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@globalhealthnow.bsky.socialReposted by @johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialA possible plague death at a Russian research institute is raising international concerns as WHO presses for answers. Here’s what we know.
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@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialCharting the next steps of your public health journey? Join us for our Fall Open House! 🍂 If you're joining in person or virtually, you can: 🌟 Hear from deans and Department leadership 📚 Attend presentations about various degree programs 🌐 Learn about student life Registration now!
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialGLP-1s have had a meteoric rise in recent years as a go-to weight loss solution. Despite impressive results, discontinuation is a problem. To read more and subscribe to future issues of The Uptake:
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialYoung people are spending more time than ever online—but what is all that screen time doing to their mental health?
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialVitamin A is an essential nutrient we can derive from sources like carrots, sweet potatoes, meat, and eggs. If you live in the U.S., you probably get plenty of it in your diet.
But it’s a different story in other parts of the world.
@publichealthpod.bsky.socialReposted by @johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialVitamin A has saved lives across the globe, but supplementation isn't necessary for most people.
A slate of @jhu.edu and @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social experts dive into a history of vitamin A supplementation and how it has shaped global health
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialIt's so quick and easy to get your flu vaccine! Natalie and her sister prove it. The best time to get your flu and COVID vaccines is as soon as you can before peak season begins.
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialMeet recent grad Claudio!
Claudio takes us through his year as an MPH student, from attending classes to making friends and even working as a research assistant.
Learn more about the MPH program: publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/mph
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialFlu, COVID, and RSV vaccines help reduce your chance of getting seriously sick—and are essential for protecting people who are immunocompromised.
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialEarlier this month, the CDC reported a nationwide increase in human rabies exposures.
The disease, if left untreated, is nearly 100% fatal—but it can be prevented.
Hear more about rabies from two veterinarians on @publichealthpod.bsky.social: podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/the-rabies-e...
@livablefuture.bsky.socialReposted by @johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialIn this episode of Unconfined, journalist Eric Schlosser reflects on the 25th anniversary of his landmark book, Fast Food Nation. w/
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialWith the official start of fall, it's time to officially get your fall vaccines. 🍂 Our experts put together a 2026-27 Fall Vax Guide so you know exactly what vaccines you need and when.
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialThis post contains information about suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health-related distress, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (en español 1-888-628-9454) for free, confidential crisis counseling and referrals available 24/7/365.
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialSuicide is a serious public health issue. Beyond caring for individuals in crisis, reducing this devastating toll means thinking about prevention through a public health lens.
@globalhealthnow.bsky.socialReposted by @johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialNicole Baumgarth, director of the Lyme and Tickborne Diseases Research and Education Institute at @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social, gets a lot of emails from aspiring young scientists. Last year, one of them—from a group of Georgia high school students—stood out.
Read the article: tinyurl.com/y5e43rxv
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialWhile summer feels like it's over, tick season isn't. They can stick around through late fall in some parts of the U.S.
Natalie and Dr. Norris talk ticks and offer tips on how you can remain vigilant when enjoying time outdoors.
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialReposted by @johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialIt’s Time to Transform How We Teach Public Health Communications.
Join us for a series of lightning talk speakers who will frame current communications challenges and propose steps needed to transform public health communications training.
Register for the livestream: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialThere's something about these seafaring towns. The superstitions. Their tall tales. I find it charming myself.
@publichealthpod.bsky.socialReposted by @johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialIn August, Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion over claims that it harmed children by fostering unhealthy digital habits.
@drjthrul.bsky.social and Tamar Mendelson discuss what comes next and what parents should take away from the settlement.
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.socialRabies has been making headlines across multiple states this summer. Natalie Armstrong talks about what you need to know about rabies and how to stay safe.
