Paurvi Bhatt, MPH
@p-bhatt.bsky.social
Health Executive | Global Health | Public Health - Infectious Diseases | Outcome based Capital allocation | Care, Loss, Bereavement Ecosystem | Women Leadership | Opinions mine
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"Evidence shows that science and scientists remain highly trusted. But genuine scientific voices are not shouting loud enough over the noise to hold sway"
Heidi Larson & David Bersoff
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Heidi Larson & David Bersoff
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Science’s big problem is a loss of influence, not a loss of trust
Evidence shows that science and scientists remain highly trusted. But genuine scientific voices are not shouting loud enough over the noise to hold sway.
www.nature.com
April 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"Evidence shows that science and scientists remain highly trusted. But genuine scientific voices are not shouting loud enough over the noise to hold sway"
Heidi Larson & David Bersoff
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Heidi Larson & David Bersoff
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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This is so exciting: Shingles vaccine may protect against dementia!!!
People who received the original shingles live virus vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia of any type than those who were not vaccinated
#VaccinesWork
#VaccinesSaveLives
www.nbcnews.com/health/aging...
People who received the original shingles live virus vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia of any type than those who were not vaccinated
#VaccinesWork
#VaccinesSaveLives
www.nbcnews.com/health/aging...
This vaccine may protect against dementia, as well as a painful herpes zoster flare-up
It’s been shown that reactivation of the chickenpox virus can lead to the accumulation of aberrant proteins associated with Alzheimer’s.
www.nbcnews.com
April 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This is so exciting: Shingles vaccine may protect against dementia!!!
People who received the original shingles live virus vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia of any type than those who were not vaccinated
#VaccinesWork
#VaccinesSaveLives
www.nbcnews.com/health/aging...
People who received the original shingles live virus vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia of any type than those who were not vaccinated
#VaccinesWork
#VaccinesSaveLives
www.nbcnews.com/health/aging...
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The Texas-New Mexico #measles outbreak has claimed a second life. Unvaccinated adult. Measles is not a benign ailment. The only way to prevent it is vaccination. www.nmhealth.org/news/alert/2...
Lea County resident tests positive for measles after death
www.nmhealth.org
March 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The Texas-New Mexico #measles outbreak has claimed a second life. Unvaccinated adult. Measles is not a benign ailment. The only way to prevent it is vaccination. www.nmhealth.org/news/alert/2...
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We’re going to see more of this: An unvaccinated New Mexico adult who tested positive for measles has died
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Second death reported in growing measles outbreak
The death of a New Mexico adult comes after a 6-year-old died of the disease in Texas last week.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM
We’re going to see more of this: An unvaccinated New Mexico adult who tested positive for measles has died
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Excellent idea👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
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EVERY American should go to ssa.gov and DOWNLOAD your social security statement. You may need to create an online account if you don't have one. You need to have a record of what you paid in and are owed in case that somehow “disappears” or is altered. I just did mine.
EVERY American should go to ssa.gov and DOWNLOAD your social security statement. You may need to create an online account if you don't have one. You need to have a record of what you paid in and are owed in case that somehow “disappears” or is altered. I just did mine.
The United States Social Security Administration | SSA
Official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
ssa.gov
February 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Excellent idea👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
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The measles outbreak occurring in South Plains district, TX, is now the largest the state has seen in 30 years, with 48 cases. All cases are among unvaccinated people or people with unknown vaccination status.
source: www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
source: www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
www.dshs.texas.gov
February 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The measles outbreak occurring in South Plains district, TX, is now the largest the state has seen in 30 years, with 48 cases. All cases are among unvaccinated people or people with unknown vaccination status.
source: www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
source: www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
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Never heard of ASPR?
It’s the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response. For health emergencies. Like natural disasters or infectious disease outbreaks. You may not know or think much about ASPR on the regs, but you’ll notice when it’s not there for the next health emergency.
It’s the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response. For health emergencies. Like natural disasters or infectious disease outbreaks. You may not know or think much about ASPR on the regs, but you’ll notice when it’s not there for the next health emergency.
Hearing from multiple folks - mass layoffs at ASPR happening now. Emails going out *on a Saturday evening* to inform staff they’re being exited, nearly all probationary staff gone.
February 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Never heard of ASPR?
It’s the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response. For health emergencies. Like natural disasters or infectious disease outbreaks. You may not know or think much about ASPR on the regs, but you’ll notice when it’s not there for the next health emergency.
It’s the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response. For health emergencies. Like natural disasters or infectious disease outbreaks. You may not know or think much about ASPR on the regs, but you’ll notice when it’s not there for the next health emergency.
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I think I shall just pin this post because ....👀
Here are 5 top things I'll be watching closely in global public health in 2025:
1. H5N1 outbreak trajectory
2. Impact of RFK Jr. on infectious dz control and vaccines in the US.
3. The mpox outbreak in Africa
4. Expanded access to Lenacapavir for HIV PrEP.
5. The US withdrawal from the WHO.
1. H5N1 outbreak trajectory
2. Impact of RFK Jr. on infectious dz control and vaccines in the US.
3. The mpox outbreak in Africa
4. Expanded access to Lenacapavir for HIV PrEP.
5. The US withdrawal from the WHO.
February 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I think I shall just pin this post because ....👀
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With its anti-science and anti-public health policies, the US is now at risk for outbreaks of tuberculosis
As @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social put it, "TB is both a form and expression of injustice"
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
As @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social put it, "TB is both a form and expression of injustice"
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
February 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
With its anti-science and anti-public health policies, the US is now at risk for outbreaks of tuberculosis
As @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social put it, "TB is both a form and expression of injustice"
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
As @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social put it, "TB is both a form and expression of injustice"
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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AIDS activists at home & abroad are on the frontlines (again) defending the weak, the marginalized and helping protect society from pandemics - not least the Trump/Musk administration’s attack on our collective future.
www.youtube.com/live/Xe4GRhW...
www.youtube.com/live/Xe4GRhW...
Are We Living in a Coup Yet?
YouTube video by A Shot in the Arm Podcast (shotarmpodcast)
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
AIDS activists at home & abroad are on the frontlines (again) defending the weak, the marginalized and helping protect society from pandemics - not least the Trump/Musk administration’s attack on our collective future.
www.youtube.com/live/Xe4GRhW...
www.youtube.com/live/Xe4GRhW...
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Glad to see this published…bc no shit, Sherlock.
GAO: Public-health workforce shortage undermines ability to respond to outbreaks, other emergencies
www.cidrap.umn.edu
February 1, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Glad to see this published…bc no shit, Sherlock.
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I’m a broken record on this, but the pause is completely illegal. It directly violates Section 1013 of the Impoundment Control Act.
Many sudden and shocking health care developments this week. But this was a big one: The Trump administration on Friday paused funding for PEPFAR, the famed program to fight HIV/AIDS around the world.
@mradamtaylor.bsky.social @johnphudson.bsky.social Missy Ryan + a little help from me
@mradamtaylor.bsky.social @johnphudson.bsky.social Missy Ryan + a little help from me
Funds for fight against HIV/AIDS paused in Trump aid freeze
The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, is credited with saving 25 million lives worldwide and has long enjoyed bipartisan support.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 25, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I’m a broken record on this, but the pause is completely illegal. It directly violates Section 1013 of the Impoundment Control Act.
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“If ICE agents are conducting raids in your area, if you need help locating someone in ICE custody, or if you would like to report ICE activity, ICIRR has a hotline you can call at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693).”
blockclubchicago.org/2025/01/17/w...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/01/17/w...
What Immigrant Communities Should Know About Their Rights
All immigrants in the U.S. have rights, including the right to remain silent. Here’s what you should know if you encounter federal immigration agents.
blockclubchicago.org
January 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
“If ICE agents are conducting raids in your area, if you need help locating someone in ICE custody, or if you would like to report ICE activity, ICIRR has a hotline you can call at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693).”
blockclubchicago.org/2025/01/17/w...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/01/17/w...
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And here it is. In the middle of an H5N1 outbreak, Marburg case in Tanzania, ongoing health crises, etc.
Ugh. A terrible decision that will have long-term implications.
Ugh. A terrible decision that will have long-term implications.
WITHDRAWING THE UNITED STATES FROM THE WORLDHEALTH ORGANIZATION – The White House
WITHDRAWING THE UNITED STATES FROM THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the
www.whitehouse.gov
January 21, 2025 at 1:33 AM
And here it is. In the middle of an H5N1 outbreak, Marburg case in Tanzania, ongoing health crises, etc.
Ugh. A terrible decision that will have long-term implications.
Ugh. A terrible decision that will have long-term implications.
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Culture & ethnicity & information matters: Important insight as care at home, support & caregiving systems, and family caregiver efforts are expanded.
January 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Culture & ethnicity & information matters: Important insight as care at home, support & caregiving systems, and family caregiver efforts are expanded.
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“On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced it’s providing about $590 million in funding to Moderna in part to fast-track the development of an mRNA vaccine that targets the strains of bird flu currently circulating in wild birds, poultry and dairy cows.”
As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines
The Department of Health and Human Services on Friday awarded $590 million in funding to Moderna in part to fast-track the development of an mRNA bird flu vaccine.
www.nbcnews.com
January 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
“On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced it’s providing about $590 million in funding to Moderna in part to fast-track the development of an mRNA vaccine that targets the strains of bird flu currently circulating in wild birds, poultry and dairy cows.”
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The National Archives is looking for volunteers with an increasingly rare skill: Reading cursive.
Can you read cursive? It's a superpower the National Archives is looking for.
The National Archives is looking for volunteers with an increasingly rare skill: Reading cursive.
www.usatoday.com
January 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The National Archives is looking for volunteers with an increasingly rare skill: Reading cursive.
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CDC is recommending a shortened timeline for subtyping all influenza A specimens among hospitalized patients and increasing efforts at clinical laboratories to identify non-seasonal influenza particularly human cases of #H5N1. This is a good recommendation.
bit.ly/3DSmr6Q
bit.ly/3DSmr6Q
Health Alert Network (HAN) - 00520 | Accelerated Subtyping of Influenza A in Hospitalized PatientsMinusSASstats
bit.ly
January 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
CDC is recommending a shortened timeline for subtyping all influenza A specimens among hospitalized patients and increasing efforts at clinical laboratories to identify non-seasonal influenza particularly human cases of #H5N1. This is a good recommendation.
bit.ly/3DSmr6Q
bit.ly/3DSmr6Q
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Subtyping faster is great and necessary. It’s flu season so the risk of H5N1 reassortment with a seasonal strain is higher than usual. Identifying H5N1 cases rapidly is critical to reduce risk of human to human transmission & possibly a pandemic.
www.cdc.gov/han/2025/han...
www.cdc.gov/han/2025/han...
Health Alert Network (HAN) - 00520 | Accelerated Subtyping of Influenza A in Hospitalized PatientsMinusSASstats
www.cdc.gov
January 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Subtyping faster is great and necessary. It’s flu season so the risk of H5N1 reassortment with a seasonal strain is higher than usual. Identifying H5N1 cases rapidly is critical to reduce risk of human to human transmission & possibly a pandemic.
www.cdc.gov/han/2025/han...
www.cdc.gov/han/2025/han...
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a meta analysis of 22 studies found that "Maternal #COVID infection during pregnancy is significantly associated with increased risk for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in newborns" - 11 % after maternal COVID.
#MedSky + #PedSky + #IDSky.
www.infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com/news/materna...
#MedSky + #PedSky + #IDSky.
www.infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com/news/materna...
Maternal COVID-19 Infection Leads to Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Newborns
The risk of developing RDS was significantly increased among newborns born to mothers with confirmed COVID-19 infection during pregnancy.
www.infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com
January 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
a meta analysis of 22 studies found that "Maternal #COVID infection during pregnancy is significantly associated with increased risk for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in newborns" - 11 % after maternal COVID.
#MedSky + #PedSky + #IDSky.
www.infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com/news/materna...
#MedSky + #PedSky + #IDSky.
www.infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com/news/materna...
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Reposted by Paurvi Bhatt, MPH
Been getting a lot of people asking about LA geography concerned that the images they see means the entire county is on fire. That's understandable.
But LA is a big place. So, to give an idea of scale it's time to cart this out again. It's a map of LA with other cities superimposed on it.
But LA is a big place. So, to give an idea of scale it's time to cart this out again. It's a map of LA with other cities superimposed on it.
January 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Been getting a lot of people asking about LA geography concerned that the images they see means the entire county is on fire. That's understandable.
But LA is a big place. So, to give an idea of scale it's time to cart this out again. It's a map of LA with other cities superimposed on it.
But LA is a big place. So, to give an idea of scale it's time to cart this out again. It's a map of LA with other cities superimposed on it.