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Daniel Kim MD, DrPH

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Meghan Lands @meghanlands.bsky.social · Aug 17

Great graphic explaining why layered covid mitigation strategies are so helpful! Even one slice of cheese can break a chain of transmission!!!

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

abcnews.go.com

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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Daniel Kim MD, DrPH @socialepi.bsky.social · Aug 2

"There are so many good people who are public servants who do such good work. Teachers and firefighters and police officers and nurses and scientists—scientists!"

Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · Aug 1

Seeing Kamala Harris openly say that the system is broken was so powerful.

Just having someone in her position say it so candidly without qualification was beyond powerful.

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Daniel Kim MD, DrPH @socialepi.bsky.social · Aug 1

What happens if the House doesn't go along with this?

Daniel Kim MD, DrPH @socialepi.bsky.social · Jul 27

#academicsky #episky #publichealth #socialepi #science

Flight attendant: Is there a doctor on board?

Me: Yes, but I'm not that kind of...

Flight attendant: It's 11:52 PM and the passenger in 37F has a conference abstract due in seven minutes. It's currently 50 words over the limit.

Me: Okay. I'm here.

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International Social Epidemiology Society @ises-epi.bsky.social · Jul 22

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Timothy S. Sumerlin of NYU Shanghai, recipient of our Outstanding Promise in Social Epidemiology Postdoctoral Fellow Award!

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

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

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International Social Epidemiology Society @ises-epi.bsky.social · Jul 14

👏 Congratulations to Htet Lin Htun of Monash University, another recipient of our Rising Star in Social Epidemiology Doctoral Student Award!

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

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

#I-SESAwards #SocialEpi

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International Social Epidemiology Society @ises-epi.bsky.social · Jul 6

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Oluwasegun Akinyemi from the University of Maryland, recipient of our Rising Star in Social Epidemiology Doctoral Student Award!

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

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

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International Social Epidemiology Society @ises-epi.bsky.social · Jun 29

👏 Congratulations to Allison Lind of the University of Minnesota, recipient of our Rising Star in Social Epidemiology Doctoral Student Award!

This week, we’re spotlighting her research in our award series.

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

#I-SESAwards #SocialEpi

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Ferric Fang, MD @fangferric.bsky.social · Jul 4

Reminder for science budget watchers-- House and Senate Appropriations Committees are working on FY26 spending bills to determine NSF and NIH funding. The White House recommended a 57% reduction for NSF and 40% for NIH. But Congress sets the budget.

www.ascb.org/science-poli...

www.ascb.org

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Scholen Veilig (Safe Schools) @scholenveilig.bsky.social · Jul 5

Why Are So Many Children Getting Long COVID? www.newsweek.com/why-are-so-m...

Why are so many children getting long COVID?

A study by Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) last year found that up to 5.8 million American children now have long COVID.

www.newsweek.com

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Jul 4

If people think American scientists are somehow going to land in Europe, I've got news for you about the difference between millions and billions.

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

Bar chart titled "Matters of Scale" comparing proposed US research budget cuts to the European Union's €500-million (US$571-million) "Choose Europe" fund. The chart shows:

* National Institutes of Health (NIH): $8 billion in cancelled grants and $18 billion in proposed cuts by 2026 (long orange bar).
* National Science Foundation (NSF): $5.1 billion in proposed cuts by 2026 (shorter orange bar).
* EU's Choose Europe fund: $571 million (very short blue bar).

The graphic highlights that the EU fund is much smaller in scale compared to the US budget cuts. Text above the chart explains the EU’s intention to attract US researchers in response to policy decisions by the convicted felon and rapist Donald Trump.

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