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Megan Jehn
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Epidemiology & Global Health
Pandemic preparedness| outbreaks| infectious disease|CPBR
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From the National Academy of Sciences Engineering and Medicine:

“based on our body of work on this topic and the overwhelming scientific consensus, we support the statement that vaccines do not cause autism.”

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National Academies - Statement on CDC’s Updated Vaccine Guidance
National Academies respond to CDC’s updated vaccine guidance, offering scientific context and clarity on vaccine safety.
www.nationalacademies.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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Students in Arizona built & tested CR Boxes for their classrooms & witnessed the benefits firsthand. They are now spreading the word and benefits, here to a fire district. Thanks to @jehnml.bsky.social for great work assisting these amazing young scholars.

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Red Rock GATE Project:  Corsi-Resenthal Air Purifier Boxes
Avra Valley Fire District has recently hosted the GATE students from Red Rock Elementary School to build and install Corsi-Rosenthal air purifiers at…
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September 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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An update from the team on the uncertain future of our program and the impact of NSF budget cuts. Please share and reach out 🦠
Some difficult news from the team: In NSF's FY25-26 Budget Request to Congress, we learned that our program will take a whopping 50% cut - meaning that in September, we'll be $1.25m short of an operating budget that currently supports a cohort of seven PhD students, four postdocs, and three full-time staff. Verena is one of the largest and last pandemic prevention-focused programs in the United States: since 2020, we've supported the training of over 60 postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates. Our researchers have established unique laboratory resources for studying animal immune systems, and discovered new antiviral immune adaptations in bats; developed risk assessment algorithms for wildlife and livestock viruses, and diagnostic algorithms for viruses like dengue, Ebola, and Zika; and quantified the effects of climate change, deforestation, and factory farming on spillover risk. Everything we develop is 100% open source, and our data has supported the research of nearly 150 external researchers in 21 countries to date. We have three months to make up our budget shortfall. Every dollar spent on Verena supports not just our team, but the community of researchers who use our data, code, and resources. You can help us by sharing this post, and reaching out if you're able to support a unique and vulnerable program. Or just head over to viralemergence.org, and take a look at what we do. 🦟 🦇 🦠
June 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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“We have simple tools available, including DIY air cleaners, that can be used to mitigate the health impacts [of wildfires] in communities that are the most vulnerable to the challenges of wildfires and the accompanying air pollution hazards.” @jehnml.bsky.social

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More than 1,000 air filters delivered to LA wildfire survivors | ASU News
As wildfires engulf large areas of Los Angeles, harmful particles and toxic gases from the smoke pose major respiratory health risks to Los Angeles residents. For Liesl McConchie, a board member of th...
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January 28, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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Note to editors and producers: If an executive order demands action that is illegal or outside of the president’s authority, then you should not describe it as ordering something. You should say it seeks to achieve some outcome and then note it is illegal or beyond the power of the president.
March 28, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Update: White House says no one will be fired over the Signal scandal because no one involved was trying to stop the measles outbreak.
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White House says no one will be fired over the Signal scandal because no one involved was trying to cure cancer.
March 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Someone should tell LA there is a large measles outbreak in a neighboring state. The TX outbreak has doubled this week and now includes 48 cases (all unvaccinated) with 13 kids in the hospital. The outbreak is in a county with a very high vaccine exemption rate.
Louisiana Department of Health ends mass vaccinations, bans seasonal vaccine promotion
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham sent a directive to state health workers Thursday ending long-standing mass vaccination clinics and banning staff from promoting seasonal vaccines.
www.nola.com
February 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Wise words from YLE- power also comes from the bottom up! Invest in your local communities-grassroots efforts can fill important voids right now.
https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/power-also-comes-from-the-bottom
January 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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🧵Rapid Response: Air Filters for LA

We are providing fans and filters to help LA residents breathe cleaner air during these devastating fires. Follow this thread for updates and how to get involved.

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Rapid Response: Air Filters for LA
Help Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation reach their goal by donating or sharing with your friends.
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January 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM