David Joshua Douin, MD
@josh-douin.bsky.social
Anesthesiologist & Intensivist @cuanschutz.bsky.social, @cudeptsurg.bsky.social
Alum of @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social
Liverpool FC supporter, #YNWA
Posts are my own
Alum of @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social
Liverpool FC supporter, #YNWA
Posts are my own
Reposted by David Joshua Douin, MD
Confirmed measles case in #Colorado
Vaccines are safe and work. If you or your kids are not fully vaccinated (according to age-appropriate guidelines), please take action now
cdphe.colorado.gov/press-releas...
Vaccines are safe and work. If you or your kids are not fully vaccinated (according to age-appropriate guidelines), please take action now
cdphe.colorado.gov/press-releas...
One measles case confirmed in Colorado resident with recent international travel | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Coloradans urged to check vaccination status, monitor for symptoms, and review possible exposure locations.
cdphe.colorado.gov
April 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Confirmed measles case in #Colorado
Vaccines are safe and work. If you or your kids are not fully vaccinated (according to age-appropriate guidelines), please take action now
cdphe.colorado.gov/press-releas...
Vaccines are safe and work. If you or your kids are not fully vaccinated (according to age-appropriate guidelines), please take action now
cdphe.colorado.gov/press-releas...
Reposted by David Joshua Douin, MD
"Multiple recent US measles outbreaks, coupled with low vaccination rates, signal a growing domestic hazard."
This Viewpoint discusses updating the existing MMR early third dose recommendation for infants aged 6 to 11 months.
ja.ma/4kSNpw4 #MedSky
This Viewpoint discusses updating the existing MMR early third dose recommendation for infants aged 6 to 11 months.
ja.ma/4kSNpw4 #MedSky
March 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"Multiple recent US measles outbreaks, coupled with low vaccination rates, signal a growing domestic hazard."
This Viewpoint discusses updating the existing MMR early third dose recommendation for infants aged 6 to 11 months.
ja.ma/4kSNpw4 #MedSky
This Viewpoint discusses updating the existing MMR early third dose recommendation for infants aged 6 to 11 months.
ja.ma/4kSNpw4 #MedSky
Excellent opinion piece from two physicians and public health experts.
Bottom Line: The current measles outbreak is serious, unusual, and has a chance to spread rapidly during spring break and other crowded events.
Our best tool to combat measles is the safe and highly effective MMR vaccine.
Bottom Line: The current measles outbreak is serious, unusual, and has a chance to spread rapidly during spring break and other crowded events.
Our best tool to combat measles is the safe and highly effective MMR vaccine.
thehill.com
March 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Excellent opinion piece from two physicians and public health experts.
Bottom Line: The current measles outbreak is serious, unusual, and has a chance to spread rapidly during spring break and other crowded events.
Our best tool to combat measles is the safe and highly effective MMR vaccine.
Bottom Line: The current measles outbreak is serious, unusual, and has a chance to spread rapidly during spring break and other crowded events.
Our best tool to combat measles is the safe and highly effective MMR vaccine.
Reposted by David Joshua Douin, MD
Measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico are fueling concerns about the rapid spread of the highly contagious virus. Here's how to check if you have immunity.
Do You Need a Measles Booster?
With outbreaks spreading in the Southwest, it’s a good time to check your vaccination status.
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico are fueling concerns about the rapid spread of the highly contagious virus. Here's how to check if you have immunity.
Reposted by David Joshua Douin, MD
🧵 US states that implemented abortion bans saw higher than expected infant mortality rates, with larger increases among Black infants and those in southern states, according to this analysis of US national vital statistics data from 2012–2023.
ja.ma/4aVchPn
#MedSky
ja.ma/4aVchPn
#MedSky
February 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🧵 US states that implemented abortion bans saw higher than expected infant mortality rates, with larger increases among Black infants and those in southern states, according to this analysis of US national vital statistics data from 2012–2023.
ja.ma/4aVchPn
#MedSky
ja.ma/4aVchPn
#MedSky
Very well-written editorial published in #JAMA today, outlining the steps states with abortion bans - which are linked to increased infant mortality - can take to support children and families.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Supporting Children and Families Following Abortion Restrictions
In this issue of JAMA, 2 articles characterize the impact of recent state abortion restrictions.1,2 Applying observational causal inference methods, the authors estimate a 1.7% increase in birth rates...
jamanetwork.com
February 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Very well-written editorial published in #JAMA today, outlining the steps states with abortion bans - which are linked to increased infant mortality - can take to support children and families.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Reposted by David Joshua Douin, MD
If the normal chains of communication continue to be disrupted and we continue to distance ourselves from the World Health Organization, then we will increase our chances of having a pandemic sooner.
February 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
If the normal chains of communication continue to be disrupted and we continue to distance ourselves from the World Health Organization, then we will increase our chances of having a pandemic sooner.