Ben Kasstan-Dabush
@benk-d.bsky.social
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This week we* were treated to a moving and candid conversation between author Yehudis Fletcher and host Ben Kasstan-Dabush @benk-d.bsky.social about Fletcher's gripping memoir 'Chutzpah: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality and Daring to Stay'
*including a dog!
*including a dog!
October 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This week we* were treated to a moving and candid conversation between author Yehudis Fletcher and host Ben Kasstan-Dabush @benk-d.bsky.social about Fletcher's gripping memoir 'Chutzpah: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality and Daring to Stay'
*including a dog!
*including a dog!
If you enjoyed @lshtm.bsky.social UNPACKED, then this podcast synethesises a range of presentations & talks. Catch me discussing how healthcare workers can see themselves as offering 'culturally appropriate care,' but actually mislead patients by withholding choices pod.link/1497329104/e...
October 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
If you enjoyed @lshtm.bsky.social UNPACKED, then this podcast synethesises a range of presentations & talks. Catch me discussing how healthcare workers can see themselves as offering 'culturally appropriate care,' but actually mislead patients by withholding choices pod.link/1497329104/e...
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Concern at US move to multiple vaccinations over single #MMRV vaccine
@benk-d.bsky.social explains that consensus is critical for healthcare practitioners to recommend #vaccines so parents are confident of best choices to protect their children.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
@benk-d.bsky.social explains that consensus is critical for healthcare practitioners to recommend #vaccines so parents are confident of best choices to protect their children.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
September 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Concern at US move to multiple vaccinations over single #MMRV vaccine
@benk-d.bsky.social explains that consensus is critical for healthcare practitioners to recommend #vaccines so parents are confident of best choices to protect their children.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
@benk-d.bsky.social explains that consensus is critical for healthcare practitioners to recommend #vaccines so parents are confident of best choices to protect their children.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
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#Misinformation warning issued as more children starting school without #vaccinations
In the Independent @benk-d.bsky.social urges caution over #vaccine info on social media & advises checking #NHS website or with GP amid low uptake of childhood vaccines.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
In the Independent @benk-d.bsky.social urges caution over #vaccine info on social media & advises checking #NHS website or with GP amid low uptake of childhood vaccines.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Misinformation warning issued as more children starting school without vaccinations
None of the main childhood vaccines in England reached the 95 per cent target this year, health officials warn
www.independent.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
#Misinformation warning issued as more children starting school without #vaccinations
In the Independent @benk-d.bsky.social urges caution over #vaccine info on social media & advises checking #NHS website or with GP amid low uptake of childhood vaccines.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
In the Independent @benk-d.bsky.social urges caution over #vaccine info on social media & advises checking #NHS website or with GP amid low uptake of childhood vaccines.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
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Decline in UK childhood vaccine uptake
In @bmj.com, @benk-d.bsky.social & Tracey Chantler argue coordinated action needed to improve #vaccine confidence & convenience to combat outbreaks affecting children in disadvantaged areas.
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
In @bmj.com, @benk-d.bsky.social & Tracey Chantler argue coordinated action needed to improve #vaccine confidence & convenience to combat outbreaks affecting children in disadvantaged areas.
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Decline in UK childhood vaccine uptake
Coordinate action to improve confidence and convenience
In England, none of the childhood vaccine programmes attained the World Health Organization recommended 95% coverage target in 2023-24.1 Covera...
www.bmj.com
July 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Decline in UK childhood vaccine uptake
In @bmj.com, @benk-d.bsky.social & Tracey Chantler argue coordinated action needed to improve #vaccine confidence & convenience to combat outbreaks affecting children in disadvantaged areas.
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
In @bmj.com, @benk-d.bsky.social & Tracey Chantler argue coordinated action needed to improve #vaccine confidence & convenience to combat outbreaks affecting children in disadvantaged areas.
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
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Cases of most infectious disease keep climbing in UK with 2 major areas most at risk
In The Daily Mail, @benk-d.bsky.social discusses tackling low #MMR uptake as North West & London report highest #measles cases & Hackney lowest coverage by a local authority.
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
In The Daily Mail, @benk-d.bsky.social discusses tackling low #MMR uptake as North West & London report highest #measles cases & Hackney lowest coverage by a local authority.
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Cases of the world's most infectious disease keep climbing in the UK
British health chiefs already sounded the alarm over a spike in cases earlier this year; last year saw the highest number of infections recorded annually since 2012.
www.dailymail.co.uk
August 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Cases of most infectious disease keep climbing in UK with 2 major areas most at risk
In The Daily Mail, @benk-d.bsky.social discusses tackling low #MMR uptake as North West & London report highest #measles cases & Hackney lowest coverage by a local authority.
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
In The Daily Mail, @benk-d.bsky.social discusses tackling low #MMR uptake as North West & London report highest #measles cases & Hackney lowest coverage by a local authority.
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
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'England offers an insight into the global picture of declining vaccination coverage, and the consequences,' @benk-d.bsky.social, @lshtm.bsky.social, @bmj.com, 'measles outbreaks disproportionately affect more disadvantaged areas.' See also: @helenebedford.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Measles: Parents urged to vaccinate after child in Liverpool dies
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital has said that it is treating an increasing number of children for measles, amid reports that a child died after contracting the infection.1
The Times reported that a chi...
www.bmj.com
July 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
'England offers an insight into the global picture of declining vaccination coverage, and the consequences,' @benk-d.bsky.social, @lshtm.bsky.social, @bmj.com, 'measles outbreaks disproportionately affect more disadvantaged areas.' See also: @helenebedford.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
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Come & work with me @benvyle.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social & @thelovetankcic.bsky.social Research Assistant with funded PhD within multidisciplinary project on Syphilis & STI control in the UK. Working with us to understand stakeholder & community perspectives on novel STI control strategies
Job Opportunity at LSHTM: Research Assistant
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working i...
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June 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Come & work with me @benvyle.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social & @thelovetankcic.bsky.social Research Assistant with funded PhD within multidisciplinary project on Syphilis & STI control in the UK. Working with us to understand stakeholder & community perspectives on novel STI control strategies
Catch me in @telegraphnews.bsky.social reminding readers that #measles is not benign & it is a big responsibility to care for an infected child. They can deteriorate quickly & there is a risk of encephalitis. Don't wait to #vaccinate 💉=💛
How vaccine fears & summer holidays could trigger a measles surge
In @telegraphnews.bsky.social @benk-d.bsky.social discusses 'worrying' rise in global #measles cases & explains high #vaccination coverage prevents spread of disease but UK rates lagging behind.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06...
In @telegraphnews.bsky.social @benk-d.bsky.social discusses 'worrying' rise in global #measles cases & explains high #vaccination coverage prevents spread of disease but UK rates lagging behind.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06...
How vaccine fears and summer holidays could trigger a measles surge
Last year Unicef and WHO reported the highest number of measles cases in the European region since 1997
www.telegraph.co.uk
June 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Catch me in @telegraphnews.bsky.social reminding readers that #measles is not benign & it is a big responsibility to care for an infected child. They can deteriorate quickly & there is a risk of encephalitis. Don't wait to #vaccinate 💉=💛
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West parents warned as fifth of UK measles cases in region
In Bristol Live @benk-d.bsky.social & @alxsrobert.bsky.social discuss why #vaccination is best protection against #measles as new figures from UKHSA show cases rising in Bristol & South West England.
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
In Bristol Live @benk-d.bsky.social & @alxsrobert.bsky.social discuss why #vaccination is best protection against #measles as new figures from UKHSA show cases rising in Bristol & South West England.
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
West parents warned as fifth of UK measles cases in region
Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated after hundreds of cases
www.bristolpost.co.uk
April 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
West parents warned as fifth of UK measles cases in region
In Bristol Live @benk-d.bsky.social & @alxsrobert.bsky.social discuss why #vaccination is best protection against #measles as new figures from UKHSA show cases rising in Bristol & South West England.
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
In Bristol Live @benk-d.bsky.social & @alxsrobert.bsky.social discuss why #vaccination is best protection against #measles as new figures from UKHSA show cases rising in Bristol & South West England.
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
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Austerity, the COVID-19 pandemic, health inequalities, complacency about rarely-seen diseases, and many other factors have all contributed to a decline in vaccine coverage. For more about this, and how we respond, see this excellent comment from @benk-d.bsky.social: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Expert Comment – Measles cases increase by 20% globally | LSHTM
Measles infections are rising globally, according to new figures published by the World Health Organization (WHO). Since 2022, cases have increased by 20%, with an estimated 10.3 million infections
www.lshtm.ac.uk
April 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Austerity, the COVID-19 pandemic, health inequalities, complacency about rarely-seen diseases, and many other factors have all contributed to a decline in vaccine coverage. For more about this, and how we respond, see this excellent comment from @benk-d.bsky.social: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
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"Doctors didn’t realize until the young mother had been admitted and in labor that she was infected with the #measles."
Might be worth digging around for your infection control protocols #IDSky #MedSky + #ObGynSky.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Might be worth digging around for your infection control protocols #IDSky #MedSky + #ObGynSky.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Newborn babies exposed to measles in Texas hospital
Infants barely three days old are receiving antibody injections to help protect against the virus. Nearly 300 cases have been reported in the outbreak.
www.nbcnews.com
March 15, 2025 at 11:23 AM
"Doctors didn’t realize until the young mother had been admitted and in labor that she was infected with the #measles."
Might be worth digging around for your infection control protocols #IDSky #MedSky + #ObGynSky.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Might be worth digging around for your infection control protocols #IDSky #MedSky + #ObGynSky.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
We are all vulnerable to #misinformation on social media. But #vaccine information on social media may not be based on scientific evidence, pls look for recognised logos for reassurance. Me in #BBC 👇🏽
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Measles highest in 25 years in European region, WHO says
Children under five constituted more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and Central Asia last year.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We are all vulnerable to #misinformation on social media. But #vaccine information on social media may not be based on scientific evidence, pls look for recognised logos for reassurance. Me in #BBC 👇🏽
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Data shows that #measles cases increased across the @whoeurope.bsky.social region last year & the UK was hit with major #outbreaks. It is never too late to get vaccinated & you can always call your GP surgery to check your / your child's #immunisation status. Me on 💉 👇🏽
news.sky.com/story/measle...
news.sky.com/story/measle...
Measles cases in European region doubled last year to highest since 1997, say WHO and UNICEF
More than 40% of the European region cases were children under five, as the two organisations appealed for urgent action to increase vaccination levels.
news.sky.com
March 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Data shows that #measles cases increased across the @whoeurope.bsky.social region last year & the UK was hit with major #outbreaks. It is never too late to get vaccinated & you can always call your GP surgery to check your / your child's #immunisation status. Me on 💉 👇🏽
news.sky.com/story/measle...
news.sky.com/story/measle...
#Measles cases in the @whoeurope.bsky.social region soared in 2024. Let's not reduce this only to #vaccine hesitancy, it's a huge region with different ways of delivering #immunisations. #PublicHealth investment is constantly at risk, but is vital for engagement & outreach. Me in the media 💉=💛
#Measles surge: cases rise to highest level in 25 years
As WHO report cases up across Europe, @benk-d.bsky.social tells @dailymail.co.uk "it's never too late to get vaccinated" & for info "check with credible sources like the NHS website."
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
As WHO report cases up across Europe, @benk-d.bsky.social tells @dailymail.co.uk "it's never too late to get vaccinated" & for info "check with credible sources like the NHS website."
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Cases of deadly measles rocket to highest level in 25 years
Global health leaders said rates on the continent had doubled in the last year alone, with low uptake of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine threatening to further the spread.
www.dailymail.co.uk
March 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
#Measles cases in the @whoeurope.bsky.social region soared in 2024. Let's not reduce this only to #vaccine hesitancy, it's a huge region with different ways of delivering #immunisations. #PublicHealth investment is constantly at risk, but is vital for engagement & outreach. Me in the media 💉=💛
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#Measles surge: cases rise to highest level in 25 years
As WHO report cases up across Europe, @benk-d.bsky.social tells @dailymail.co.uk "it's never too late to get vaccinated" & for info "check with credible sources like the NHS website."
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
As WHO report cases up across Europe, @benk-d.bsky.social tells @dailymail.co.uk "it's never too late to get vaccinated" & for info "check with credible sources like the NHS website."
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Cases of deadly measles rocket to highest level in 25 years
Global health leaders said rates on the continent had doubled in the last year alone, with low uptake of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine threatening to further the spread.
www.dailymail.co.uk
March 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
#Measles surge: cases rise to highest level in 25 years
As WHO report cases up across Europe, @benk-d.bsky.social tells @dailymail.co.uk "it's never too late to get vaccinated" & for info "check with credible sources like the NHS website."
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
As WHO report cases up across Europe, @benk-d.bsky.social tells @dailymail.co.uk "it's never too late to get vaccinated" & for info "check with credible sources like the NHS website."
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
An unvaccinated school-age #child has died from #measles in Texas. The Trump administration has put #vaccine safety revisionist in charge of the US health apparatus & they are dismantling #publichealth as we know it. County health departments will need support.
www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
Texas announces first death in measles outbreak | Texas DSHS
www.dshs.texas.gov
February 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
An unvaccinated school-age #child has died from #measles in Texas. The Trump administration has put #vaccine safety revisionist in charge of the US health apparatus & they are dismantling #publichealth as we know it. County health departments will need support.
www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
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Please follow @onehealthtrust.bsky.social and other #OneHealth accounts
This week on OWOH #podcast, Ben Kasstan-Dabush of @EdinburghUni & @LSHTM shares strategies to improve #measlesvaccination coverage in communities such as the #Charedi in London & ensure communities are protected from this deadly disease.
Listen here: onehealthtrust.org/news-media/p...
Listen here: onehealthtrust.org/news-media/p...
Spotty Coverage – Filling trust gaps in measles vaccination - One Health Trust
In this podcast, Dr. Ben Kasstan-Dabush discusses why children in specific communities might not get vaccinated and how to reach them.
onehealthtrust.org
February 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Please follow @onehealthtrust.bsky.social and other #OneHealth accounts
A pleasure to join @maggiefox.bsky.social & @onehealthtrust.bsky.social to talk about #vaccines, #measles & sharing responsibility for community health 💉=💛
You have to know who has the voice to influence trust in #vaccines. Sometimes it's not who you'd think, @benk-d.bsky.social of @lshtm.bsky.social and U of Edinburgh has found. He chats with us in the One World, #OneHealth podcast for @onehealthtrust.bsky.social onehealthtrust.org/news-media/p...
Spotty Coverage – Filling trust gaps in measles vaccination - One Health Trust
In this podcast, Dr. Ben Kasstan-Dabush discusses why children in specific communities might not get vaccinated and how to reach them.
onehealthtrust.org
February 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
A pleasure to join @maggiefox.bsky.social & @onehealthtrust.bsky.social to talk about #vaccines, #measles & sharing responsibility for community health 💉=💛
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Very pleased to share @benk-d.bsky.social and @asu-chpdp.bsky.social very own Dr. Rachel Gur-Arie's correspondence in @nature.com focused on the importance of maintaining funding for vaccination efforts in the United States.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Withdrawing funds from US vaccination programmes will worsen crisis of trust in public-health science
Letter to the Editor
www.nature.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Very pleased to share @benk-d.bsky.social and @asu-chpdp.bsky.social very own Dr. Rachel Gur-Arie's correspondence in @nature.com focused on the importance of maintaining funding for vaccination efforts in the United States.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...