President Trump “has removed any pretense that the law is blind,” the editorial board writes. “As despots have done for centuries, he is persecuting people he considers his enemies, with little justification other than raw political power.”
Opinion | The Comey Indictment Plunges the Country Into a Grave New Period
As despots have done for centuries, Trump is persecuting people he considers his enemies, with little justification other than raw political power.
nyti.ms
September 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
With James Comey’s indictment, President Trump “has removed any pretense that the law is blind,” the editorial board writes. “As despots have done for centuries, he is persecuting people he considers his enemies, with little justification other than raw political power.”
With James Comey’s indictment, President Trump “has removed any pretense that the law is blind,” the editorial board writes. “As despots have done for centuries, he is persecuting people he considers his enemies, with little justification other than raw political power.”
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JUST IN: Sinclair announces it will bring back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
https://cnn.it/42cz0mU
https://cnn.it/42cz0mU
September 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
JUST IN: Sinclair announces it will bring back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
https://cnn.it/42cz0mU
https://cnn.it/42cz0mU
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This is the official communication from the FDA to physicians on acetaminophen use in pregnancy.
- They acknowledge the lack of a causal link with autism
- Essentially tell physicians to keep doing what we've been doing anyway
It's very different from the press conference.
Pass it on.
- They acknowledge the lack of a causal link with autism
- Essentially tell physicians to keep doing what we've been doing anyway
It's very different from the press conference.
Pass it on.
September 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This is the official communication from the FDA to physicians on acetaminophen use in pregnancy.
- They acknowledge the lack of a causal link with autism
- Essentially tell physicians to keep doing what we've been doing anyway
It's very different from the press conference.
Pass it on.
- They acknowledge the lack of a causal link with autism
- Essentially tell physicians to keep doing what we've been doing anyway
It's very different from the press conference.
Pass it on.
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To learn more about how mRNA vaccines work:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=33CF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=33CF...
How mRNA COVID-19 vaccines work
YouTube video by UT Health Austin
www.youtube.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
To learn more about how mRNA vaccines work:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=33CF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=33CF...
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My main observation from the last few hours of monitoring US social media is that Democrats are universally denouncing political violence and calling for calm while MAGA are escalating language and openly lusting for retribution against broad categories of people they identity as their enemies.
September 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
My main observation from the last few hours of monitoring US social media is that Democrats are universally denouncing political violence and calling for calm while MAGA are escalating language and openly lusting for retribution against broad categories of people they identity as their enemies.
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“Florida is the first state to take the courageous step toward decluttering itself of excess children,” @petridishes.bsky.social writes on the state’s elimination of vaccine mandates. “No price is too high to pay in this pointless war.”
Florida Decided There Were Too Many Children
The state’s elimination of vaccine mandates is a courageous first step toward decluttering itself of any excess kids.
bit.ly
September 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
“Florida is the first state to take the courageous step toward decluttering itself of excess children,” @petridishes.bsky.social writes on the state’s elimination of vaccine mandates. “No price is too high to pay in this pointless war.”
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The vaccine is about 100% effective if taken when needed.
Treatment for most is about 100% ineffective.
Treatment for most is about 100% ineffective.
Six deaths from rabies have been reported over the last 12 months in the U.S., the highest number in years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
'They would never have known:' New warnings about rabies outbreaks as cases rise in the U.S.
The CDC's rabies team says it's tracking 15 different likely outbreaks from New York to Oregon.
www.nbcnews.com
September 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The vaccine is about 100% effective if taken when needed.
Treatment for most is about 100% ineffective.
Treatment for most is about 100% ineffective.
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9 CDC Directors going back to 1977 speak out. What RFK Jr has done to our nation’s public health system "should alarm every American."
It "is unlike anything we have ever seen at the agency, and unlike anything our country has ever experienced." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
It "is unlike anything we have ever seen at the agency, and unlike anything our country has ever experienced." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
9 CDC Directors going back to 1977 speak out. What RFK Jr has done to our nation’s public health system "should alarm every American."
It "is unlike anything we have ever seen at the agency, and unlike anything our country has ever experienced." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
It "is unlike anything we have ever seen at the agency, and unlike anything our country has ever experienced." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
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Important Essay in @nytimes.com by 9 former CDC directors.
"We have a message for the rest of the nation as well: This is a time to rally to protect the health of every American...."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
"We have a message for the rest of the nation as well: This is a time to rally to protect the health of every American...."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Important Essay in @nytimes.com by 9 former CDC directors.
"We have a message for the rest of the nation as well: This is a time to rally to protect the health of every American...."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
"We have a message for the rest of the nation as well: This is a time to rally to protect the health of every American...."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
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Thank you Bernie. More of this from other electeds please.
Opinion | Bernie Sanders: Kennedy Must Resign
www.nytimes.com
August 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Thank you Bernie. More of this from other electeds please.
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Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
Breaking News: Read three top CDC officials' resignation emails.
The end of an era.
insidemedicine.substack.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
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CDC list of medical conditions associated w higher risk for severe COVID-19, you need 1 to to qualify for vaccines now:
-Cancer (solid or blood cancers)
-Cerebrovascular disease (e.g., stroke)
-Chronic kidney disease (any stage)
-Chronic liver disease (fatty liver, cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis)
-Cancer (solid or blood cancers)
-Cerebrovascular disease (e.g., stroke)
-Chronic kidney disease (any stage)
-Chronic liver disease (fatty liver, cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis)
The FDA has overhauled COVID-19 vaccine access. for 2025 updated Pfizer-BioNTech shots are approved only for:
– Adults 65+
– Ages 5–64 with at least one high-risk condition for severe COVID.
If you’re healthy and under 65, you’re no longer automatically eligible.
finance.yahoo.com/news/pfizer-...
– Adults 65+
– Ages 5–64 with at least one high-risk condition for severe COVID.
If you’re healthy and under 65, you’re no longer automatically eligible.
finance.yahoo.com/news/pfizer-...
Pfizer and BioNTech’s COMIRNATY® Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Adults 65 and Older and Individuals Ages 5 through 64 at Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19
The 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine formulation targets the SARS-CoV-2 sublineage LP.8.1, in line with FDA guidance to more closely match circulating strains1Shipping of the LP.8.1-adapted vaccine will beg...
finance.yahoo.com
August 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
CDC list of medical conditions associated w higher risk for severe COVID-19, you need 1 to to qualify for vaccines now:
-Cancer (solid or blood cancers)
-Cerebrovascular disease (e.g., stroke)
-Chronic kidney disease (any stage)
-Chronic liver disease (fatty liver, cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis)
-Cancer (solid or blood cancers)
-Cerebrovascular disease (e.g., stroke)
-Chronic kidney disease (any stage)
-Chronic liver disease (fatty liver, cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis)
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7/ If you’re under 65 and not high risk, the window to get a Covid-19 vaccine is right now—before the FDA label changes. Once it happens, access will be limited immediately (if it isn’t already). CVS is no longer booking appointments. As far as we know, Walgreens and local pharmacies still are.
August 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
7/ If you’re under 65 and not high risk, the window to get a Covid-19 vaccine is right now—before the FDA label changes. Once it happens, access will be limited immediately (if it isn’t already). CVS is no longer booking appointments. As far as we know, Walgreens and local pharmacies still are.
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Message from the RSPCA ☀️
August 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Message from the RSPCA ☀️
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The federal government’s $1B dollar demand is designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to devastate UCLA and its critical mission. #StandUpForUC to defend America’s greatest public university system and support this life-saving work. ucal.us/standupforuc
August 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The federal government’s $1B dollar demand is designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to devastate UCLA and its critical mission. #StandUpForUC to defend America’s greatest public university system and support this life-saving work. ucal.us/standupforuc
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The much anticipated DO-IT trial shows no impact of switch from TAF + INSTI to DOR (with TAF or TDF) on weight in people with obesity. Considering switching ART only to address weight change? DON'T DO-IT.....
#IAS2025
@iasociety.bsky.social
#IAS2025
@iasociety.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The much anticipated DO-IT trial shows no impact of switch from TAF + INSTI to DOR (with TAF or TDF) on weight in people with obesity. Considering switching ART only to address weight change? DON'T DO-IT.....
#IAS2025
@iasociety.bsky.social
#IAS2025
@iasociety.bsky.social
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I’m the weirdo taking photos of my water bottle at the beach yesterday.
If you want your own manta/devil ray bottle, so you can be as cool as I am when you go to the beach, they are on my website and a portion of sales supports conservation!
www.lifesciencestudios.com/shop.html
#marinelife #🐡
If you want your own manta/devil ray bottle, so you can be as cool as I am when you go to the beach, they are on my website and a portion of sales supports conservation!
www.lifesciencestudios.com/shop.html
#marinelife #🐡
July 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I’m the weirdo taking photos of my water bottle at the beach yesterday.
If you want your own manta/devil ray bottle, so you can be as cool as I am when you go to the beach, they are on my website and a portion of sales supports conservation!
www.lifesciencestudios.com/shop.html
#marinelife #🐡
If you want your own manta/devil ray bottle, so you can be as cool as I am when you go to the beach, they are on my website and a portion of sales supports conservation!
www.lifesciencestudios.com/shop.html
#marinelife #🐡
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Announcing our Summer Pen Pal program! If you mail your favorite resident a letter, they will write back! Letters from kids or adults are welcome. No donation required, we’re just trying to have some summer fun. 🏖️
Mail to:
MMFS
(your favorite residents name)
490 Lime Kiln Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
Mail to:
MMFS
(your favorite residents name)
490 Lime Kiln Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
July 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Announcing our Summer Pen Pal program! If you mail your favorite resident a letter, they will write back! Letters from kids or adults are welcome. No donation required, we’re just trying to have some summer fun. 🏖️
Mail to:
MMFS
(your favorite residents name)
490 Lime Kiln Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
Mail to:
MMFS
(your favorite residents name)
490 Lime Kiln Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
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Excellent patient information on West Nile Virus.
Most cases are asymptomatic but I see a handful of cases every year that are not and need hospital care. Treatment is supportive. With summer heat and more time outdoors DEET insect repellents are your friend.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Most cases are asymptomatic but I see a handful of cases every year that are not and need hospital care. Treatment is supportive. With summer heat and more time outdoors DEET insect repellents are your friend.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Patient Information: West Nile Virus Infection
This JAMA Patient Page describes West Nile virus infection and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures.
jamanetwork.com
July 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Excellent patient information on West Nile Virus.
Most cases are asymptomatic but I see a handful of cases every year that are not and need hospital care. Treatment is supportive. With summer heat and more time outdoors DEET insect repellents are your friend.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Most cases are asymptomatic but I see a handful of cases every year that are not and need hospital care. Treatment is supportive. With summer heat and more time outdoors DEET insect repellents are your friend.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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"What’s it like to have lived through both HIV and COVID as an ID doctor?"
A new intern asked me that last week.
I didn’t answer it fully then -- but I did here. #IDSky blogs.jwatch.org/hiv-id-obser...
A new intern asked me that last week.
I didn’t answer it fully then -- but I did here. #IDSky blogs.jwatch.org/hiv-id-obser...
Two Pandemics, Compared: Reflections on HIV and COVID-19
“Dr. Sax, what’s it like to have lived through two pandemics as an ID doctor?” The question came from a brand-new intern during afternoon sign-out. I took a breath — because wow, were they different. ...
blogs.jwatch.org
July 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"What’s it like to have lived through both HIV and COVID as an ID doctor?"
A new intern asked me that last week.
I didn’t answer it fully then -- but I did here. #IDSky blogs.jwatch.org/hiv-id-obser...
A new intern asked me that last week.
I didn’t answer it fully then -- but I did here. #IDSky blogs.jwatch.org/hiv-id-obser...
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“Since the death of the child appeared inevitable, I resolved, though not without great anxiety, to try the method which had proved consistently successful on the dogs.”
A nine year old boy was given rabies vaccine #OTD in 1885.
via @pbs.org #MedSky + #HistorySky.
www.pbs.org/newshour/hea...
A nine year old boy was given rabies vaccine #OTD in 1885.
via @pbs.org #MedSky + #HistorySky.
www.pbs.org/newshour/hea...
Louis Pasteur’s risky move to save a boy from almost certain death
Louis Pasteur was hard at work developing a rabies vaccine, using dogs as his experimental subjects. Up until now, however, he had not administered the vaccine to a human being.
www.pbs.org
July 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
“Since the death of the child appeared inevitable, I resolved, though not without great anxiety, to try the method which had proved consistently successful on the dogs.”
A nine year old boy was given rabies vaccine #OTD in 1885.
via @pbs.org #MedSky + #HistorySky.
www.pbs.org/newshour/hea...
A nine year old boy was given rabies vaccine #OTD in 1885.
via @pbs.org #MedSky + #HistorySky.
www.pbs.org/newshour/hea...
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