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Measles virus and rinderpest virus divergence dated to the sixth century BCE
Measles virus diverged from rinderpest virus in the sixth century BCE, indicating an early origin for human measles.
www.science.org
Measles likely came from cows (via rinderpest) around the 6th century BCE.
For 2,500 years, we didn’t evolve superhuman resistance—children just died. Real protection only came in the 1960s, with vaccines.
Our superpower isn’t evolving into superhumans. It’s outthinking pathogens.
For 2,500 years, we didn’t evolve superhuman resistance—children just died. Real protection only came in the 1960s, with vaccines.
Our superpower isn’t evolving into superhumans. It’s outthinking pathogens.
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My latest: news.immunologic.org/p/rfk-jrs-al...
I debunk ALL of RFK Jr.’s lies about aluminum & vaccines.
•Aluminum adjuvants in vaccines DO NOT CAUSE allergies or autism.
•You eat 70X more aluminum daily than any vaccine contains.
•There is no peanut oil in any vaccine. EVER.
Read ⬇️
I debunk ALL of RFK Jr.’s lies about aluminum & vaccines.
•Aluminum adjuvants in vaccines DO NOT CAUSE allergies or autism.
•You eat 70X more aluminum daily than any vaccine contains.
•There is no peanut oil in any vaccine. EVER.
Read ⬇️
RFK Jr.'s Aluminum Lie
No, aluminum vaccine adjuvants aren't causing autism, allergies, or other health issues. RFK Jr.'s conspiracy hinges on a 1961 patent, zero evidence, and total ignorance of immunology.
news.immunologic.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:53 PM
My latest: news.immunologic.org/p/rfk-jrs-al...
I debunk ALL of RFK Jr.’s lies about aluminum & vaccines.
•Aluminum adjuvants in vaccines DO NOT CAUSE allergies or autism.
•You eat 70X more aluminum daily than any vaccine contains.
•There is no peanut oil in any vaccine. EVER.
Read ⬇️
I debunk ALL of RFK Jr.’s lies about aluminum & vaccines.
•Aluminum adjuvants in vaccines DO NOT CAUSE allergies or autism.
•You eat 70X more aluminum daily than any vaccine contains.
•There is no peanut oil in any vaccine. EVER.
Read ⬇️
Hickman’s Egg Ranch, the largest egg producer in the Southwest United States and 81 year old family run company, is being sold to a Brazilian company after suffering major losses from a bird-flu outbreak that wiped out nearly six million birds. www.azfamily.com/2025/11/16/a...
Arizona-based Hickman’s Family Farms set to be acquired by Brazilian company
Hickman’s Family Farms has over five locations across Arizona. The company also has locations in California, Colorado, and Nevada.
www.azfamily.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Hickman’s Egg Ranch, the largest egg producer in the Southwest United States and 81 year old family run company, is being sold to a Brazilian company after suffering major losses from a bird-flu outbreak that wiped out nearly six million birds. www.azfamily.com/2025/11/16/a...
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Papillomavirus : plus d’un million de vies sauvées grâce à la vaccination dans les pays pauvres
Papillomavirus : plus d’un million de vies sauvées grâce à la vaccination dans les pays pauvres
Le papillomavirus humain (HPV) est la principale cause du cancer du col de l’utérus, l’une des maladies les plus mortelles pour les femmes. L’Alliance mondiale du vaccin a lancé une vaste campagne depuis trois ans.
www.liberation.fr
November 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Papillomavirus : plus d’un million de vies sauvées grâce à la vaccination dans les pays pauvres
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Performance of Diagnostic Tests for Histoplasmosis Across Clinical Syndromes and Immune Statuses
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/49TfsIJ
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/49TfsIJ
November 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Performance of Diagnostic Tests for Histoplasmosis Across Clinical Syndromes and Immune Statuses
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/49TfsIJ
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/49TfsIJ
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UPDATED: Washington state epidemiologist on first human infected with H5N5 bird flu strain, different from H5N1 that has been spreading widely: “This is a severely ill patient.” But officials say no change to public health response or guidance. My story. 1/3
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
First U.S. case of human bird flu in 9 months confirmed in Washington state
The U.S. has reported its first human case of bird flu since February, with a confirmed infection in Washington state
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
UPDATED: Washington state epidemiologist on first human infected with H5N5 bird flu strain, different from H5N1 that has been spreading widely: “This is a severely ill patient.” But officials say no change to public health response or guidance. My story. 1/3
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Another #Marburg vaccine💉candidate originated in Canada's National Microbiology Lab 20yrs ago (alongside the 1st #Ebola vaccine).
It's only now approaching clinical trials c/o IAVI w/ US BARDA funding.
Will the new HERC agency, described as Canada's BARDA, better support Cdn innovation end-to-end?
It's only now approaching clinical trials c/o IAVI w/ US BARDA funding.
Will the new HERC agency, described as Canada's BARDA, better support Cdn innovation end-to-end?
November 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Marburg outbreaks have often been associated with mining and caves, where bats roost.
The outbreaks in Kigali, Rwanda and Durba, DRC both originated in mines.
Likewise, in July 2007, 4 cases of Marburg (1 fatal) occurred in miners at Kitaka Mine in southern Uganda 1/n
The outbreaks in Kigali, Rwanda and Durba, DRC both originated in mines.
Likewise, in July 2007, 4 cases of Marburg (1 fatal) occurred in miners at Kitaka Mine in southern Uganda 1/n
November 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Marburg outbreaks have often been associated with mining and caves, where bats roost.
The outbreaks in Kigali, Rwanda and Durba, DRC both originated in mines.
Likewise, in July 2007, 4 cases of Marburg (1 fatal) occurred in miners at Kitaka Mine in southern Uganda 1/n
The outbreaks in Kigali, Rwanda and Durba, DRC both originated in mines.
Likewise, in July 2007, 4 cases of Marburg (1 fatal) occurred in miners at Kitaka Mine in southern Uganda 1/n
Marburg outbreaks are usually smaller but may be deadlier per patent than Ebola.
Angola’s 2004–05 outbreak size was an exception: 252 cases, 227 deaths (~90%) with many cases likely uncounted. Likewise, Durba, DRC saw 154 cases and 128 deaths (83% case-fatality rate) 1/n
Angola’s 2004–05 outbreak size was an exception: 252 cases, 227 deaths (~90%) with many cases likely uncounted. Likewise, Durba, DRC saw 154 cases and 128 deaths (83% case-fatality rate) 1/n
History of Marburg Outbreaks
A summary of all Marburg virus disease cases and outbreaks since 1967
www.cdc.gov
November 15, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Marburg outbreaks are usually smaller but may be deadlier per patent than Ebola.
Angola’s 2004–05 outbreak size was an exception: 252 cases, 227 deaths (~90%) with many cases likely uncounted. Likewise, Durba, DRC saw 154 cases and 128 deaths (83% case-fatality rate) 1/n
Angola’s 2004–05 outbreak size was an exception: 252 cases, 227 deaths (~90%) with many cases likely uncounted. Likewise, Durba, DRC saw 154 cases and 128 deaths (83% case-fatality rate) 1/n
Marburg and Ebola fly. Africa’s largest mammal migration is bats—and as climate shifts, forests fall, and people move or mine in bat habitats, bats and humans meet more often. That means risking spillover of Ebola and Marburg. www.lifegate.com/africa-large...
Africa's largest bat migration is under threat - LifeGate
Every year, African straw-coloured fruit bats migrate to Kasanka National Park from the Democratic Republic of Congo to pollinate and feed on wild fruits.
www.lifegate.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Marburg and Ebola fly. Africa’s largest mammal migration is bats—and as climate shifts, forests fall, and people move or mine in bat habitats, bats and humans meet more often. That means risking spillover of Ebola and Marburg. www.lifegate.com/africa-large...
An investigational Marburg vaccine used in Rwanda’s 2024 outbreak is not yet approved but can be deployed in outbreaks if protocols move quickly
A monoclonal antibody was also used in Rwanda, but this isn’t a cure. Past Marburg outbreaks have had 24–88% fatality rates, esp affecting health workers
A monoclonal antibody was also used in Rwanda, but this isn’t a cure. Past Marburg outbreaks have had 24–88% fatality rates, esp affecting health workers
How Rwanda mounted a research response with an investigational vaccine just ten days into a Marburg outbreak - npj Vaccines
npj Vaccines - How Rwanda mounted a research response with an investigational vaccine just ten days into a Marburg outbreak
www.nature.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
An investigational Marburg vaccine used in Rwanda’s 2024 outbreak is not yet approved but can be deployed in outbreaks if protocols move quickly
A monoclonal antibody was also used in Rwanda, but this isn’t a cure. Past Marburg outbreaks have had 24–88% fatality rates, esp affecting health workers
A monoclonal antibody was also used in Rwanda, but this isn’t a cure. Past Marburg outbreaks have had 24–88% fatality rates, esp affecting health workers
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Esto. Diagnosticamos más fiebres hemorrágicas porque diagnosticamos mejor. Pero también porque el cambio climático altera los hábitats de animales salvajes (murciélagos), nosotros alteramos sus hábitats y nos movemos más
We’ll likely see more viral hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola and Marburg. Better diagnostics, climate- and environmental- change driven shifts in bat migration, disruption of bat habitats (mines/caves) by extractive industries, and increased human mobility increase outbreak spread - and detection
November 15, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Esto. Diagnosticamos más fiebres hemorrágicas porque diagnosticamos mejor. Pero también porque el cambio climático altera los hábitats de animales salvajes (murciélagos), nosotros alteramos sus hábitats y nos movemos más
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We’ll likely see more viral hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola and Marburg. Better diagnostics, climate- and environmental- change driven shifts in bat migration, disruption of bat habitats (mines/caves) by extractive industries, and increased human mobility increase outbreak spread - and detection
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 AM
We’ll likely see more viral hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola and Marburg. Better diagnostics, climate- and environmental- change driven shifts in bat migration, disruption of bat habitats (mines/caves) by extractive industries, and increased human mobility increase outbreak spread - and detection
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The outbreak in Ethiopia is #Marburg virus, the first such outbreak for this country. 9 cases so far, including some health workers. x.com/drtedros/sta...
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on X: "#Ethiopia has confirmed the outbreak that has infected at least 9 people in the south of the country is of #Marburg virus disease. I commend Ethiopia’s @FMoHealth for its rapid and transparent response to the outbreak, and the work of the Ethiopia Public Health Institute and" / X
#Ethiopia has confirmed the outbreak that has infected at least 9 people in the south of the country is of #Marburg virus disease. I commend Ethiopia’s @FMoHealth for its rapid and transparent response to the outbreak, and the work of the Ethiopia Public Health Institute and
x.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The outbreak in Ethiopia is #Marburg virus, the first such outbreak for this country. 9 cases so far, including some health workers. x.com/drtedros/sta...
Ethiopia has never had a known viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak. In the southwest of Ethiopia, centered in a hospital in Jinka town, there is now an outbreak of 9 cases. www.afro.who.int/countries/et...
Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the South Ethiopia Region, the first of its kind in the country, following laboratory testing of samples from a clus...
www.afro.who.int
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Ethiopia has never had a known viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak. In the southwest of Ethiopia, centered in a hospital in Jinka town, there is now an outbreak of 9 cases. www.afro.who.int/countries/et...
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The deadly fever in Ethiopia has been identified as Marburg disease.
It’s the first time a Marburg outbreak has been identified in Ethiopia.
#IDsky 🧪
www.afro.who.int/countries/et...
It’s the first time a Marburg outbreak has been identified in Ethiopia.
#IDsky 🧪
www.afro.who.int/countries/et...
Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the South Ethiopia Region, the first of its kind in the country, following laboratory testing of samples from a clus...
www.afro.who.int
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The deadly fever in Ethiopia has been identified as Marburg disease.
It’s the first time a Marburg outbreak has been identified in Ethiopia.
#IDsky 🧪
www.afro.who.int/countries/et...
It’s the first time a Marburg outbreak has been identified in Ethiopia.
#IDsky 🧪
www.afro.who.int/countries/et...
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Jay Bhattacharya's plan for a new pandemic is for everyone to suddenly be healthy.
November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Jay Bhattacharya's plan for a new pandemic is for everyone to suddenly be healthy.
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New paper with @statsepi.bsky.social and @deevybee.bsky.social in which we show there's really no evidence for a link between the gut microbiome and autism www.cell.com/neuron/fullt...
Conceptual and methodological flaws undermine claims of a link between the gut microbiome and autism
Claims that the gut microbiome causally contributes to autism regularly appear in
the scientific literature and popular press. Mitchell et al. critically examine influential
studies underpinning these...
www.cell.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
New paper with @statsepi.bsky.social and @deevybee.bsky.social in which we show there's really no evidence for a link between the gut microbiome and autism www.cell.com/neuron/fullt...
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A new approach to pandemic preparedness:
1️⃣ Stop preparing for pandemics
2️⃣ Rewrite history of the last major pandemic
3️⃣ Go to the gym
Simple - 🤷♂️.
www.city-journal.org/article/nih-...
1️⃣ Stop preparing for pandemics
2️⃣ Rewrite history of the last major pandemic
3️⃣ Go to the gym
Simple - 🤷♂️.
www.city-journal.org/article/nih-...
NIH Directors: The World Needs a New Pandemic Playbook
The old one failed to cope with Covid and may even have caused it.
www.city-journal.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A new approach to pandemic preparedness:
1️⃣ Stop preparing for pandemics
2️⃣ Rewrite history of the last major pandemic
3️⃣ Go to the gym
Simple - 🤷♂️.
www.city-journal.org/article/nih-...
1️⃣ Stop preparing for pandemics
2️⃣ Rewrite history of the last major pandemic
3️⃣ Go to the gym
Simple - 🤷♂️.
www.city-journal.org/article/nih-...
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The application deadline for this open faculty position is this Friday, 11/14!
My department is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor in Epidemiology! #Episky listings.jobs.gmu.edu/jobs/global-...
Global and Community Health, Assistant/Associate Professor in Epidemiology - Fairfax, VA, Virginia, United States - Other, Virginia, United States
Department: College of Public Health
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairf...
listings.jobs.gmu.edu
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The application deadline for this open faculty position is this Friday, 11/14!
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Promising results from a new malaria drug offer hope against emerging drug resistance in Africa. In a clinical trial, ganaplacide–lumefantrine (GanLum) cured 97.4% of participants, outperforming an existing treatment, which cured 94%.
First new type of malaria treatment in decades shows promise against drug resistance
If approved, GanLum could be available within a year and a half, according to maker.
go.nature.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Promising results from a new malaria drug offer hope against emerging drug resistance in Africa. In a clinical trial, ganaplacide–lumefantrine (GanLum) cured 97.4% of participants, outperforming an existing treatment, which cured 94%.
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With 42 news measles cases, US total tops 1,700
Last year the United States had 285 measles cases.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
Last year the United States had 285 measles cases.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
November 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
With 42 news measles cases, US total tops 1,700
Last year the United States had 285 measles cases.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
Last year the United States had 285 measles cases.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
Nov 12, 1994, at age 54
Wilma Rudolph overcame childhood polio & years in a leg brace to become the fastest woman runner in the world! #inspiration
The first American woman, as well as the first Black woman, to win 3 gold medals in a single Olympiad, Rome 1960. 🥇🥇🥇
She died #OTD in 1994.
The first American woman, as well as the first Black woman, to win 3 gold medals in a single Olympiad, Rome 1960. 🥇🥇🥇
She died #OTD in 1994.
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Nov 12, 1994, at age 54
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Wild-type polio detected in German sewage—this is *actual* polio, not vaccine-derived virus. This will probably be a one-off event, but it shows the real potential for polio reintroduction into under-vaccinated communities.
www.reuters.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Wild-type polio detected in German sewage—this is *actual* polio, not vaccine-derived virus. This will probably be a one-off event, but it shows the real potential for polio reintroduction into under-vaccinated communities.
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Former USAID official Dr. Atul Gawande says tens of thousands have died since Trump shut down the agency: “We had the cure for death from malnutrition, and we took it away”.
Former USAID Official: Tens of Thousands Have Died Since Trump Shuttered Agency
“We had the cure for death from malnutrition, and we took it away,” said Dr. Atul Gawande.
truthout.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Former USAID official Dr. Atul Gawande says tens of thousands have died since Trump shut down the agency: “We had the cure for death from malnutrition, and we took it away”.
The UK’s new £850M pledge to fight AIDS, TB & malaria hides a 15% funding cut. Global health budgets keep shrinking while crises grow.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
www.reuters.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The UK’s new £850M pledge to fight AIDS, TB & malaria hides a 15% funding cut. Global health budgets keep shrinking while crises grow.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
www.reuters.com/business/hea...