Brad Johnson MD MPHTM
bradjohnsonmd.bsky.social
Brad Johnson MD MPHTM
@bradjohnsonmd.bsky.social
Reposted by Brad Johnson MD MPHTM
Pediatrics published the Vaccine Integrity Project’s hepatitis B birth dose vaccine evidence review online. The review looked at: 400+ studies/reports, 40 years of data—and the conclusion was unmistakable.
There is no evidence supporting a delay in the hepatitis B birth dose.
tinyurl.com/4kbsm49f
Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth: Safety, Effectiveness, and Public Health Benefit
Since 1991, the CDC has recommended screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in pregnancy and universal hepatitis B vaccination of all medically stable infants at birth, serving as a core strat...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Reposted by Brad Johnson MD MPHTM
State vaccine requirements for school entry are absolutely essential if we have any hope of maintaining herd immunity.

It is madness for states to repeal these requirements. And vaccine exemptions should not be permitted unless for a documented medical contraindication.
February 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Reposted by Brad Johnson MD MPHTM
Just thinking about some of the national security implications of the U.S. government undermining confidence in vaccines and public health.

An illegal biological lab was just busted in Vegas. The owner is being investigated having samples of stuff like HIV, tuberculosis, and Ebola in another…
February 4, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Reposted by Brad Johnson MD MPHTM
US measles cases this year already exceed the total for the whole of 2023 and 2024 combined, and it is only January. Yikes.
January 29, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Reposted by Brad Johnson MD MPHTM
The @nychealthsystem.bsky.social has launched an open-source Special Pathogens Biopreparedness Map to help clinicians connect travel history with real-time outbreak threats.

@jennifernuzzo.bsky.social highlights its value for strengthening frontline preparedness.

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NYC Health + Hospitals Launches Special Pathogens Biopreparedness Map to Monitor and Prepare for Outbreaks - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the launch of its Special Pathogens Biopreparedness Map, a new interactive, open-source tool that visualizes global
www.nychealthandhospitals.org
January 26, 2026 at 3:50 PM