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NEJM.org @nejm.org · 3h

In a national cohort of veterans, the 2024–2025 Covid-19 vaccine was linked to reduced risks of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths from Covid-19 across the overall cohort and in various subgroups. Full study results: nej.md/47anKdz

#MedSky #IDSky

A graph showing the Covid-19–associated composite outcome over 180 days in the 2024–2025 vaccination season

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Kathleen Bachynski @bachynski.bsky.social · 3h

A study of nearly 300,000 people published today in the New England Journal of Medicine found “that last season’s 2024–2025 mRNA COVID vaccines reduced people’s risk of emergency department visits by 29 percent, their risk of hospitalizations by 39 percent and their risk of death by 64 percent.”

Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows

A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination

www.scientificamerican.com

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Shabaana Khader @khadershabaana.bsky.social · 3d

Dear #microbiology and #immunology community- I took a break from social media after I deleted my Twitter account, but am back here. Please help me rebuild my community by following me and amplifying this message- I will follow you back. Thank you and I look forward to our many interactions!

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Katy Stephenson @kstephensonmd.bsky.social · 5d

I stand by Dr. Marrazzo. Both she and Kathy Neuzil have long been heroes of mine and incredible role models. This latest chapter just shows them off even more. ID doctors stick together! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/h...

Kennedy Fires N.I.H. Scientist Who Filed Whistle-Blower Complaint

www.nytimes.com

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Katy Stephenson @kstephensonmd.bsky.social · 6d

I stand by Dr. Marrazzo.

Greg Folkers @gregfolkers.bsky.social · 6d

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, former Director of NIAID, is Fired by Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy in Retaliation for Filing Whistleblower Complaint with the Office of Special Counsel

bit.ly/4gRA3yx

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Joseph Cherabie MD MSc (They/He) @jncherabiemd.bsky.social · 9d

And the CDC has officially decided to switch back from Mpox to Monkeypox. A reminder, the world still uses Mpox, this disease does not come from monkeys, Mpox is less stigmatizing and racist. Switching back is just meaningless, unnecessary, racist, and homophobic.

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TAGHIVscience @taghivscience.bsky.social · 9d

An excellent piece, but the claim that interrupting treatment "can rapidly lead to a dangerous form of HIV developing" is mistaken - drug resistance development is rare after complete interruption, and doesn't make the virus more pathogenic. Unchecked HIV replication is dangerous to people's health.

The Independent @the-independent.com · 12d

Trump’s aid cuts bring fresh hate for young people with HIV in Kenya: ‘It takes little to push people back’

Trump’s aid cuts bring fresh hate for those with HIV in Kenya

www.independent.co.uk

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The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 14d

A baby’s immune system is ready for the hepatitis B vaccine as soon as they are born, and giving newborns the first dose vaccine within 24 hours of birth (with additional doses at 1-2 months and 6-18 months) remains the best protection against serious health problems like liver disease and cancer.

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AVAC @avac.org · 14d

Big news for #HIV prevention: @gatesfoundation.bsky.social and Unitaid commit to accelerate the development of, access to & price reduction for generic versions of injectable #lenacapavir (LEN) for #PrEP.

AVAC calls on all stakeholders to do their part: avac.org/press-releas...

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Ed @notdred.bsky.social · 16d

The government knowingly putting false information in the label of a drug is crossing a Rubicon that should not be taken lightly

FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 16d

Trump: FDA will be updating label of existing drug

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Katy Stephenson @kstephensonmd.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you 🙏 High praise!!!

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 19d

Stated at ACIP: COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for people 65 years and older and for individuals 6 months to 64 years old based on individual decision making.

Fact: Scientific evidence continues to strongly support broad COVID-19 vaccination.

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Katy Stephenson @kstephensonmd.bsky.social · 19d

I was thinking about that too. It’s really brave for them to put their names out there.

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Katy Stephenson @kstephensonmd.bsky.social · 19d

Listening to ACIP meeting which is a catastrophe, as predicted. I’d like emphasize in all this that the CDC subject matter experts and leads have been tremendous and continue to represent good science on our behalf. I am very grateful for their dedication, despite internal and external pressure.

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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 19d

Vaccines don't cause birth defects and that includes COVID vaccines.

And thanks to Carol Hayes of American College of Nurse Midwives for speaking up at the ACIP meeting

vikilovesfacs.bsky.social feel free to add more - #IDSky + #MedSky.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/no-...

No increase in birth defects found following COVID vaccination in pregnancy

www.cidrap.umn.edu

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 20d

Stated at ACIP: MMRV isn’t acceptable for kids <4 to prevent measles, mumps, rubella & varicella.

❌ False. MMRV/MMR vaccines are safe & highly effective. Studies show only a very small increase in febrile seizure risk after the 1st dose.

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Katy Stephenson @kstephensonmd.bsky.social · 23d

Did I miss it, or is RSV not on the agenda?

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NPR @npr.org · 24d

They're called "serodiscordant" couples. One is HIV positive, the other negative. Aid from the U.S. enabled them to obtain medicines and condoms for protection — until this year.

Love, drugs and condoms: Couples with different HIV status face a new reality

They're called "serodiscordant" couples. One is HIV positive, the other negative. Aid from the U.S. enabled them to obtain medicines and condoms for protection — until this year.

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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 28d

Violence is never the answer.

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Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC @drmamakai.bsky.social · 28d

@acpimphysicians.bsky.social ACP calls on President Trump and Congress to remove Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) . America’s health depends on an HHS secretary who bases decisions on accurate data and current scientific findings.

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Katy Stephenson @kstephensonmd.bsky.social · Sep 5

When even Pfizer said it the other day … genius

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APHA @apha.org · Sep 3

New statement: IDSA, APHA and partners call for RFK Jr. to resign: "Our country needs leadership that will promote open, honest dialogue — not disregard decades of lifesaving science, spread misinformation, reverse medical progress and decimate programs that keep us safe." bit.ly/3JOgDya

JOINT STATEMENT CALLING FOR SECRETARY KENNEDY RESIGNATION Infectious Diseases Society of America 

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

American Academy of HIV Medicine 

American Association of Immunologists

American Public Health Association

American Society for Microbiology

American Society for Virology

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 

AVAC  

Camenzind Solutions LLC 

Fast-Track Cities Institute 

ID Care

International Association of Providers of AIDS Care 

NTM Info & Research 

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society  

Peggy Lillis Foundation

Seattle Children’s Research Institute

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America

Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP)

Stop TB USA 

Treatment Action Group

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ASM @asm.org · Sep 3

As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people. Read our statement: asm.org/press-releas...

Joint Statement Calling for Secretary Kennedy Resignation

The American Society for Microbiology released a joint statement calling for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · Sep 3

As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people.

Our statement: https://bit.ly/45LeJHi

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Katy Stephenson @kstephensonmd.bsky.social · Sep 3

As someone who has some terminated funding on the line - it’s hard to be super duper happy. Just overall confused and in limbo waiting for a SCOTUS shoe to drop! (For the record, others are far more impacted than me, I’m just reflecting on how this all feels at ground level)

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Sep 3

Breaking news: The Trump administration illegally withheld billions from Harvard University for alleged violations of rules against antisemitism, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

Judge rules Trump administration can not withhold funding from Harvard

The Trump administration illegally withheld federal funding for alleged antisemitism violations, a federal judge in Boston ruled.

www.washingtonpost.com

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