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👇🏻 Get weekly science-backed updates
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1/ 🚨 Big changes are coming. We’re entering a new era in America, and it’s messy out there. But I’m here to help you navigate the chaos with evidence-based, clear health information. If you’re tired of the noise, you’re in the right place. 👇
1/ Whether you tuned in for the friends, football, halftime show, or, and let's be so real right now, the snacks… Super Bowl ads always give us something to talk about. But this year, a couple of wellness ads deserve a closer look through a public health lens.
February 10, 2026 at 9:23 PM
1/ Whether you tuned in for the friends, football, halftime show, or, and let's be so real right now, the snacks… Super Bowl ads always give us something to talk about. But this year, a couple of wellness ads deserve a closer look through a public health lens.
A few #BenitoBowl memes to brighten you day
February 10, 2026 at 6:36 PM
A few #BenitoBowl memes to brighten you day
1/ This week’s California #publichealth update covers a TB outbreak in San Francisco, a measles case in Disneyland, and of course, our check-in on winter viruses diseases. Let's get into it 👇
February 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
1/ This week’s California #publichealth update covers a TB outbreak in San Francisco, a measles case in Disneyland, and of course, our check-in on winter viruses diseases. Let's get into it 👇
1/ Last week, the US flag was lowered at WHO headquarters in Geneva after the US officially left.
Over 10 years ago, I checked into that same building as a young epidemiologist. I remember photographing the UN flags, feeling proud to work toward a healthier world with other countries.
Over 10 years ago, I checked into that same building as a young epidemiologist. I remember photographing the UN flags, feeling proud to work toward a healthier world with other countries.
February 7, 2026 at 7:51 PM
1/ Last week, the US flag was lowered at WHO headquarters in Geneva after the US officially left.
Over 10 years ago, I checked into that same building as a young epidemiologist. I remember photographing the UN flags, feeling proud to work toward a healthier world with other countries.
Over 10 years ago, I checked into that same building as a young epidemiologist. I remember photographing the UN flags, feeling proud to work toward a healthier world with other countries.
1/ It’s almost the weekend, but as you know, viruses don't take time off! But don't worry, we've got you covered with a quick infectious disease weather report.
To start, reports of fever, cough, and sore throat are rising again, as is typical when schools resume after the holidays.
To start, reports of fever, cough, and sore throat are rising again, as is typical when schools resume after the holidays.
February 6, 2026 at 2:53 PM
1/ It’s almost the weekend, but as you know, viruses don't take time off! But don't worry, we've got you covered with a quick infectious disease weather report.
To start, reports of fever, cough, and sore throat are rising again, as is typical when schools resume after the holidays.
To start, reports of fever, cough, and sore throat are rising again, as is typical when schools resume after the holidays.
1/ NYC has a new #HealthCommissioner.
Dr. Alister Martin was appointed to lead the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene—the largest public health agency in the country.
Here’s what to know ⬇️
Dr. Alister Martin was appointed to lead the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene—the largest public health agency in the country.
Here’s what to know ⬇️
February 5, 2026 at 6:09 PM
1/ NYC has a new #HealthCommissioner.
Dr. Alister Martin was appointed to lead the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene—the largest public health agency in the country.
Here’s what to know ⬇️
Dr. Alister Martin was appointed to lead the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene—the largest public health agency in the country.
Here’s what to know ⬇️
1/ Vaccines worked so well that people have forgotten what life looked like without them. #Measles is reminding us. Because it’s the most contagious virus on Earth, even small drops in vaccination give it an opening.
And right now, those openings are everywhere, both nationally and globally.
And right now, those openings are everywhere, both nationally and globally.
February 4, 2026 at 4:28 PM
1/ Vaccines worked so well that people have forgotten what life looked like without them. #Measles is reminding us. Because it’s the most contagious virus on Earth, even small drops in vaccination give it an opening.
And right now, those openings are everywhere, both nationally and globally.
And right now, those openings are everywhere, both nationally and globally.
1/ I've gotten sooooo many questions about #Nipahvirus over the last few days, so I wanted to jump on here to give some clarity. To start off, no, we aren't on the brink of another pandemic and the headlines I'm seeing have been blowing this way out of proportion. Here’s what’s actually happening🧵
February 3, 2026 at 9:47 PM
1/ I've gotten sooooo many questions about #Nipahvirus over the last few days, so I wanted to jump on here to give some clarity. To start off, no, we aren't on the brink of another pandemic and the headlines I'm seeing have been blowing this way out of proportion. Here’s what’s actually happening🧵
1/ We’re in the middle of a rough respiratory season. So naturally, everywhere you turn online, someone is offering advice on how to “boost your immune system.” The problem is that good science and bad advice are all tangled together, making it hard to know what actually works. Let's get into it 👇
February 2, 2026 at 11:20 PM
1/ We’re in the middle of a rough respiratory season. So naturally, everywhere you turn online, someone is offering advice on how to “boost your immune system.” The problem is that good science and bad advice are all tangled together, making it hard to know what actually works. Let's get into it 👇
Happy Monday! We're trying something new: Ahead of deep dives, we want to know your questions. So, on Mondays, I’ll ask you directly, right here on Bluesky.
Our next topic: whether pediatricians are financially incentivized to give more vaccines. What have you heard and what do you want to know?
Our next topic: whether pediatricians are financially incentivized to give more vaccines. What have you heard and what do you want to know?
February 2, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Happy Monday! We're trying something new: Ahead of deep dives, we want to know your questions. So, on Mondays, I’ll ask you directly, right here on Bluesky.
Our next topic: whether pediatricians are financially incentivized to give more vaccines. What have you heard and what do you want to know?
Our next topic: whether pediatricians are financially incentivized to give more vaccines. What have you heard and what do you want to know?
1/ This week’s edition looks at a few infectious diseases in California, but I want to start with a pause.
The WHO defines health as complete physical, mental, and social well-being. By that definition, many of us are not okay right now. 👇
The WHO defines health as complete physical, mental, and social well-being. By that definition, many of us are not okay right now. 👇
January 30, 2026 at 5:25 PM
1/ This week’s edition looks at a few infectious diseases in California, but I want to start with a pause.
The WHO defines health as complete physical, mental, and social well-being. By that definition, many of us are not okay right now. 👇
The WHO defines health as complete physical, mental, and social well-being. By that definition, many of us are not okay right now. 👇
1/ Time for a quick infectious disease “weather report.” We're giving you a quick look at what we’re seeing right now across measles, flu-like illness, and Covid. 🧵
January 29, 2026 at 10:09 PM
1/ Time for a quick infectious disease “weather report.” We're giving you a quick look at what we’re seeing right now across measles, flu-like illness, and Covid. 🧵
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1/ Immigration enforcement is impacting people’s health. It’s a public health issue.
ICE raids and deportations don’t only affect the people directly targeted. The health impacts ripple through families, schools, clinics, and entire communities.
ICE raids and deportations don’t only affect the people directly targeted. The health impacts ripple through families, schools, clinics, and entire communities.
January 29, 2026 at 4:39 PM
1/ Immigration enforcement is impacting people’s health. It’s a public health issue.
ICE raids and deportations don’t only affect the people directly targeted. The health impacts ripple through families, schools, clinics, and entire communities.
ICE raids and deportations don’t only affect the people directly targeted. The health impacts ripple through families, schools, clinics, and entire communities.
1/ Recently, RFK Jr. made sweeping changes to childhood vaccine guidance using terms like “shared clinical decision-making” and “informed consent.” At first glance, they sound empowering—but the reality is more complicated. YLE contributor @kmpanthagani.bsky.social is breaking it down for us🧵
January 28, 2026 at 10:35 PM
1/ Recently, RFK Jr. made sweeping changes to childhood vaccine guidance using terms like “shared clinical decision-making” and “informed consent.” At first glance, they sound empowering—but the reality is more complicated. YLE contributor @kmpanthagani.bsky.social is breaking it down for us🧵
1/ Today you might be expecting the weekly Dose on flu, the U.S. pulling out of the WHO, or other health headlines. I’ll get back there soon. But after this weekend, those topics felt small and I needed to pause. Because I don’t know about you, but my weekend was full of really hard juxtapositions🧵
January 27, 2026 at 5:41 PM
1/ Today you might be expecting the weekly Dose on flu, the U.S. pulling out of the WHO, or other health headlines. I’ll get back there soon. But after this weekend, those topics felt small and I needed to pause. Because I don’t know about you, but my weekend was full of really hard juxtapositions🧵
1/ #Microplastics are a bit of a hot topic right now, and I've been getting A LOT of questions about them. I've also seen falsehoods floating around the internet, so I thought it might be time to break down the facts, what California is doing, and some practical steps to reduce exposure 👇
January 23, 2026 at 8:25 PM
1/ #Microplastics are a bit of a hot topic right now, and I've been getting A LOT of questions about them. I've also seen falsehoods floating around the internet, so I thought it might be time to break down the facts, what California is doing, and some practical steps to reduce exposure 👇
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1/ It's Thursday and you know what that means... time for the New York #publichealth update! This week, we're talking about blood shortages, Legionnaire’s cases in Harlem, a Code Blue for extreme cold, and the ongoing virus season. Let's get into it 🧵
January 22, 2026 at 9:01 PM
1/ It's Thursday and you know what that means... time for the New York #publichealth update! This week, we're talking about blood shortages, Legionnaire’s cases in Harlem, a Code Blue for extreme cold, and the ongoing virus season. Let's get into it 🧵
1/ Anyone else feeling a little low? 🙋♀️
The public health news cycle has been heavy lately, but something that’s helped me is intentionally stopping to notice where progress is happening to remind ourselves what sustained investment and science can actually do.Here are a few bright spots👇
The public health news cycle has been heavy lately, but something that’s helped me is intentionally stopping to notice where progress is happening to remind ourselves what sustained investment and science can actually do.Here are a few bright spots👇
January 22, 2026 at 4:13 PM
1/ Anyone else feeling a little low? 🙋♀️
The public health news cycle has been heavy lately, but something that’s helped me is intentionally stopping to notice where progress is happening to remind ourselves what sustained investment and science can actually do.Here are a few bright spots👇
The public health news cycle has been heavy lately, but something that’s helped me is intentionally stopping to notice where progress is happening to remind ourselves what sustained investment and science can actually do.Here are a few bright spots👇
1/ Measles cases are climbing fast and right now, we're seeing the worst January for #measles infections in over 30 years. Hundreds of cases have already been reported across the U.S. in a month that historically sees slower spread during outbreaks due to school breaks and colder temperatures.
January 21, 2026 at 5:06 PM
1/ Measles cases are climbing fast and right now, we're seeing the worst January for #measles infections in over 30 years. Hundreds of cases have already been reported across the U.S. in a month that historically sees slower spread during outbreaks due to school breaks and colder temperatures.
1/ It’s a new week and I’m back from the Amazon jungle, where monkeys, anacondas, and piranhas somehow felt calmer than everything happening in the U.S. landscape. Infectious diseases are moving and policy shifts are reshaping health protections. Here’s your #publichealth Dose for the week🧵
January 20, 2026 at 10:06 PM
1/ It’s a new week and I’m back from the Amazon jungle, where monkeys, anacondas, and piranhas somehow felt calmer than everything happening in the U.S. landscape. Infectious diseases are moving and policy shifts are reshaping health protections. Here’s your #publichealth Dose for the week🧵
1/ January brings a lot of new opportunities, and for California, new policies are taking effect that could have important #publichealth impacts: fortifying foods to prevent birth defects, and making insulin more affordable. We also have a growing flu season to discuss. Let's get started 👇
January 19, 2026 at 4:42 PM
1/ January brings a lot of new opportunities, and for California, new policies are taking effect that could have important #publichealth impacts: fortifying foods to prevent birth defects, and making insulin more affordable. We also have a growing flu season to discuss. Let's get started 👇
1/ New Dietary Guidelines have arrived. MyPlate is out. The inverted food pyramid is in.
The USDA and HHS released the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans last week. These guidelines shape nutrition policy, school meals, and clinical guidance for millions. Let's break down what changed 👇
The USDA and HHS released the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans last week. These guidelines shape nutrition policy, school meals, and clinical guidance for millions. Let's break down what changed 👇
January 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
1/ New Dietary Guidelines have arrived. MyPlate is out. The inverted food pyramid is in.
The USDA and HHS released the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans last week. These guidelines shape nutrition policy, school meals, and clinical guidance for millions. Let's break down what changed 👇
The USDA and HHS released the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans last week. These guidelines shape nutrition policy, school meals, and clinical guidance for millions. Let's break down what changed 👇
1/ A lot is shifting in New York health policy right now. From childcare to health insurance to a historic nurse strike, this week’s updates have real implications, both good and bad, for families across the state. Here’s what you need to know. 🧵
January 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
1/ A lot is shifting in New York health policy right now. From childcare to health insurance to a historic nurse strike, this week’s updates have real implications, both good and bad, for families across the state. Here’s what you need to know. 🧵