Jennifer Thompson
@jenniferbthomp1.bsky.social
Lifelong learner of health & science. Grateful for life-saving vaccines, chocolate, & nature! Laugh more and lead with kindness, empathy, & facts. 💉🌊🩵
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Early Tylenol use does not raise eczema, bronchiolitis risk, randomized trial finds
The common pain reliever is 'incredibly safe to use in young children,' say the researchers.
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The common pain reliever is 'incredibly safe to use in young children,' say the researchers.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
February 3, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Early Tylenol use does not raise eczema, bronchiolitis risk, randomized trial finds
The common pain reliever is 'incredibly safe to use in young children,' say the researchers.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
The common pain reliever is 'incredibly safe to use in young children,' say the researchers.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
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2024-25 #COVID vaccine 80% effective against death, CDC estimates
Efficacy was similar against the SARS-CoV-2 KP.3.1.1 and XEC variants.
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Efficacy was similar against the SARS-CoV-2 KP.3.1.1 and XEC variants.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
2024-25 #COVID vaccine 80% effective against death, CDC estimates
Efficacy was similar against the SARS-CoV-2 KP.3.1.1 and XEC variants.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Photo: Direct Relief / Flickr cc
Efficacy was similar against the SARS-CoV-2 KP.3.1.1 and XEC variants.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Photo: Direct Relief / Flickr cc
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Our 1st project w/ Unbiased Science !
The State of US Vaccine Policy
A new recurring feature in collaboration with Unbiased Science lays out in an easy-to-skim format the latest vaccine developments. It's what you need to know
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
The State of US Vaccine Policy
A new recurring feature in collaboration with Unbiased Science lays out in an easy-to-skim format the latest vaccine developments. It's what you need to know
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
February 5, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Our 1st project w/ Unbiased Science !
The State of US Vaccine Policy
A new recurring feature in collaboration with Unbiased Science lays out in an easy-to-skim format the latest vaccine developments. It's what you need to know
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
The State of US Vaccine Policy
A new recurring feature in collaboration with Unbiased Science lays out in an easy-to-skim format the latest vaccine developments. It's what you need to know
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
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New analysis links flu vaccination to 18% lower odds of heart attack
The findings of the meta-analysis draw on data from more than 23 million people.
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The findings of the meta-analysis draw on data from more than 23 million people.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM
New analysis links flu vaccination to 18% lower odds of heart attack
The findings of the meta-analysis draw on data from more than 23 million people.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
The findings of the meta-analysis draw on data from more than 23 million people.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
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Risk of type 2 diabetes may be higher up to 3 years after COVID infection in unvaccinated, severely ill
Elevated risk was not seen among people who were partially or fully vaccinated.
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Elevated risk was not seen among people who were partially or fully vaccinated.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Risk of type 2 diabetes may be higher up to 3 years after COVID infection in unvaccinated, severely ill
Elevated risk was not seen among people who were partially or fully vaccinated.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Elevated risk was not seen among people who were partially or fully vaccinated.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
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NIAID staffers ordered to remove #biodefense, #pandemic preparedness language on website
Experts say the move will hobble the United States’ ability to respond to future infectious disease threats.
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Photo: US National Guard, Ben Houtkooper / Flickr cc
Experts say the move will hobble the United States’ ability to respond to future infectious disease threats.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/b...
Photo: US National Guard, Ben Houtkooper / Flickr cc
February 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM
NIAID staffers ordered to remove #biodefense, #pandemic preparedness language on website
Experts say the move will hobble the United States’ ability to respond to future infectious disease threats.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/b...
Photo: US National Guard, Ben Houtkooper / Flickr cc
Experts say the move will hobble the United States’ ability to respond to future infectious disease threats.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/b...
Photo: US National Guard, Ben Houtkooper / Flickr cc
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Breaking: The CDC reports SARS-CoV-2 levels *quadrupled* in Minnesota in the past week.
Using harmonized wastewater estimates, we project 1 in 12 people in Minnesota are actively infectious. This is equivalent to a 59% chance of exposure in a room of 10 people....
Using harmonized wastewater estimates, we project 1 in 12 people in Minnesota are actively infectious. This is equivalent to a 59% chance of exposure in a room of 10 people....
February 14, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Breaking: The CDC reports SARS-CoV-2 levels *quadrupled* in Minnesota in the past week.
Using harmonized wastewater estimates, we project 1 in 12 people in Minnesota are actively infectious. This is equivalent to a 59% chance of exposure in a room of 10 people....
Using harmonized wastewater estimates, we project 1 in 12 people in Minnesota are actively infectious. This is equivalent to a 59% chance of exposure in a room of 10 people....
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The president is overruling science to eliminate measures that protect us from pollution and environmental damage, mainly to benefit multinational corporations that have thrown money at his campaign, ballroom, and family.
It's simple corruption, and it will cost American lives and livelihoods.
It's simple corruption, and it will cost American lives and livelihoods.
February 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The president is overruling science to eliminate measures that protect us from pollution and environmental damage, mainly to benefit multinational corporations that have thrown money at his campaign, ballroom, and family.
It's simple corruption, and it will cost American lives and livelihoods.
It's simple corruption, and it will cost American lives and livelihoods.
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A gorgeous sunset on the Oregon coast from last month.
February 11, 2026 at 6:23 PM
A gorgeous sunset on the Oregon coast from last month.
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If this is the “greatest economy in the history of the world,” as Donald Trump claims, God help us.
February 11, 2026 at 6:29 PM
If this is the “greatest economy in the history of the world,” as Donald Trump claims, God help us.
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Invoking wealthy class solidarity to excuse sex crimes against children is sorta the Epstein Class in a nutshell
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Invoking wealthy class solidarity to excuse sex crimes against children is sorta the Epstein Class in a nutshell
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The Bondi style is vintage fascist rhetoric. Never respond to questions and instead hurl baseless accusations at the questioner. Also state over and again that the acts and decisions of the Leader may never be questioned. This comports with a political theory, but it's not democracy.
February 11, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The Bondi style is vintage fascist rhetoric. Never respond to questions and instead hurl baseless accusations at the questioner. Also state over and again that the acts and decisions of the Leader may never be questioned. This comports with a political theory, but it's not democracy.
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Bad Bunny: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”
That was one joyous halftime show.
That was one joyous halftime show.
February 9, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Bad Bunny: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”
That was one joyous halftime show.
That was one joyous halftime show.
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Another reason to #Vaccinate: exposure to Covid-19 in the womb can have a subtle but lasting impact on brain development.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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And another reason RFK Jr's opposition to vaccinating #pregnant women is dangerous
#Covid
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And another reason RFK Jr's opposition to vaccinating #pregnant women is dangerous
#Covid
What Covid in Pregnancy May Mean for a Generation of Children
A growing body of research shows that exposure to Covid-19 in the womb can have a subtle but lasting impact on brain development.
www.bloomberg.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Another reason to #Vaccinate: exposure to Covid-19 in the womb can have a subtle but lasting impact on brain development.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
archive.ph/Ki0FV
And another reason RFK Jr's opposition to vaccinating #pregnant women is dangerous
#Covid
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
archive.ph/Ki0FV
And another reason RFK Jr's opposition to vaccinating #pregnant women is dangerous
#Covid
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The US Dept of Ed published a proposed rule adding new caps on fed loans for grad & professional students (public health, nurses, PAs, & many others)
The proposal doesn’t reimagine education, it threatens real access to degrees that lead to high-demand jobs and lifelong careers.
The US Dept of Ed published a proposed rule adding new caps on fed loans for grad & professional students (public health, nurses, PAs, & many others)
The proposal doesn’t reimagine education, it threatens real access to degrees that lead to high-demand jobs and lifelong careers.
Reimagining and Improving Student Education
The Secretary proposes to amend the regulations for the Federal student loan programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended (the title IV, HEA programs) to im...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:03 AM
🚨Read & Comment🚨
The US Dept of Ed published a proposed rule adding new caps on fed loans for grad & professional students (public health, nurses, PAs, & many others)
The proposal doesn’t reimagine education, it threatens real access to degrees that lead to high-demand jobs and lifelong careers.
The US Dept of Ed published a proposed rule adding new caps on fed loans for grad & professional students (public health, nurses, PAs, & many others)
The proposal doesn’t reimagine education, it threatens real access to degrees that lead to high-demand jobs and lifelong careers.
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It’s appalling that this person is the Director of the NIH.
For all the rhetoric, look at how the U.S. is actually doing on infectious diseases: measles, pertussis, syphilis, tuberculosis—pick your example.
Instead of attacking #WHO and rewriting history, perhaps he should focus on his job.
For all the rhetoric, look at how the U.S. is actually doing on infectious diseases: measles, pertussis, syphilis, tuberculosis—pick your example.
Instead of attacking #WHO and rewriting history, perhaps he should focus on his job.
February 1, 2026 at 5:15 AM
It’s appalling that this person is the Director of the NIH.
For all the rhetoric, look at how the U.S. is actually doing on infectious diseases: measles, pertussis, syphilis, tuberculosis—pick your example.
Instead of attacking #WHO and rewriting history, perhaps he should focus on his job.
For all the rhetoric, look at how the U.S. is actually doing on infectious diseases: measles, pertussis, syphilis, tuberculosis—pick your example.
Instead of attacking #WHO and rewriting history, perhaps he should focus on his job.
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Research ties long #COVID in kids to chronic school absenteeism, learning problems
Long COVID was also linked to a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression.
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Long COVID was also linked to a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Research ties long #COVID in kids to chronic school absenteeism, learning problems
Long COVID was also linked to a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Long COVID was also linked to a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
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During this 12th COVlD wave, the CDC reports 1-in-3 states have "High" or "Very High" levels.
PMC estimates the proportion of residents actively infectious (prevalence):
◾️USA: 1 in 67
◾️IA: 1 in 27
◾️MI: 1 in 25
◾️IN & CT: 1 in 23
◾️ME: 1 in 21
◾️OK & SD: 1 in 17
🧵1/4
PMC estimates the proportion of residents actively infectious (prevalence):
◾️USA: 1 in 67
◾️IA: 1 in 27
◾️MI: 1 in 25
◾️IN & CT: 1 in 23
◾️ME: 1 in 21
◾️OK & SD: 1 in 17
🧵1/4
January 25, 2026 at 6:42 AM
During this 12th COVlD wave, the CDC reports 1-in-3 states have "High" or "Very High" levels.
PMC estimates the proportion of residents actively infectious (prevalence):
◾️USA: 1 in 67
◾️IA: 1 in 27
◾️MI: 1 in 25
◾️IN & CT: 1 in 23
◾️ME: 1 in 21
◾️OK & SD: 1 in 17
🧵1/4
PMC estimates the proportion of residents actively infectious (prevalence):
◾️USA: 1 in 67
◾️IA: 1 in 27
◾️MI: 1 in 25
◾️IN & CT: 1 in 23
◾️ME: 1 in 21
◾️OK & SD: 1 in 17
🧵1/4
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Just a reminder that if Trump's policies had been in effect in the past, there would be no Apple (Steve Jobs is the son of Syrian immigrants), no Google (Sergei Brin immigrated from the USSR), and no WhatsApp (Jan Koum immigrated from Ukraine).
65% of all top tech companies has immigrant founders.
65% of all top tech companies has immigrant founders.
January 27, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Just a reminder that if Trump's policies had been in effect in the past, there would be no Apple (Steve Jobs is the son of Syrian immigrants), no Google (Sergei Brin immigrated from the USSR), and no WhatsApp (Jan Koum immigrated from Ukraine).
65% of all top tech companies has immigrant founders.
65% of all top tech companies has immigrant founders.
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All blue states (those with Democratic governors) have departed from new federal guidelines on childhood vaccines, while four states (AK, MS, NH, and VT) with Republican governors have also done so for at least some.
Dive into the details: https://on.kff.org/4b82tDQ
Dive into the details: https://on.kff.org/4b82tDQ
January 26, 2026 at 7:47 PM
All blue states (those with Democratic governors) have departed from new federal guidelines on childhood vaccines, while four states (AK, MS, NH, and VT) with Republican governors have also done so for at least some.
Dive into the details: https://on.kff.org/4b82tDQ
Dive into the details: https://on.kff.org/4b82tDQ
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Reporter: You received a letter from AG Pam Bondi making several demands….
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
January 25, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Reporter: You received a letter from AG Pam Bondi making several demands….
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those