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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 1h

ICYMI: Our Impact Report reflects a year of work from the Pandemic Center and its efforts improve public health through evidence-based strategies, education, and policy.

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Pandemic Center | 2024-2025 Impact Report

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 3h

The next issue of our #TrackingReport goes out tomorrow! Don’t miss your chance to stay informed on #measles, #pertussis, and more.

📩 Subscribe now to have the issue sent directly to your inbox:
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 1d

In our last webinar, @mtosterholm.bsky.social joined @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social in a discussion on topics like vaccine integrity and preparing for the next pandemic.

You can watch the full webinar here ⤵️
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 2d

@oucru.bsky.social Vietnam, an in-country research partner for our Advance Warning and Response Exemplars project, shared an article highlighting their research.

As outbreaks grow through climate change, Vietnam has the opportunity to lead in the development of early response systems.

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OUCRU workshop drives dialogue on early warning systems for climate-sensitive infectious diseases - OUCRU

Researchers, policymakers, and health professionals gathered at the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) for a workshop on “Enablers and Barriers to Development and Implementation of Early...

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Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology @brownarchaeology.bsky.social · 5d

Coming up next week, David Freidel explores Maya-Teotihuacan relations on Tuesday at 4pm; and Emilia Huerta-Sanchez discusses pathogens after contact in Mexico on Thursday at noon. For more details on both, and on other upcoming events, visit our website's events page at archaeology.brown.edu/events

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Harvard Global Health Institute @harvardgh.bsky.social · 5d

#ICYMI In our latest Global Health Coffee Session, Dr. Craig Spencer & Dr. Wesler Lambert discuss why global health is a moral imperative and how U.S. leadership & partnerships can shape a more just, resilient future.

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RECORDING: Global Health as a Moral Imperative: The U.S. Role in Advancing Equity and Partnership - Harvard Global Health Institute

This session explores the ethical responsibility of the United States in advancing global health equity. It highlights urgent challenges from infectious disease and maternal health to climate change a...

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 5d

As the 2024–25 flu season winds down and the next one begins this fall, the CDC reports 281 pediatric flu deaths, the highest in a non-pandemic year since 2004.

Stay updated with our weekly #TrackingReport for insights on #flu, #whoopingcough, & more.

Latest Issue:
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 5d

In EP 15 of Biosecurity: Changing the Game, Dr. Dinah Nasike sits down with virologist Dr. Julius Lutwama to explore global threats, lessons learned, and the future of outbreak preparedness.

🎧 Listen to it here ⤵️
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 6d

@jennifernuzzo.bsky.social: Federal policy has arbitrarily dropped high-risk groups like pregnant women, infants & toddlers.

@browndailyherald.bsky.social: In response, Rhode Island is expanding #COVID vaccine access with an “off-label” order, insurance coverage & regional partnerships.

More here⬇

RI issues new vaccine policies in response to federal restrictions

State officials will allow pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines to patients three and older without a prescription.

www.browndailyherald.com

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 6d

@startribune.com: new article looks at #birdflu ’s lingering mysteries, #USDA ’s food inflation outlook, & more.

@jennifernuzzo.bsky.social was asked about the spread of #H5N1 among farm livestock: "We just don’t know. And not knowing makes it hard to stay ahead of the virus..."

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The last bite: General Mills’ head marketer departs for Wawa

Also, the USDA’s latest food inflation predictions, Organic Valley introduces an oat-based beverage and a bird flu whodunit in this week’s food and ag roundup.

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Brown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 9d

Florida is set to become the first U.S. state to remove mandatory vaccinations for schoolchildren. The state's former surgeon general, Professor Scott Rivkees, says the repercussions will extend far beyond classrooms. Watch now.⬇️

Fallout from Florida's vaccine mandate removal

Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced that The Sunshine State will become the first in the nation to remove the mandatory vaccination mandate for schoolchildren.

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 8d

Happening tomorrow, Oct 1 @ 11 AM EST for Healthy Indoor Air: Briefing on the Global Call to Action hosted by @usgbc.bsky.social.

Hear from IAQ experts on the Global Pledge including our Senior Fellow Georgia Lagoudas!

Register here ⤵️
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Healthy Indoor Air: Briefing on the Global Call to Action. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join USGBC and global experts for a virtual convening on the critical topic of healthy indoor air quality (IAQ). Inspired by a high-level side event at the 2025 UN General Assembly at NYC Climate Week...

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks for asking!

Yes, they do get posted to YouTube and we'll be posting an ICYMI to our feed when that happens. The videos typically get posted about 1 week later.

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 12d

Our Senior Adviser @drsethberkley.bsky.social writes in #TIME on the next pandemic.

US cuts to global health funding put hard-won protections at risk. Only by working together can we stop the next pandemic from becoming worse than the last.

More here ⤵️
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Another Pandemic Is Inevitable. Trump Is Making It More Dangerous.

Cuts to global health could trigger a pandemic worse than COVID-19.

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 12d

Join us today at noon ET for a conversation with @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social & @mtosterholm.bsky.social (@cidrap.bsky.social) where they will discuss how we can safeguard access to lifesaving vaccines and prepare for the next pandemic.

Register here ⤵️
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 12d

This fall, stay ahead with our #TrackingReport! Our weekly newsletter now reaches over 12,000 subscribers. Dive into the latest issue and get updates on infectious outbreaks such as #ebola, #measles, & #COVID.

Check out the most recent issue here: mailchi.mp/messages/pan...

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 13d

REMINDER ⤵️
Join us tomorrow at 12 PM ET for a conversation with
@jennifernuzzo.bsky.social & @mtosterholm.bsky.social (@cidrap.bsky.social) where they will discuss how we can safeguard access to lifesaving vaccines and prepare for the next pandemic

Registration Open
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 13d

Using data, African countries can turn the Pandemic Agreement into actionable steps

We’re partnered with @nti.org & #EconomistImpact alongside health experts from Africa for the #AfricaHealthSecurityIndex, to track progress, drive accountability and link health & climate security.

More here ⤵

From Agreement to Action: Strengthening Africa’s Health Security Through Data

The Pandemic Agreement is a historic step toward strengthening global systems to prevent, detect, and respond to epidemic and pandemic threats. Yet many low- and middle-income countries face significa...

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Brown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 14d

Want advice from a physician who cares for pregnant women and a researcher who studies medication risks for pregnant women (instead of from politicians)? Here's the latest from Professor Alyssa Bilinski and Dr. Katherine McDaniel in @statnews.com. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Our best evidence says acetaminophen is safe during pregnancy. Better evidence could lay the issue to rest

“Discerning the safety of medications during pregnancy shouldn't require patients to have a Ph.D.,” a physician and a professor write.

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 14d

@wsj.com Experts like @mtosterholm.bsky.social are stepping up to protect science with projects like the Vaccine Integrity Project to keep vaccine guidance evidence-based
www.wsj.com/health/healt...

Hear from him & @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social on 9/26, 12 PM ET
Register: brown.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 14d

@wcjb.com: FL former Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees (@brownpublichealth.bsky.social) is warning against rolling back school #vaccine requirements.

“Schools should be places where children should be able to go to without having to worry about getting vaccine preventable diseases.”

More here ⬇️

Former FL surgeon general: Eliminating vaccine mandates for kids is alarming and will cause future outbreaks

A former Florida surgeon general disagrees with the state's current plan to eliminate vaccine requirements for children.

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 14d

We spend 90% of our lives indoors, yet indoor air quality has been overlooked for far too long.

Today, at the UN High-Level Side Event “Healthy Indoor Air: A Global Call to Action”, @drbronking.bsky.social & our Senior Fellow Georgia Lagoudas are calling for change. 🌍

📺 Livestream @ 3:30pm ET

Healthy Indoor Air: A Global Call to Action

Join global leaders, policymakers, scientists and health experts for Healthy Indoor Air: A Global Call to Action – the inaugural High-Level Side Event on indoor air quality, to take place on the sidel...

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 15d

“This is the worst ‘health’ press conference I maybe have ever seen. And I watched every one during Covid.” — @craigspencer.bsky.social

After RFK Jr & Trump claimed #Tylenol in pregnancy and #vaccines raise autism risk without evidence, doctors warn the MAHA agenda is eroding public health.

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Autism, vaccines and paracetamol –how Trump and RFK created a policy from conspiracy

As Donald Trump uses the platform of the presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without giving new evidence, Alex Hannaford looks at the rise of Robert F Kennedy Jr’s...

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 15d

@pbsnews.org: President Trump links #acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism and comments on vaccine use.

"Just simply telling women to avoid it is just not the kind of nuanced, evidence-based advice that pregnant women deserve." — @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social

Watch here ⤵️

Health experts respond to Trump's claims linking autism to acetaminophen

President Trump tied the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy to autism and made several other claims about vaccines. William Brangham discussed those claims and the concerns about what the president...

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks for asking! Yes, we post all of our webinars on YouTube and our Events page about a week after the event. We’ll also share the link here on Bluesky once the video is available.

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