Dr. Heather Sue M. Rosen
@medsocionwheels.bsky.social
Friendly neighborhood medical #sociologist at WHN researching behavior and beliefs re: #covid19. Wife. #Mom to DH 👶🏻, #DogMom to Eli + Annie 🐶, #CatMom to Zoe 😻. Living with #EDS and #MCAS. #ATL. #WarEagle and #GoDawgs
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Dipping my toes back in here after taking some time away to have a baby (!)
Missed y’all!
Missed y’all!
Yet unsurprising.
The breadth and scope of cowardice amongst our scientific leadership is staggering.
SCOOP: The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, arguably the nation's most powerful scientific organization, is bending to political pressure and removing terms like "health equity" from pending reports. Members are not happy. Story by me: www.statnews.com/2025/02/20/n...
February 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Yet unsurprising.
Reposted by Dr. Heather Sue M. Rosen
Some Food and Drug Administration scientists have been told to stop using the words "woman," "disabled" and "elderly" in external communications, two sources familiar with the matter said, part of a list of banned terms that a White House spokesman said had misinterpreted Trump's executive order.
Exclusive: FDA staffers told that 'woman,' 'disabled' among banned words; White House says it’s an error
A list with the file name "Prohibited words" has been circulating since at least last week in official work chats, according to two FDA scientists with direct knowledge of the matter.
www.reuters.com
February 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Some Food and Drug Administration scientists have been told to stop using the words "woman," "disabled" and "elderly" in external communications, two sources familiar with the matter said, part of a list of banned terms that a White House spokesman said had misinterpreted Trump's executive order.
It should not need to be said but I’m case you didn’t know— #measles IS a big deal and is definitely not “just a rash” #PSA #publichealth
The number of comments I’ve seen in the last few days claiming otherwise is alarming.
The number of comments I’ve seen in the last few days claiming otherwise is alarming.
February 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
It should not need to be said but I’m case you didn’t know— #measles IS a big deal and is definitely not “just a rash” #PSA #publichealth
The number of comments I’ve seen in the last few days claiming otherwise is alarming.
The number of comments I’ve seen in the last few days claiming otherwise is alarming.
Reposted by Dr. Heather Sue M. Rosen
According to the Houston Chronicle, public health officials in Texas think that there are likely 200-300 people now infected with measles. If confirmed, this outbreak is already out of control. H/t to @mickiemo.bsky.social for the heads up. www.chron.com/news/houston...
Hundreds of people feared infected with measles in Texas
The outbreak of measles in a small West Texas community may be worse than officials originally thought. They are scrambling to promote vaccinations.
www.chron.com
February 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
According to the Houston Chronicle, public health officials in Texas think that there are likely 200-300 people now infected with measles. If confirmed, this outbreak is already out of control. H/t to @mickiemo.bsky.social for the heads up. www.chron.com/news/houston...
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#AskAnInfectiousDiseaseDoc
For the next 24h ask me anything about infectious diseases and vaccines. I will try to answer your questions below.
Answers are not medical advice, just information and education.
I will try to do this periodically. Let's go!
For the next 24h ask me anything about infectious diseases and vaccines. I will try to answer your questions below.
Answers are not medical advice, just information and education.
I will try to do this periodically. Let's go!
February 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
#AskAnInfectiousDiseaseDoc
For the next 24h ask me anything about infectious diseases and vaccines. I will try to answer your questions below.
Answers are not medical advice, just information and education.
I will try to do this periodically. Let's go!
For the next 24h ask me anything about infectious diseases and vaccines. I will try to answer your questions below.
Answers are not medical advice, just information and education.
I will try to do this periodically. Let's go!
Reposted by Dr. Heather Sue M. Rosen
It's incredibly disheartening to hear about dedicated public health professionals getting mass-laid off from CDC. Including first year epidemic intelligence service officers. This program has been the backbone of outbreak investigations in US since 1951. Decimating this workforce makes us less safe.
February 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
It's incredibly disheartening to hear about dedicated public health professionals getting mass-laid off from CDC. Including first year epidemic intelligence service officers. This program has been the backbone of outbreak investigations in US since 1951. Decimating this workforce makes us less safe.
Reposted by Dr. Heather Sue M. Rosen
US flu reaches high severity status as deaths outpace COVID
The CDC says it's now classifying the flu season as high severity for all age-groups for the first time since the 2017-18 season.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
The CDC says it's now classifying the flu season as high severity for all age-groups for the first time since the 2017-18 season.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
February 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
US flu reaches high severity status as deaths outpace COVID
The CDC says it's now classifying the flu season as high severity for all age-groups for the first time since the 2017-18 season.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
The CDC says it's now classifying the flu season as high severity for all age-groups for the first time since the 2017-18 season.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
Reposted by Dr. Heather Sue M. Rosen
It is really short-sighted and stupid to be gutting public health and outbreak surveillance capacity right now:
- H5N1 nationwide - uncontrolled
- TB in Kansas - largest U.S outbreak
- Measles in Texas - Expanding
- Seasonal flu - Worst in 15 years
- Pertussis - outbreaks in multiple states.
- H5N1 nationwide - uncontrolled
- TB in Kansas - largest U.S outbreak
- Measles in Texas - Expanding
- Seasonal flu - Worst in 15 years
- Pertussis - outbreaks in multiple states.
February 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It is really short-sighted and stupid to be gutting public health and outbreak surveillance capacity right now:
- H5N1 nationwide - uncontrolled
- TB in Kansas - largest U.S outbreak
- Measles in Texas - Expanding
- Seasonal flu - Worst in 15 years
- Pertussis - outbreaks in multiple states.
- H5N1 nationwide - uncontrolled
- TB in Kansas - largest U.S outbreak
- Measles in Texas - Expanding
- Seasonal flu - Worst in 15 years
- Pertussis - outbreaks in multiple states.
Reposted by Dr. Heather Sue M. Rosen
This is not a good combination of trending topics 😬
February 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
This is not a good combination of trending topics 😬
Tiny valentine 🥰
February 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Tiny valentine 🥰
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US sees no let-up in rising flu activity
Test positivity topped 30%, with steady rises in emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
Test positivity topped 30%, with steady rises in emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
February 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Reposted by Dr. Heather Sue M. Rosen
Though the WHO has concluded the emergency phase, COVID-19 continues to be a global concern with emerging variants and persistent infections. Learn why many continue to wear masks and the reasons everyone should consider doing so in our Q&A at whn.global/yes-we-conti....
#Masking #YallMasking
#Masking #YallMasking
February 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Though the WHO has concluded the emergency phase, COVID-19 continues to be a global concern with emerging variants and persistent infections. Learn why many continue to wear masks and the reasons everyone should consider doing so in our Q&A at whn.global/yes-we-conti....
#Masking #YallMasking
#Masking #YallMasking
Reposted by Dr. Heather Sue M. Rosen
1. #CDC was allowed to publish FluView. Hooray.
10 more kids died this season from #flu; the new deaths occurred between the end of Dec & the beginning of Feb. To date CDC has been alerted to 57 pediatric deaths in 2024-25. Historically most kids who die from flu weren't vaxed.
chart=mine
10 more kids died this season from #flu; the new deaths occurred between the end of Dec & the beginning of Feb. To date CDC has been alerted to 57 pediatric deaths in 2024-25. Historically most kids who die from flu weren't vaxed.
chart=mine
February 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Perhaps for a bit of comfort we should do some watch-alongs or list recommendations for one-another? 😉 I'm rationing all the Valentine ones for next week.
February 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Perhaps for a bit of comfort we should do some watch-alongs or list recommendations for one-another? 😉 I'm rationing all the Valentine ones for next week.
In less dire news, we are working on rolling over here and discovering that mirrors are pretty cool toys 😎
#parenting #4months #milestones #baby #tummytime
#parenting #4months #milestones #baby #tummytime
February 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
In less dire news, we are working on rolling over here and discovering that mirrors are pretty cool toys 😎
#parenting #4months #milestones #baby #tummytime
#parenting #4months #milestones #baby #tummytime
What is everyone doing to take care of themselves through this shitshow? Like yes do the actions, but how are you keeping the tank full to make sure you can DO the things? I’ll go first—I’ve been reading a lot of fiction books. #USpol #SurvivingTrump2.0
February 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
What is everyone doing to take care of themselves through this shitshow? Like yes do the actions, but how are you keeping the tank full to make sure you can DO the things? I’ll go first—I’ve been reading a lot of fiction books. #USpol #SurvivingTrump2.0
Reposted by Dr. Heather Sue M. Rosen
With rumors swirling that agencies like #CDC & #FDA are about to face major layoffs, experts worry about how critical tasks — like conducting safety inspections at drug manufacturing plants — are going to proceed. @lizzylawrence.bsky.social reports. www.statnews.com/2025/02/07/f...
Experts fear disruptions at FDA as Trump offers buyouts and layoff reports swirl
The FDA is always trying to staff up, and already struggles to fulfill some duties.
www.statnews.com
February 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
With rumors swirling that agencies like #CDC & #FDA are about to face major layoffs, experts worry about how critical tasks — like conducting safety inspections at drug manufacturing plants — are going to proceed. @lizzylawrence.bsky.social reports. www.statnews.com/2025/02/07/f...
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Warnock: "Donald Trump said he was going to allow Mr. Robert Kennedy to 'go wild' on health. 'Go wild.' Of all the things that I can think of that I'd like to see a secretary of health and human services do, 'go wild' is not on the list."
February 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Warnock: "Donald Trump said he was going to allow Mr. Robert Kennedy to 'go wild' on health. 'Go wild.' Of all the things that I can think of that I'd like to see a secretary of health and human services do, 'go wild' is not on the list."
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Since CDC websites and datasets are being taken down by the Administration…
The ENTIRE archive of ALL CDC datasets uploaded BEFORE January 28th, 2025 can be found here: archive.org/details/2025...
Since CDC websites and datasets are being taken down by the Administration…
The ENTIRE archive of ALL CDC datasets uploaded BEFORE January 28th, 2025 can be found here: archive.org/details/2025...
February 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Since CDC websites and datasets are being taken down by the Administration…
The ENTIRE archive of ALL CDC datasets uploaded BEFORE January 28th, 2025 can be found here: archive.org/details/2025...
Since CDC websites and datasets are being taken down by the Administration…
The ENTIRE archive of ALL CDC datasets uploaded BEFORE January 28th, 2025 can be found here: archive.org/details/2025...
Dipping my toes back in here after taking some time away to have a baby (!)
Missed y’all!
Missed y’all!
February 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Dipping my toes back in here after taking some time away to have a baby (!)
Missed y’all!
Missed y’all!
Hey #COVIDSafe #ZeroCovid #EpiSky crew, what are some Q's you've gotten more than once re: #Covid risk? How do you usually answer? #Science #PublicHealth
I've gotten lots of Q's about #COVID19 lately, starting to get repeats so thought I'd share (F = friend):
1. I was with F 2 days ago now they have Covid, am I screwed?
2. F's household member has Covid, is it safe to see F?
3. Nobody at my kids' school masks, what can I do to protect my kids? (ctn)
1. I was with F 2 days ago now they have Covid, am I screwed?
2. F's household member has Covid, is it safe to see F?
3. Nobody at my kids' school masks, what can I do to protect my kids? (ctn)
September 25, 2023 at 11:55 PM
Hey #COVIDSafe #ZeroCovid #EpiSky crew, what are some Q's you've gotten more than once re: #Covid risk? How do you usually answer? #Science #PublicHealth
I've gotten lots of Q's about #COVID19 lately, starting to get repeats so thought I'd share (F = friend):
1. I was with F 2 days ago now they have Covid, am I screwed?
2. F's household member has Covid, is it safe to see F?
3. Nobody at my kids' school masks, what can I do to protect my kids? (ctn)
1. I was with F 2 days ago now they have Covid, am I screwed?
2. F's household member has Covid, is it safe to see F?
3. Nobody at my kids' school masks, what can I do to protect my kids? (ctn)
September 25, 2023 at 11:29 PM
I've gotten lots of Q's about #COVID19 lately, starting to get repeats so thought I'd share (F = friend):
1. I was with F 2 days ago now they have Covid, am I screwed?
2. F's household member has Covid, is it safe to see F?
3. Nobody at my kids' school masks, what can I do to protect my kids? (ctn)
1. I was with F 2 days ago now they have Covid, am I screwed?
2. F's household member has Covid, is it safe to see F?
3. Nobody at my kids' school masks, what can I do to protect my kids? (ctn)
We have moved on to "Party Rock Anthem" 🤔
There is a Fall festival going on at the elementary school behind my house. Really an interesting experience to have bass shaking my house when the song is "Baby" by Justin Bieber 😂
September 22, 2023 at 9:50 PM
We have moved on to "Party Rock Anthem" 🤔