Lisa Gralinski
@lisagralinski.bsky.social
Virologist at UNC, travel and food lover.
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I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
Stay safe out there tomorrow Triangle area folks, looks like ICE is moving our way after Charlotte.
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Immigration Agents Coming to Raleigh Tuesday, Sources Say
Democratic legislative sources briefed by Gov. Josh Stein’s office told The Assembly and INDY agents are coming to the state capital.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Stay safe out there tomorrow Triangle area folks, looks like ICE is moving our way after Charlotte.
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C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for the First Time
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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🥳 COVID-19 vaccines are finally here! It’s been a long wait, but COVID-19 vaccines are now available for all people age 6 months and older here at the Durham County Department of Public Health. Learn more: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
October 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
🥳 COVID-19 vaccines are finally here! It’s been a long wait, but COVID-19 vaccines are now available for all people age 6 months and older here at the Durham County Department of Public Health. Learn more: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
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Not only is this bonkers in general, but there are no single measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines manufactured in the US. (Or anywhere else I suspect?) Tylenol is safe in pregnancy, MMR is safe, hepB vaccine is safe at birth, no other vaccines need to be spaced out, autism is primarily genetic.
September 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Not only is this bonkers in general, but there are no single measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines manufactured in the US. (Or anywhere else I suspect?) Tylenol is safe in pregnancy, MMR is safe, hepB vaccine is safe at birth, no other vaccines need to be spaced out, autism is primarily genetic.
Science is amazing. Love seeing some good news!
a new mRNA therapy apparently can cut the rate of Huntington's disease progression by ~75%. yet more miracle shit www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Science is amazing. Love seeing some good news!
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The announcement of health insurance companies that they’ll continue covering routine vaccinations is a huge vote of no confidence in ACIP's recommendations. It reflects a desire by insurers to avoid the cost of illnesses by having their customers vaccinated.
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Questions Are Raised About Vaccine Panel’s Reliability as Policy Review Gets Underway
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September 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The announcement of health insurance companies that they’ll continue covering routine vaccinations is a huge vote of no confidence in ACIP's recommendations. It reflects a desire by insurers to avoid the cost of illnesses by having their customers vaccinated.
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Regardless of the disgraceful nonsense we will likely hear from this administration in the coming days on vaccine “recommendations,” Americas healthcare insurers issued a joint statement tonight saying coverage for Covid and flu shots will remain unchanged from prior years.
Speaks for itself.
Speaks for itself.
September 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Regardless of the disgraceful nonsense we will likely hear from this administration in the coming days on vaccine “recommendations,” Americas healthcare insurers issued a joint statement tonight saying coverage for Covid and flu shots will remain unchanged from prior years.
Speaks for itself.
Speaks for itself.
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Governor Stein has issued an order allowing people age 65+ or 18-64 with an underlying condition to get a COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies without a prescription! We have not yet begun vaccinating but will share an update when appointments are available! Learn more: covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines
September 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Governor Stein has issued an order allowing people age 65+ or 18-64 with an underlying condition to get a COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies without a prescription! We have not yet begun vaccinating but will share an update when appointments are available! Learn more: covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines
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“Well I don’t like that study because it doesn't give me the result I want’
September 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
“Well I don’t like that study because it doesn't give me the result I want’
Kicking off UNC EPID faculty research day!
September 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Kicking off UNC EPID faculty research day!
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RFK Jr. rolled out that old chestnut again about how healthy Americans were in the 60’s, so here’s a fact check.
In 1965:
-42% of American adults smoked; it’s 11% now.
-The infant morality rate was 24.7/1000; it’s 5.6/1000 now.
-Overall life expectancy was 70 years; it's about 77 years now.
In 1965:
-42% of American adults smoked; it’s 11% now.
-The infant morality rate was 24.7/1000; it’s 5.6/1000 now.
-Overall life expectancy was 70 years; it's about 77 years now.
September 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr. rolled out that old chestnut again about how healthy Americans were in the 60’s, so here’s a fact check.
In 1965:
-42% of American adults smoked; it’s 11% now.
-The infant morality rate was 24.7/1000; it’s 5.6/1000 now.
-Overall life expectancy was 70 years; it's about 77 years now.
In 1965:
-42% of American adults smoked; it’s 11% now.
-The infant morality rate was 24.7/1000; it’s 5.6/1000 now.
-Overall life expectancy was 70 years; it's about 77 years now.
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Three states take steps to ensure COVID vaccine access
Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Massachusetts will allow pharmacists to provide updated COVID-19 vaccines to residents without a doctor's prescription.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Massachusetts will allow pharmacists to provide updated COVID-19 vaccines to residents without a doctor's prescription.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
September 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Three states take steps to ensure COVID vaccine access
Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Massachusetts will allow pharmacists to provide updated COVID-19 vaccines to residents without a doctor's prescription.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Massachusetts will allow pharmacists to provide updated COVID-19 vaccines to residents without a doctor's prescription.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
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As RFK testifies in front of the Senate today, ASV wants to emphasize the risks posed by his decisions related to virus outbreaks and the public health of Americans. Together with our partner organizations, we call for RFK's resignation: asm.org/press-releas...
Joint Statement Calling for Secretary Kennedy Resignation
The American Society for Microbiology released a joint statement calling for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
asm.org
September 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
As RFK testifies in front of the Senate today, ASV wants to emphasize the risks posed by his decisions related to virus outbreaks and the public health of Americans. Together with our partner organizations, we call for RFK's resignation: asm.org/press-releas...
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This is not how preventative interventions work.
No individual knows that their death was prevented by vaccine. Many people get COVID and dp not die. Was this due to vaccine?
Modeling and statistical estimates are the ways to estimate the impacts.
His desire for "real data" is real bullshit.
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No individual knows that their death was prevented by vaccine. Many people get COVID and dp not die. Was this due to vaccine?
Modeling and statistical estimates are the ways to estimate the impacts.
His desire for "real data" is real bullshit.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
This is not how preventative interventions work.
No individual knows that their death was prevented by vaccine. Many people get COVID and dp not die. Was this due to vaccine?
Modeling and statistical estimates are the ways to estimate the impacts.
His desire for "real data" is real bullshit.
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No individual knows that their death was prevented by vaccine. Many people get COVID and dp not die. Was this due to vaccine?
Modeling and statistical estimates are the ways to estimate the impacts.
His desire for "real data" is real bullshit.
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“I was told to preapprove the recommendations of a vaccine advisory panel newly filled with people who have publicly expressed antivaccine rhetoric.”
If ACIP recs are approved without reviewing evidence, it’s not an advisory panel. It’s a rubber stamp.
www.wsj.com/opinion/robe...
If ACIP recs are approved without reviewing evidence, it’s not an advisory panel. It’s a rubber stamp.
www.wsj.com/opinion/robe...
Opinion | Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC and Me
I was fired after 29 days because I held the line and insisted on rigorous scientific review.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“I was told to preapprove the recommendations of a vaccine advisory panel newly filled with people who have publicly expressed antivaccine rhetoric.”
If ACIP recs are approved without reviewing evidence, it’s not an advisory panel. It’s a rubber stamp.
www.wsj.com/opinion/robe...
If ACIP recs are approved without reviewing evidence, it’s not an advisory panel. It’s a rubber stamp.
www.wsj.com/opinion/robe...
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Dr. Daskalakis has a résumé for the ages: NYU med school, Harvard residency, fellowship, *and* MPH, double board certified, and over a decade of boots on the ground experience in epidemic-fighting. He used his identity to build trust in public health. He's exactly who you want in government. ffs
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said a gay leader at the CDC who resigned last week in protest of HHS Secretary RFK Jr. had “no business being in government” due to the “lifestyle” he led.👇🏻
Paul: Gay CDC official’s ‘lifestyle’ disqualified him from government
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Tuesday said a gay leader at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who resigned last week in protest of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy J...
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September 3, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Dr. Daskalakis has a résumé for the ages: NYU med school, Harvard residency, fellowship, *and* MPH, double board certified, and over a decade of boots on the ground experience in epidemic-fighting. He used his identity to build trust in public health. He's exactly who you want in government. ffs
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COVID-19 case rates are increasing, so it’s important to take precautions to keep yourself and others safe. Wear masks, get tested and treated, and stay home if you test positive or are not feeling well. Free tests are available for pickup here at the health department: dconc.gov/Public-Healt...
September 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
COVID-19 case rates are increasing, so it’s important to take precautions to keep yourself and others safe. Wear masks, get tested and treated, and stay home if you test positive or are not feeling well. Free tests are available for pickup here at the health department: dconc.gov/Public-Healt...
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What the CDC lost: a closer look at the top-ranking officials who have quit
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. says agency suffers from ‘malaise,’ but departed officials had deep expertise
Knowledge, experience and talent lost due to political ideology.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. says agency suffers from ‘malaise,’ but departed officials had deep expertise
Knowledge, experience and talent lost due to political ideology.
What the CDC lost: a closer look at the top-ranking officials who have quit
Here is a closer look at the top-ranking officials who resigned from the CDC this week.
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August 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
What the CDC lost: a closer look at the top-ranking officials who have quit
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. says agency suffers from ‘malaise,’ but departed officials had deep expertise
Knowledge, experience and talent lost due to political ideology.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. says agency suffers from ‘malaise,’ but departed officials had deep expertise
Knowledge, experience and talent lost due to political ideology.
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“Jernigan…said over the last several months he was asked to review & revise long-established findings about vaccine safety data at the behest of Lyn Redwood & David Geier, anti-vaccine activists who promote a debunked link with autism.”
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"Do no harm": Why three CDC officials left over vaccine policy
"We became aware by conversations with work groups that many of them were deciding on what recommendations would be before actually having the data. And for us, that's problematic," a departing official said.
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August 28, 2025 at 11:35 PM
“Jernigan…said over the last several months he was asked to review & revise long-established findings about vaccine safety data at the behest of Lyn Redwood & David Geier, anti-vaccine activists who promote a debunked link with autism.”
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
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Fin/ So that's what he's really getting at here, and it will likely be a part of his big release on autism. He's not really diagnosing mitochondrial disorders by sight. He's saying he sees kids who are autistic due to vaccines, and mitochondrial issues are the underlying susceptibility.
August 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Fin/ So that's what he's really getting at here, and it will likely be a part of his big release on autism. He's not really diagnosing mitochondrial disorders by sight. He's saying he sees kids who are autistic due to vaccines, and mitochondrial issues are the underlying susceptibility.
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🎤 Demetre’s official resignation letter.
(It’s worth a visit to X to read the full letter — just hold your nose and dodge the racist algorithm.)
(It’s worth a visit to X to read the full letter — just hold your nose and dodge the racist algorithm.)
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August 27, 2025 at 11:52 PM
🎤 Demetre’s official resignation letter.
(It’s worth a visit to X to read the full letter — just hold your nose and dodge the racist algorithm.)
(It’s worth a visit to X to read the full letter — just hold your nose and dodge the racist algorithm.)
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It irks me a bit that this is being pitched as medical groups "defying" RFKJ. They're just doing their job and putting out reasonable recommendations, declining to lie about their work just because there is some absolute crackpottery in the federal office.
August 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It irks me a bit that this is being pitched as medical groups "defying" RFKJ. They're just doing their job and putting out reasonable recommendations, declining to lie about their work just because there is some absolute crackpottery in the federal office.
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Canada has fully approved Moderna’s 2025-2026 COVID19 vaccine.
Moderna’s latest COVID-19 vaccine is both approved and ‘made in Canada’ - National | Globalnews.ca
An update to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine that targets the newest variants and is made entirely within Canada's borders was just approved by Health Canada.
globalnews.ca
August 26, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Canada has fully approved Moderna’s 2025-2026 COVID19 vaccine.
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"Every dollar spent relitigating the disproven vaccine-autism link is a dollar stolen from research that could actually help people with autism — studies on support services, educational interventions, employment programs and other factors behind autism."
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August 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"Every dollar spent relitigating the disproven vaccine-autism link is a dollar stolen from research that could actually help people with autism — studies on support services, educational interventions, employment programs and other factors behind autism."
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