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Our mission is reducing airborne disease transmission with technology that protects people, advocacy that informs people, and community that supports people.

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@jeffgilchrist.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaction.bsky.social

Information for (or give to) Pharmacists on how to get Nuvaxovid in Canada

#Nuvaxovid is a protein-based COVID vaccine approved for ages 12 and older and is back in Canada after 2 years now that Sanofi Canada took ownership of the vaccine. 🧵1/

(formerly #Novavax)

An image showing a white packaging box and a single pre-filled syringe for Sanofi's COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted Nuvaxovid (2026–2027 Formula)
@thecovidinfoguy.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaction.bsky.social

US measles cases hit their highest level since 1991 • 2025: 2,289 cases • 2026: 3,887 cases (Oct 1) • Under 5s: 26% • Ages 5–19: 44% • Ages 20+: 29% • 95% unvaccinated or vaccination status unknown Major outbreaks reported in Texas, Utah, South Carolina and Pennsylvania.

An Associated Press infographic titled "Measles cases are surging across the United States" shows a colour-coded map of confirmed measles cases by state as of Oct. 1, 2026. A legend on the right outlines six colour tiers: • 0 cases: White • 1-9: Pale pink • 10-49: Light red • 50-99: Medium red • 100-499: Darker red • 500+: Bright solid red The map shows cases across most of the US. Utah is shaded dark red (100-499), while Texas, Florida, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and California are in the 50-99 tier. A handful of states, like Nevada, are white (0). The map credits the CDC as its source. At the bottom, bylines credit Jonathan Poet and Phil Holm, published at 3:31 AM GMT+11, October 8, 2026.
@chantzy.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaction.bsky.social

The CDC just posted this today. Do you see anything missing? Washing our hands will not meaningfully protect us from airborne viruses like Covid. We need respirator MASKS for that!

CDC graphic posted on Instagram with caption "Actions you can take to protect yourself and others from respiratory illnesses -washing your hands frequently -cover coughs and sneezes -avoid touching your face -regularly disinfect surfaces -stay up to date with vaccines -open windows or use air filters
@elizabethjacobs.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaction.bsky.social

“Although I treated patients for more than 40 years, I never saw a patient with mumps, a testament to our successful immunization programs”.

The amazing @drjudystone.bsky.social writes about the SDSU mumps outbreak in this informative article.

Men, your attention please. Mumps can cause orchitis.

@ryanhisner.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaction.bsky.social

Since Aug 31, 12.8% (10/78) airport surveillance seqs from international travelers to the US have been PJ.2.1. 45% (9/20) from Latin American travelers in that period are PJ.2.1: 4 from Cuba & 1 each from Chile, Colombia, the DR, Ecuador, & Guatemala. PJ.2.1 is the fastest variant in the world now.

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We're excited to be a sponsor of this conference on how to move clean-air research into standards and policies. When we require buildings to adhere to clean indoor air standards, it's easier to protect ourselves from indoor airborne pathogens. Online attendance is free, register at the link below.

@by-cjewett.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaction.bsky.social

NEW: Ken Paxton's office is investigating pediatricians for vaccinating children. He alleged a sprawling profit-driven conspiracy.

Pediatricians say the accusations are an attempt at intimidation.

🎁 www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/h...

nytimes.comTexas Pediatricians Face Paxton Investigations for Vaccinating Children (Gift Article)Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate, has alleged a sprawling profit-driven conspiracy. Pediatricians say the accusations are an attempt at intimidation.
@cidrap.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaction.bsky.social

Some CDC foreign offices shutting their doors as US implements ‘America First’ policy

Offices in Angola and South Sudan closed last week, with the Zimbabwe office and others not far behind.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4zjFIFL

📷: PATH global health / Flickr cc

Nurse drawing up vaccine
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