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René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH, FCPP
@epiren.bsky.social
Father. Husband. Epidemiologist. Instructor at GMU and JHBSPH. Fellow at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Believer in Truth, Justice, and a Better Tomorrow. All opinions, my own.
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The anti-Asian hate I saw during the COVID-19 pandemic reminded me of that other epidemic where the majority found scapegoats among minoritized people. medium.com/microbial-in...

Working as an Epidemiologist During the COVID-19 Pandemic Reminded Me of the Time When the Black…
Working as an Epidemiologist During the COVID-19 Pandemic Reminded Me of the Time When the Black…

The worst parts were the xenophobia and misinformation, then and now.

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The joke will be on them. Many of us immigrants escaped dictatorships. I escaped "the perfect dictatorship" in Mexico in the late 1980s. While we have a lot to worry about, we have also proven to have the resources and grit to survive.

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This is me squealing like a Taylor Swift fan. This is so awesome. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

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After nearly 11 months of conflict, Gaza now faces a polio threat. Starting Sunday, brief pauses in fighting will let 640,000 children receive vaccinations. The first case in 25 years was recently confirmed, prompting urgent action. www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/w...

After 11 Months of War, Gaza and the Region Face a New Threat: Polio
After 11 Months of War, Gaza and the Region Face a New Threat: Polio

Starting Sunday, the Israeli military and Hamas will observe brief, staggered pauses in fighting to allow for 640,000 children to be vaccinated, officials said.

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Aren't Romney and Harris different in political affiliation only? Or at least very close to each other on the political spectrum. She may not have him, but surely she'll have someone like him.

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Sure, but it also depends on what they're saying "yes" to, right? Between 45 and 44, only one proposed stuff where "yes" was unethical and perhaps illegal. Also, "yes" to ketchup on a steak is somewhat different to "yes" to banning entry into the country based on religion.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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A recent polio case in Gaza has led UNICEF to request a ceasefire to vaccinate over 640,000 children. With 1.2 million doses now in Gaza, the success of this critical vaccination campaign hinges on safe conditions for aid workers. www.nytimes.com/2024/08/26/w...

Polio Vaccines Arrive in Gaza, but Distributing Them Is the Next Challenge
Polio Vaccines Arrive in Gaza, but Distributing Them Is the Next Challenge

UNICEF is pushing for a pause in the fighting to allow health workers to get two doses to every child, after Gaza recorded its first polio case in 25 years.

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You have to go back to 1988 for a non-incumbent Republican to win the popular vote in the United States: George HW Bush. The next Republican to win the popular vote would be George W Bush in 2004. Odds are the current Republican candidate will not win the 2024 popular vote.

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René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH, FCPP
@epiren.bsky.social
Father. Husband. Epidemiologist. Instructor at GMU and JHBSPH. Fellow at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Believer in Truth, Justice, and a Better Tomorrow. All opinions, my own.
36 followers40 following69 posts