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Elizabeth Duffy
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Passionate about science and health. Also a bit of a music nerd and play the harp! Opinions my own
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December 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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accomplishment reflects Brazil’s long-standing commitment to universal and free access to health services through its Unified Health System (SUS), anchored in a strong primary health-care system and respect for human rights."

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And for
WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this histori...
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December 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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*Brazil eliminates mother-child HIV spread*

"The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone."

"This
December 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
*Brazil eliminates mother-child HIV spread*

"The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone."

"This
December 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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perceptions of reproductive medicine

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December 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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most of the time, and we need to adopt a mindset that ensures that we are making ourselves a priority."

My article on HPV and
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pounds in 14 months with healthy eating, portion control, and exercise.

Her advice to women is this; "we put ourselves to the side
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injecting insulin...

She says that "this kind of turned on the light for me—I was forced to reevaluate my lifestyle."

She lost 113
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became depressed."

After a period of using food as a coping mechanism, Patti was diagnosed with obesity, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure....

It got to the point where she would soon need to begin
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treatment ended, her journey continued...

Patti says she "had a hard time finding my old self and I
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wanted to give up, but my husband and family kept me going."

She states that she considers herself lucky because after 9 months, her tumors disappeared and no visible cancer cells remained

Although her
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"Even though my cancer was gone, it changed my life completely...."

Patti's reflections after a tough journey with Stage IIB cervical cancer...

She endured treatment with radiation, chemotherapy and internal radiation..

She states that "at times I
December 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"Even though my cancer was gone, it changed my life completely...."

Patti's reflections after a tough journey with Stage IIB cervical cancer...

She endured treatment with radiation, chemotherapy and internal radiation..

She states that "at times I
December 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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December 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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campaigns to be seen. On an individual level some may see it sooner; some may see it later.

My article on the online antivaccine movement in the age of COVID 19

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If you find my work valuable, do consider
Should vaccine misinformation online be penalized? | youmeandvaccines.ie
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December 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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degree. As such, it can create lifelong issues for either individuals or societies. Sometimes the effect will be seen immediately.

Alternatively, it may take many years or even decades for the true impact of misinformation and disinformation
December 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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*The dangerous impacts of misinformation*

Sometimes, the impact of inaccurate information can`t be reversed; or can be reversed only to a certain
Should vaccine misinformation online be penalized? | youmeandvaccines.ie
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December 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
*The dangerous impacts of misinformation*

Sometimes, the impact of inaccurate information can`t be reversed; or can be reversed only to a certain
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December 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“It seems many people aren’t aware of how deadly an influenza can be.."

"They worry more about a side effect from an immunization...”

Christine A. Maurer reflects on the impact that the 1918 influenza pandemic had on her family…

“At a young age, I learned both of my grandmothers were raised
Why flu vaccination is crucial | youmeandvaccines.ie
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November 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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This information must be repeated over and over again. Vaccines are popular bc they WORK and are SAFE. We can’t let RFK jr win this battle.
September 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Microbiology graduate here 👋

Infectious diseases are NEVER beneficial

VACCINES 👏 SAVE 👏 LIVES 👏
September 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Microbiology graduate here 👋

Infectious diseases are NEVER beneficial

VACCINES 👏 SAVE 👏 LIVES 👏
September 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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August 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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delaying access to life-saving treatment and vaccines for these populations.”

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August 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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research and clinical trials. This exclusion leaves critical gaps in evidence,
August 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM