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Daniel Kim MD, DrPH

@socialepi.bsky.social

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Social Epidemiologist | Founder & President of the International Social Epidemiology Society

Daniel Kim may refer to:Daniel Dae Kim, American actor Daniel J. Kim, founder of American frozen yoghurt chain Red Mango Daniel K. Kim, founder of Lit Motors

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Daniel Kim MD, DrPH @socialepi.bsky.social · Apr 8

I'm excited to share my latest study, published in @commsmed.bsky.social, that highlights the substantial & ongoing impacts of #LongCOVID on working-aged Americans. Even after the emergency phase of the pandemic was declared over, long COVID continues to afflict millions of Americans. #COVID

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 16d

“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”

Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!

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KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · Sep 9

Governor announces New Mexico will now provide free universal child care

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is becoming the first state in the U.S. to offer free early childhood education to every family in the state. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a universal ch…

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · Sep 8

JPMORGAN: our US recession odds remain “at an elevated 40%.

“.. With US private payroll income now only tracking 3.1%ar in 3Q , this week’s 0.3% gain in August CPI will put inflation on track to hold real income gains to near zero.” 👀

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Forbes @forbes.com · Sep 5

Florida’s move on vaccine mandates will lead to avoidable illnesses and deaths.

What Florida Is Doing To Vaccine Mandates Is Sick

Florida’s move on vaccine mandates will lead to avoidable illnesses and deaths.

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · Sep 4

Three states take steps to ensure COVID vaccine access

Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Massachusetts will allow pharmacists to provide updated COVID-19 vaccines to residents without a doctor's prescription.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

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International Social Epidemiology Society @ises-epi.bsky.social · Sep 3

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Linda Ejlskov of Aarhus University, recipient of our Early Career Researcher Award (Innovative Concepts or Methods in Social Epidemiology)!

In our final award, we highlight her novel research contributions.

🎥 Catch the video feature here: www.social-epi.org/ises-awards

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · Sep 1

🧪 And House appropriators say: no cuts to NIH budget!

House subcommittee version just came out (link below). Holds NIH flat at $48 billion.

To be clear: this is far from over. But a good sign that science still matters across both sides of aisle.

YOUR VOICE MATTERS!!

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · Sep 1

Canada: Average number of sick days taken by public servants growing post-COVID, new data shows

Average sick days in Canada’s public service rose from:

5.9 in 2020–21 (remote work peak)
8.1 in 2021–22
8.8 in 2022–23
9.2 in 2023–24

Source: archive.md/tEKpm

Average number of sick days taken by public servants growing post-COVID, new data shows

After hitting a low of 5.9 days in 2020-21, number rising as people return to offices

Catherine Morrison · The Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 31, 2025 10:46 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 hours ago

A Canadian flag hangs on the side of a government building in Ottawa in June 2020, when most government office employees worked from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · Aug 30

We simply cannot allow this to happen

Children deserve better

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Ed Belongia MD @belongia.bsky.social · Aug 30

"Some CDC employees are bracing for what they & many medical experts say could be a death knell for the credibility of public health in America: A declaration from Kennedy that vaccines can cause autism"

This is like the NASA chief declaring the moon is really made of Swiss cheese

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The CDC is falling deeper into crisis. What it means for the nation’s health.

Months of upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have undercut the agency’s work, employees said, and put the future of vaccines into doubt.

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GrisGris @grisgris4me.bsky.social · Aug 30

I realize it's been 5 years but how is it no one remembers the early days of the covid pandemic and how scared we were? I was waiting for medical doctors and epidemiologists to do their thing and save us. I welcomed the vaccine after I almost died. Does no one remember how bad it was?!

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Apoorva Mandavilli @apoorvanyt.bsky.social · Aug 29

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s assault may have dealt lasting damage to the CDC, experts fear, with harsh consequences for public health.
(Gift article)

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/h...

Will the C.D.C. Survive?

www.nytimes.com

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Science Magazine @science.org · Aug 29

Susan Monarez, who clashed with the U.S. health secretary over vaccine policy, refuses to step down from her role as CDC director. https://scim.ag/3JBAj8w

Attempt to oust CDC director sparks key resignations by agency officials

Susan Monarez, who clashed with the U.S. health secretary over vaccine policy, refuses to step down

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Isabel @isabelott.bsky.social · Aug 29

A higher resolution pic than my screenshot that captured the salute, from Alyssa Pointer (Reuters) – press weren’t allowed past the front gate for security reasons.

Members of the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps salute the former officials Wednesday afternoon as staffers gathered outside the CDC's main campus in Atlanta. Alyssa Pointer/Reuters

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Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · Aug 28

CDC employees are walking out in light of the mass shootings, firings, and *waves hands in the air* everything else.
#USANotRFK

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 28

In an extraordinary turn, Susan Monarez, the CDC director, said she would not resign after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said she must quit or be fired.

CDC Director Susan Monarez Resists Ouster as Other Officials Resign

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is said to have demanded that the director, Susan Monarez, either quit or be fired. Her lawyers say she won’t resign.

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JPWeiland @jpweiland.bsky.social · Aug 25

It'll always be interesting to me that you can tell exactly when school starts up.

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International Social Epidemiology Society @ises-epi.bsky.social · Aug 25

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Gary Ka-Ki Chung of The University of Hong Kong, recipient of our Early Career Researcher Award (Equity Translation in Social Epidemiology)!

This week, we spotlight his innovative research in our award series.

🎥 Watch the video feature here: www.social-epi.org/ises-awards

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Nature @nature.com · Aug 22

The US Supreme Court has derailed researchers’ efforts to reinstate almost $2 billion in grants issued by the NIH. The court’s decision represents a remarkable reversal, allowing the Trump team to proceed with its science cuts.

go.nature.com/3JsraiA

US Supreme Court allows NIH to cut $2 billion in research grants

The decision will hinder lawsuits against grant terminations, legal specialists say.

go.nature.com

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · Aug 17

The Layered Approach recognizes that certain strategies might not be accessible or feasible for everyone. More tools provide more options and protection.
—Check out the 14 strategies in our #LongCOVID Defense Guide on #MaskTogetherAmerica’s website: masktogetheramerica.org/layered-char...

Long COVID Defense Guidance
The Swiss Cheese Layered Approach recognizes that certain strategies might not be accessible or feasible for everyone. More tools provide more options and protection.

Visual: The virus emoji represents SARS-CoV-2.
A slice of Swiss Cheese represents a preventative measure
A mouse represents a misinformation spreader
There are 14 strategies in our Long COVID Defense Guide, depicted by 14 slices of Swiss Cheese, invaded by mice and viruses:
1. Check Wastewater Viral Activity Levels in Your Community
2. Wear High-Quality Masks
3. Go Virtual
4. Increase Ventilation + Filtration — Move Events Outdoors with Precautions
5. Isolate + Test When Exposed
6. Isolate + Test When Symptoms Present
7. Stay Up to Date with Vaccines
8. If Infected — Seek Early Treatment and Care
9. Rest, Pause Exercise, Pace Yourself
10. Test Negative Twice 48 hours Apart Before Leaving Isolation
11. Self-Diagnosis for Long COVID
12. Seek Diagnosis and Care From Long COVID Clinics
13. Find Community Support
14. Take Precautions to Prevent Reinfection
Read on our website: https://bit.ly/MTA_LCDefenseGuide

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International Social Epidemiology Society @ises-epi.bsky.social · Aug 16

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Yinhua Tao of the University of Cambridge, recipient of our Outstanding Promise in Social Epidemiology Postdoctoral Fellow Award!

In this week’s award series, we highlight his novel research contributions.

🎥 Catch the video feature here: www.social-epi.org/ises-awards

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Daniel Kim MD, DrPH @socialepi.bsky.social · Aug 12

Unbelievable.

Man fired 180 shots, breaking 150 windows, in CDC attack

The man who attacked the CDC headquarters in Atlanta on Friday fired more than 180 shots into the campus and broke about 150 windows

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Daniel Kim MD, DrPH @socialepi.bsky.social · Aug 12

Some good news for dog/cat owners (but not bird/fish owners):

Owning dog or cat could preserve some brain functions as we age, study says

Fish or bird ownership showed no significant link to slower cognitive decline in study with implications for ageing societies

Owning dog or cat could preserve some brain functions as we age, study says

Fish or bird ownership showed no significant link to slower cognitive decline in study with implications for ageing societies

www.theguardian.com

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International Social Epidemiology Society @ises-epi.bsky.social · Aug 9

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Yang Han of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, a recipient of our Postdoctoral Fellow Award (Outstanding Promise in Social Epidemiology)!

This week, we spotlight his innovative research in our award series.

🎥 Watch the video feature here: www.social-epi.org/ises-awards

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Daniel Kim MD, DrPH @socialepi.bsky.social · Aug 8

From @nature.com:

The peer-review crisis: how to fix an overloaded system

#EpiSky #PublicHealth #SocialEpi #MedSKy

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

The peer-review crisis: how to fix an overloaded system

Journals and funders are trying to boost the speed and effectiveness of review processes that are under strain.

www.nature.com

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