Krutika Kuppalli, MD FIDSA
@krutikakuppalli.bsky.social
ID Physician. Associate Professor. Global public health, pandemic preparedness and response, emerging infectious diseases (COVID-19, viral hemorrhagic fevers, mpox). Former #WHO medical officer in Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness. Section editor PLOS GPH
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Global health and pandemic preparedness at a crossroads
The re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the USA has raised concerns
among health-care professionals and public health experts about the future of global
health and pandemic preparedne...
www.thelancet.com
Excited to share my latest in Lancet ID: Global Health & Pandemic Preparedness at a Crossroads.
With Trump as POTUS & RFK Jr. as @HHSGov Secretary, I explore how this could weaken evidence-based policy & global collaboration amid emerging threats like H5N1. 🌍
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
With Trump as POTUS & RFK Jr. as @HHSGov Secretary, I explore how this could weaken evidence-based policy & global collaboration amid emerging threats like H5N1. 🌍
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
There is no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccines to deaths in children. There is evidence that COVID causes serious harm — including long COVID, MIS-C, cardiac complications & diabetes.
This administration’s actions are dangerous, and the damage to the public and children may be irreversible
This administration’s actions are dangerous, and the damage to the public and children may be irreversible
Big change: FDA to impose strict new vaccine requirements under RFK Jr ally
Vinay Prasad signaled changes to annual flu shots, concurrent vaccines + more
Prasad said his team found link between covid-19 shots and kids' deaths, necessitating a new approach overall
with @rachelroubein.bsky.social
Vinay Prasad signaled changes to annual flu shots, concurrent vaccines + more
Prasad said his team found link between covid-19 shots and kids' deaths, necessitating a new approach overall
with @rachelroubein.bsky.social
FDA to impose strict new vaccine requirements, claiming child covid shot deaths
Vinay Prasad, the nation’s top vaccine regulator, said his team concluded that coronavirus shots were linked to children’s deaths, necessitating a new approach.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
There is no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccines to deaths in children. There is evidence that COVID causes serious harm — including long COVID, MIS-C, cardiac complications & diabetes.
This administration’s actions are dangerous, and the damage to the public and children may be irreversible
This administration’s actions are dangerous, and the damage to the public and children may be irreversible
This 💯💯💯 👇
How is it that we already know so much about the guy who shot 2 national guardsmen this afternoon but we know pretty much nothing about the two guys who tried to assassinate the president months ago?
November 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This 💯💯💯 👇
Happy Thanksgiving.
I’m grateful for all first responders, public health officials, and healthcare workers who show up every day—and for those working today to keep us safe.
With everything happening in the world, your dedication and resilience matter more than ever. Thank you for all you do. 🧡🦃
I’m grateful for all first responders, public health officials, and healthcare workers who show up every day—and for those working today to keep us safe.
With everything happening in the world, your dedication and resilience matter more than ever. Thank you for all you do. 🧡🦃
November 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Happy Thanksgiving.
I’m grateful for all first responders, public health officials, and healthcare workers who show up every day—and for those working today to keep us safe.
With everything happening in the world, your dedication and resilience matter more than ever. Thank you for all you do. 🧡🦃
I’m grateful for all first responders, public health officials, and healthcare workers who show up every day—and for those working today to keep us safe.
With everything happening in the world, your dedication and resilience matter more than ever. Thank you for all you do. 🧡🦃
Reposted by Krutika Kuppalli, MD FIDSA
While RFK Jr spreads conspiracies, California will stick to science.
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
nyti.ms
November 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
While RFK Jr spreads conspiracies, California will stick to science.
My dog has the best life
Sunday morning I am working and he is passed out and likely dreaming of food
Sunday morning I am working and he is passed out and likely dreaming of food
November 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
My dog has the best life
Sunday morning I am working and he is passed out and likely dreaming of food
Sunday morning I am working and he is passed out and likely dreaming of food
Reposted by Krutika Kuppalli, MD FIDSA
@verizonofficial.bsky.social - this doesn’t resolve the issue with my hacked account.
Every time I speak to someone, I get passed to another person and told to repeat steps I’ve done—without unlocking my account or investigation into how it was compromised.
This has been going on for weeks
Every time I speak to someone, I get passed to another person and told to repeat steps I’ve done—without unlocking my account or investigation into how it was compromised.
This has been going on for weeks
November 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
@verizonofficial.bsky.social - this doesn’t resolve the issue with my hacked account.
Every time I speak to someone, I get passed to another person and told to repeat steps I’ve done—without unlocking my account or investigation into how it was compromised.
This has been going on for weeks
Every time I speak to someone, I get passed to another person and told to repeat steps I’ve done—without unlocking my account or investigation into how it was compromised.
This has been going on for weeks
@verizonofficial.bsky.social - this doesn’t resolve the issue with my hacked account.
Every time I speak to someone, I get passed to another person and told to repeat steps I’ve done—without unlocking my account or investigation into how it was compromised.
This has been going on for weeks
Every time I speak to someone, I get passed to another person and told to repeat steps I’ve done—without unlocking my account or investigation into how it was compromised.
This has been going on for weeks
November 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
@verizonofficial.bsky.social - this doesn’t resolve the issue with my hacked account.
Every time I speak to someone, I get passed to another person and told to repeat steps I’ve done—without unlocking my account or investigation into how it was compromised.
This has been going on for weeks
Every time I speak to someone, I get passed to another person and told to repeat steps I’ve done—without unlocking my account or investigation into how it was compromised.
This has been going on for weeks
Social media please help amplify!
@verizonofficial.bsky.social pls help.
My account was hacked, and Verizon locked me out. I’ve spent 20+ hours with support — online, phone, in-store — and STILL going in circles.
15 years as a loyal customer & no resolution. This is unacceptable
@verizonofficial.bsky.social pls help.
My account was hacked, and Verizon locked me out. I’ve spent 20+ hours with support — online, phone, in-store — and STILL going in circles.
15 years as a loyal customer & no resolution. This is unacceptable
November 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Social media please help amplify!
@verizonofficial.bsky.social pls help.
My account was hacked, and Verizon locked me out. I’ve spent 20+ hours with support — online, phone, in-store — and STILL going in circles.
15 years as a loyal customer & no resolution. This is unacceptable
@verizonofficial.bsky.social pls help.
My account was hacked, and Verizon locked me out. I’ve spent 20+ hours with support — online, phone, in-store — and STILL going in circles.
15 years as a loyal customer & no resolution. This is unacceptable
It’s been a rough week, but this little man is the bright spot.
Proof that he’ll do literally anything for food. 😂🐾
Proof that he’ll do literally anything for food. 😂🐾
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 AM
It’s been a rough week, but this little man is the bright spot.
Proof that he’ll do literally anything for food. 😂🐾
Proof that he’ll do literally anything for food. 😂🐾
Reposted by Krutika Kuppalli, MD FIDSA
RFK Jr. has NO business being health secretary and his conspiracy theories are going to get people killed.
This cannot continue—Republicans should join me in calling for RFK Jr. to be FIRED.
This cannot continue—Republicans should join me in calling for RFK Jr. to be FIRED.
CDC in turmoil after agency backpedals on rejecting vaccines-autism link
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), who voted to confirm Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he pledged not to remove language stating vaccines do not cause autism from the CDC website, condemne...
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
RFK Jr. has NO business being health secretary and his conspiracy theories are going to get people killed.
This cannot continue—Republicans should join me in calling for RFK Jr. to be FIRED.
This cannot continue—Republicans should join me in calling for RFK Jr. to be FIRED.
Five years ago my sweet baby boy Bailey was born, and life has never been the same.
Happy 5th Birthday to my little man! Thank you for all the joy, cuddles, and unconditional love you bring me every single day.
I hope your day is filled with treats, snuggles, and all your favorite things.
Happy 5th Birthday to my little man! Thank you for all the joy, cuddles, and unconditional love you bring me every single day.
I hope your day is filled with treats, snuggles, and all your favorite things.
November 21, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Five years ago my sweet baby boy Bailey was born, and life has never been the same.
Happy 5th Birthday to my little man! Thank you for all the joy, cuddles, and unconditional love you bring me every single day.
I hope your day is filled with treats, snuggles, and all your favorite things.
Happy 5th Birthday to my little man! Thank you for all the joy, cuddles, and unconditional love you bring me every single day.
I hope your day is filled with treats, snuggles, and all your favorite things.
MAGA: “No vaccine mandates! Government shouldn’t control your body”
Also MAGA: “Women can’t access lifesaving abortions - and we will decide what happens to their bodies.”
Make it make sense.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
Also MAGA: “Women can’t access lifesaving abortions - and we will decide what happens to their bodies.”
Make it make sense.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
www.propublica.org
November 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
MAGA: “No vaccine mandates! Government shouldn’t control your body”
Also MAGA: “Women can’t access lifesaving abortions - and we will decide what happens to their bodies.”
Make it make sense.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
Also MAGA: “Women can’t access lifesaving abortions - and we will decide what happens to their bodies.”
Make it make sense.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
The CDC’s vaccine–autism mess isn’t just about bad science and misinformation, it’s about what happens when politics hijack public health.
We can’t trust the agency’s guidance, and need WHO’s scientific leadership more than ever.
We can’t trust the agency’s guidance, and need WHO’s scientific leadership more than ever.
November 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The CDC’s vaccine–autism mess isn’t just about bad science and misinformation, it’s about what happens when politics hijack public health.
We can’t trust the agency’s guidance, and need WHO’s scientific leadership more than ever.
We can’t trust the agency’s guidance, and need WHO’s scientific leadership more than ever.
Reposted by Krutika Kuppalli, MD FIDSA
A reminder that I’ve archived every public-facing web page from the CDC website prior to the Trump Regime purging data back in late January:
acasignups.net/cdc-website
acasignups.net/cdc-website
CDC.Gov Archive Index
With the Musk/Trump Administration bulldozing their way through seemingly every federal government website, teams of data analysts and archivers have been attempting to download and archive as much fe...
acasignups.net
November 20, 2025 at 5:13 AM
A reminder that I’ve archived every public-facing web page from the CDC website prior to the Trump Regime purging data back in late January:
acasignups.net/cdc-website
acasignups.net/cdc-website
This is the correct response. Why it doesn’t apply to the people who are supposed to be leading our country is beyond me.
#BREAKING: Former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers will immediately leave his role as an instructor at Harvard while the University investigates his ties to child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Dhruv T. Patel and Cam N. Srivastava report.
Dhruv T. Patel and Cam N. Srivastava report.
Summers Will Not Finish Semester of Teaching as Harvard Investigates Epstein Ties | News | The Harvard Crimson
Former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers will immediately leave his role as an instructor at Harvard while the University investigates his ties to child sex trafficker Jeffrey E. Epstein.
www.thecrimson.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This is the correct response. Why it doesn’t apply to the people who are supposed to be leading our country is beyond me.
The CDC no longer feels like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With the misinformation coming out now, it’s starting to look more like the Centers for Deliberate Confusion.
Science deserves better. So does the public
With the misinformation coming out now, it’s starting to look more like the Centers for Deliberate Confusion.
Science deserves better. So does the public
November 20, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The CDC no longer feels like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With the misinformation coming out now, it’s starting to look more like the Centers for Deliberate Confusion.
Science deserves better. So does the public
With the misinformation coming out now, it’s starting to look more like the Centers for Deliberate Confusion.
Science deserves better. So does the public
I’ve spent my career in Ebola ETUs, COVID wards, and mpox outbreaks and seen how vaccines turn fear into hope saving parents, children & communities.
Seeing the dangerous misinformation spread my this administration makes me sick and will kill thousands. It’s a weapon and creates chaos.
Seeing the dangerous misinformation spread my this administration makes me sick and will kill thousands. It’s a weapon and creates chaos.
hop.how
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I’ve spent my career in Ebola ETUs, COVID wards, and mpox outbreaks and seen how vaccines turn fear into hope saving parents, children & communities.
Seeing the dangerous misinformation spread my this administration makes me sick and will kill thousands. It’s a weapon and creates chaos.
Seeing the dangerous misinformation spread my this administration makes me sick and will kill thousands. It’s a weapon and creates chaos.
It’s now clear that information on U.S. government websites can no longer be trusted.
It’s both heartbreaking and infuriating to see how quickly this administration has undermined science, public health, and the credibility of our scientific institutions.
It’s both heartbreaking and infuriating to see how quickly this administration has undermined science, public health, and the credibility of our scientific institutions.
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 AM
It’s now clear that information on U.S. government websites can no longer be trusted.
It’s both heartbreaking and infuriating to see how quickly this administration has undermined science, public health, and the credibility of our scientific institutions.
It’s both heartbreaking and infuriating to see how quickly this administration has undermined science, public health, and the credibility of our scientific institutions.
As an ID physician who helped lead COVID-19 vaccine rollout at my academic institution and continues to care for patients, I can say unequivocally that I did not receive a dollar for administering COVID-19 vaccines.
I also do not know any physicians who were paid to vaccinate people for COVID-19.
I also do not know any physicians who were paid to vaccinate people for COVID-19.
November 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
As an ID physician who helped lead COVID-19 vaccine rollout at my academic institution and continues to care for patients, I can say unequivocally that I did not receive a dollar for administering COVID-19 vaccines.
I also do not know any physicians who were paid to vaccinate people for COVID-19.
I also do not know any physicians who were paid to vaccinate people for COVID-19.
Why don’t we have a universal medical license in the U.S.?
We take national board exams, yet physicians still have to apply (and pay) for a new license in every state.
It’s expensive, inefficient, and ultimately bad for patient access. We need to rethink this.
We take national board exams, yet physicians still have to apply (and pay) for a new license in every state.
It’s expensive, inefficient, and ultimately bad for patient access. We need to rethink this.
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Why don’t we have a universal medical license in the U.S.?
We take national board exams, yet physicians still have to apply (and pay) for a new license in every state.
It’s expensive, inefficient, and ultimately bad for patient access. We need to rethink this.
We take national board exams, yet physicians still have to apply (and pay) for a new license in every state.
It’s expensive, inefficient, and ultimately bad for patient access. We need to rethink this.
👏 Congrats to Ghana, Kenya & Tanzania! Their progress shows what’s possible when communities trust public health.
Meanwhile, the U.S. risks losing its measles elimination status as anti-science misinformation erodes trust. We should learn from these successes: evidence works when trust is strong.
Meanwhile, the U.S. risks losing its measles elimination status as anti-science misinformation erodes trust. We should learn from these successes: evidence works when trust is strong.
November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
👏 Congrats to Ghana, Kenya & Tanzania! Their progress shows what’s possible when communities trust public health.
Meanwhile, the U.S. risks losing its measles elimination status as anti-science misinformation erodes trust. We should learn from these successes: evidence works when trust is strong.
Meanwhile, the U.S. risks losing its measles elimination status as anti-science misinformation erodes trust. We should learn from these successes: evidence works when trust is strong.
As someone who has ordered (and undergone) a lot of MRIs, let me be clear:
1️⃣ MRIs are not routine. We order them when worried about something serious—(ie stroke) not “just to check.”
2️⃣ You always know what’s being scanned. The part of your body imaged is literally what goes into the machine.
1️⃣ MRIs are not routine. We order them when worried about something serious—(ie stroke) not “just to check.”
2️⃣ You always know what’s being scanned. The part of your body imaged is literally what goes into the machine.
November 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
As someone who has ordered (and undergone) a lot of MRIs, let me be clear:
1️⃣ MRIs are not routine. We order them when worried about something serious—(ie stroke) not “just to check.”
2️⃣ You always know what’s being scanned. The part of your body imaged is literally what goes into the machine.
1️⃣ MRIs are not routine. We order them when worried about something serious—(ie stroke) not “just to check.”
2️⃣ You always know what’s being scanned. The part of your body imaged is literally what goes into the machine.
The US is also going to loose its measles elimination status in a few months
November 14, 2025 at 5:14 AM
The US is also going to loose its measles elimination status in a few months