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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 3h

text on slide reads: Combination vaccines are rigorously studied to ensure they don’t impact the vaccine’s safety or reduce the effectiveness of any component.

text on slide reads: Additionally, monovalent measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines are not currently available in the U.S.

text on slide reads: For more information about the MMR vaccine, head to our link in caption.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 3h

Breaking up the combination MMR vaccine would mean that children would receive six injections instead of two. But that's not all.

Swipe to learn more about the MMR vaccine and the other issues that would arise from separating it.

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text on slide reads: the MMR vaccine has been combined for decades...and for good reason.

text on slide reads: What is the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is a combination vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella. The vaccine contains weakened versions of the viruses they protect against—inducing an immune response without causing disease. Children in the U.S. receive the vaccination twice—first at 12–15 months old, and then at 4–6 years old.

text on slide reads: Why is the MMR vaccine better bundled? Instead of getting vaccinated for the measles, mumps, and rubella separately, the MMR vaccine protects children with fewer shots. Vaccinating for each virus separately would require more doctors' visits, meaning: More injections and stress on the child. Additional copays for more vaccine visits. More time taken off work. Higher likelihood of missing a vaccination.

text on slide reads: There is no published scientific evidence showing any benefit in separating the combination MMR vaccine.

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 1d

felt a chill in the air, had to drop the fall memes

A screengrab from the TV show, The Gilmore Girls, of Rory and Lorelai Gilmore walking around during the fall. Text reads: It's fall. The word fall is crossed out in red. It’s autumn. The word autumn is crossed out in red. It’s flu season. (time to get your flu shot)

fake tweet mock-up from Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tweet reads: me and my two besties studying for our exams. Screengrab from Hocus Pocus of the Sanderson Sisters around the grimoire.

Screengrab from the Summer I Turned Pretty of Conrad taking a photo of Belly. Images of a jack-o-lantern, Practical Magic movie poster, I got my flu shot bandaid, a coffee cup from the Daily Grind, Health and Humanity book, and a pumpkin candle surround her head. Text reads: Me, during fall.

Fake tweet mock-up from the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Text reads: Us knowing our fall bonfires are at least 15 feet away from tent walls, shrubs, or other flammable material. Below is a photo of a girl standing in front of a house fire, looking behind her shoulder with a smile on her face.

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Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy @johnshopkinscirp.bsky.social · 2d

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, a chance for anyone and everyone to unite in the work to end domestic violence. This month, work to create a safe space for survivors to share their experiences without fear of judgment or blame. Learn more at: bit.ly/4mya2pu
#CallforUnity #WithSurvivors

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JHU SOURCE @jhusource.bsky.social · 7d

Baltimore Week is here! Join us for events happening thru October 9 - Read full details and RSVP for events at SOURCE.jhu.edu/BaltimoreWeek

Open to students, faculty and staff from @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social @hopkinsnursing.bsky.social @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social

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Public Health On Call Podcast @publichealthpod.bsky.social · 9d

Does taking Tylenol during pregnancy cause autism in children?

@bklee.bsky.social and @lizstuart.bsky.social break down the science of causality on Public Health On Call 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/953-interpre...

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 13d

On Monday, President Trump claimed that acetaminophen, or Tylenol, could cause autism spectrum disorder when taken during pregnancy.

Christine Ladd-Acosta discusses the statement in today’s edition of Expert Insights.

Read more: us3.campaign-archive.com?u=0a43ad874d...

September 24, 2025. “Results [regarding the link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and risk of autism] were mixed with some studies showing an association and others showing no association. Discrepancies could be due to differences in who was included in the different studies and how well they controlled for other factors. … For example, fever has been associated with autism, and it is also associated with acetaminophen use. It’s difficult to tease apart whether it is the condition (a fever) or the medication used to treat the condition that is associated with autism. Associations do not prove causality. More evidence and different types of studies are needed to conclusively show causality.” Christine Ladd-Acosta, Wendy Klag Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities

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Public Health On Call Podcast @publichealthpod.bsky.social · 14d

Does A really cause B?

@lizstuart.bsky.social joined Public Health On Call earlier this year to offer a crash course in biostatistics and explain the nuances of designing studies that accurately assess causality.

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Public Health On Call: 794 - Does A Really Cause B? How a Biostatistician Thinks About Causality

About this episode: When evaluating programs, policies, and interventions, how do you know if they’re working? In today’s episode: The science (and art!) of biostatistics, and an exploration of the qu...

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Johns Hopkins Dept of Biostatistics @jhubiostat.bsky.social · 20d

Registration is now open for the @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social’s October Open House, offered both on-campus and virtually. Register and view the agenda online: publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-...

On-Campus & Virtual
Open House
Fall 2025
Open for registration

On-Campus: Friday, October 10, 12:30–4:30 p.m.
Virtual: Friday, October 24, 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

publichealth.jhu.edu/departments/biostatistics
Wolfe Street Campus/Zoom

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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 17d

I will be in beautiful Baltimore MD speaking @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social on Tuesday evening Sept 30

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Global Vaccines and Immunizations in a Time of Global Boiling, Megacities, and Anti-Science | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 19d

Powerful narratives can transform awareness into resources and policy change.

Tune in to The SDG Media Zone's #UNGA80 program on actionable storytelling—featuring @johnshopkinsccp.bsky.social and the @jhu.edu Institute for Planetary Health.

🗓️ Sept. 24
🕝 2:30 pm
🔗 www.un.org/sdgmediazone/

From Radium Girls to Planetary Health: Stories for a Livable Future
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM EDT
This session explores advancing planetary health through storytelling to mobilize public will and financing. Drawing parallels between the Radium Girls’ fight for justice and today’s movement for environmental equity, this session shows how narratives can transform awareness into resources and policy change. Through film, research, and community engagement, the speakers will spotlight the interconnected health of people and the planet andshare solutions for impactful and actionable storytelling.

Speakers:

Lydia Dean Pilcher, Founder and President, Cine Mosaic; Founder and Chair, PGA Green; Member, UNFCCC Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action Film & TV Steering Committee
Jessica Kronstadt, Program Director, Planetary Health Alliance, Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health
William Nix, Founder and Chief Operating Officer, StoryWave Media
Moderator: Debora B. Freitas López, Executive Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

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Public Health On Call Podcast @publichealthpod.bsky.social · 20d

What’s happening to all of the lifesaving supplies from abandoned USAID projects?

@theatlantic.com's @hana-kiros.bsky.social explains on Public Health On Call 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/947-taxpayer...

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 19d

Regular physical activity provides significant physical and mental health benefits, yet @who.int estimates that many adults and adolescents do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity. Consider this post as some encouragement: there are many ways to get your “steps” in!

PSA: Get Your "Steps" In!

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 21d

How have these efforts benefitted us in the past? These efforts have been essential to public health successes—including smallpox eradication and polio elimination. The public health response empowered countries to later confront other threats, like Ebola. Photo in bottom corner of A nurse is seen working at Hossainpur Upazila Health Complex in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, on February 10, 2025.

“[To keep the U.S. safe], we need to know what’s happening, and then we need to be able to mount an effective response if something occurs. That requires careful surveillance, monitoring, and having the ability to know what’s happening in very remote parts of the world.” Judd Walson
Robert E. Black Chair of International Health. Photo of A mother holds her child and poses for a photo while waiting for treatment at Hossainpur Upazila Health Complex in Kishoreganj District, Bangladesh, with a USAID poster visible in the background, on February 10, 2025.

WANT TO LEARN MORE? Visit our link in caption to read more about how government funding cuts are affecting research across the U.S. and the Globe.

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 21d

The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO and cuts to USAID and NIH funding have “dismantled over half a century of ... public health forums and initiatives,” says Erin Sorrell.

But global health programs play a vital role in protecting public health at home.

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how do cuts to global health aid affect me? Cuts to U.S. aid funding will have consequences abroad—and at home.

What does U.S. global health funding do? The U.S. funds efforts to address malnutrition, provide medical aid in countries around the world, and monitor and curb the spread of infectious diseases. The benefit of doing so extends far beyond the borders of those countries. A photo of a woman holding a box of medical supplies labelled “USAID” is in the lower right corner.

How does this impact me? Shutting down programs that monitor infectious diseases means they can circulate unnoticed, leaving the world vulnerable to outbreaks. Increased disease transmission abroad makes it not only more likely that a disease will be imported into the U.S., but also that a microbe will mutate and spread further, says Erin Sorrell, senior scholar at the Center for Health Security. A photo of a person in P P E holding a box of medical supplies labelled “USAID” is in the lower right corner.

What programs have these cuts already affected? The STOP Spillover project, which monitored virus transmission in livestock and wildlife to identify threats before they reach humans. Outbreak surveillance programs for mpox, measles, and H5N1. Support for HIV treatment through PEPFAR. A photo of a man taking inventory of H I V medication provided by USAID is the lower right corner.

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 22d

The science and soul of public health centers around people, stories, and lived experiences.

Jared Ellsworth, MPH ’23, shares why he dedicated his life to public health, to his community, and to shifting perspectives.

Read the full story: magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/science...

People walking next to each other. Text reads: “I’ve learned it’s important to shift the negative connotations associated with poverty, substance use disorder, and mental health issues. We need to find strength-based approaches—like our culture, language, and traditional knowledge—and highlight the good that can come from doing so.“ Jared Ellsworth, MPH ’23, Environmental health specialist with the Tanana Chiefs Conference; Founder of the Southwest Indigenous Global Network

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UCSF Industry Documents Library @ucsf-industrydocs.bsky.social · 23d

Join OIDA on Thurs, Oct 9 at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT) as we host a Q&A with Christopher K. Haddock & Andrew Kolodny about their research team's recently published article on opioid marketing to veterans. Register for Zoom webinar here: jhjhm.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Opioid Documents in Action: Examining Opioid Marketing to Veterans. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join Christopher K. Haddock and Andrew Kolodny for a Q&A about their research team's recently published article, "Imagine the Possibilities Pain Coalition and Opioid Marketing to Veterans: Lessons for...

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Public Health On Call Podcast @publichealthpod.bsky.social · 23d

Who should get a COVID vaccine this fall?

Dr. Fiona Havers shares what her research says on Public Health On Call.

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 28d

Autism diagnosis rates have risen over the past two decades.

MK Haber and Andrea Harmony from @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social explain what's behind the increase.

To learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/is-ther...

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 29d

While law enforcement typically files for the activation of red flag laws, in six states, clinicians can also petition for ERPOs, and help prevent patients in crisis from accessing firearms—potentially averting gun violence or suicide.

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How Doctors Can Use ‘Red Flag’ Laws to Protect Patients in Crisis | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine

A program at Johns Hopkins Hospital helps clinicians petition for ERPOs when patients are at high risk of committing gun violence.

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · Sep 5

"Patient-centered care is what's going to make a change."

On this episode of Hot Takes in Public Health, Jason Rush, MPH '25, chats with Saana Kataria, MPH '25, on what she took from her capstone project🔥

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"Patient-centered care is what's going to make a change."

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · Sep 4

Animal-to-human transmission of pathogens has triggered outbreaks like avian influenza, COVID-19, and Ebola.

Emily Gurley and Raina Plowright explain how One Health can help us better understand these cases—and possibly help prevent future pandemics.

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Promo graphic for episode 942 of Public Health On Call podcast, titled Could One Health Prevent the Next Pandemic?

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · Sep 3

summer recap downloading...

music by Baltimore’s very own @dandeacon.bsky.social

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · Sep 2

We asked and you answered! Hear from our newest Hopkins students about why they chose BSPH💙

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We asked and you answered! Hear from our newest Hopkins students about why they chose BSPH 💙

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · Aug 29

Faculty and #RushTok? Absolutely. I mean… there are 20 college degrees in this video after all!

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