Plain Talk Reports

COVID jabs for kids: they’re safe and they work — so why is uptake so patchy? Some countries are now offering COVID vaccines for children as young as six months. @NaturePortfolio looks at how effective they are.... By @SmritiMallapaty ow.ly/Bp5e50Lkj2v

May the gift of success and happiness brighten your heart and home with great joy and contentment on the occasion of Diwali and always… Wishing you a very Happy Diwali with lots of new opportunities and prosperity in the year ahead. Shubh Deepavali to you! #diwali #happydewali

A new study found that wearing a disposable face mask is beneficial only if used correctly. Read here: nature.com/articles/s4159… By: Buzzin A, Domènech-Gil G, Fraschetti E, Giovine E, Puglisi D, Caputo D. #global #publichealth @TEDMED

"health workers are watching SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses tear through children “like nothing we’ve ever seen before,” says Charlotte Hobbs, a pediatric-infectious-disease specialist." By @KatherineJWu ow.ly/Y8Bi50Le2GU #publichhealth #news @TEDMED

"What is frightening, is that the mild cases by far outnumber the severe," and people with mild cases are still at risk of #LongCOVID, representing "a massive #publichealth concern.” By @FrancesSSellers h/t @EricTopol wapo.st/3D5vSx8 #globalhealth #news #COVID @TEDMED

#LongCOVID was • less likely (but still seen) for mild infection • most common after severe infection • not seen in asymptomatic cases • and vaccines provided some protection. Read: ow.ly/U3nm50L91Cm By Hastie CE, Lowe DJ, et al. Published: @NaturePortfolio

"...brain fog, shortness of breath, “internal tremors,” gastrointestinal problems, palpitations, dizziness-all typically following a mild acute respiratory infection." By @awgaffney bit.ly/3eh3Yok #COVID #COVID19 #news @TEDMED theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

"We're anticipating a new viral surge this Fall/Winter, but a stunning number of Americans (96%) are not protecting themselves or loved ones with the latest #COVID booster." washingtonpost.com/health/2022/10… By @ddiamond @VPMaryBeth @majohnso #coronavirus #staysafe #news @TEDMED

"Will there be a #COVID winter wave?" Scientists say emerging variants and waning immunity are likely to increase infection rates in the Northern Hemisphere as influenza also makes a comeback. Read here: nature.com/articles/d4158… #COVID19 #pandemic #globalhealth #publichhealth

A good story on a discovery of a broadly neutralizing antibody (bnAb) vs. all #COVID variants through BA.5, which may lead to a variant-proof vaccine: science.org/doi/10.1126/sc… #COVID19 #pandemic #news #publichealth #globalhealth @TEDMED

Working with @TEDMED colleagues, we created @PlainTalkReport to help counter mistaken #COVID19 beliefs in plain language & an understandable format. Download and share today: plaintalkreports.com #pandemic #news #publichealth #globalhealth #COVID #coronavirus

We worked hard w colleagues @TEDMED to help counter mistaken beliefs on #COVID19 such as those hampering us now.. ...In plain language & format that is understandable & shareable Please check it out and share as widely as possible @PlainTalkReport plaintalkreports.com

Only 2% (TWO!!) of eligible US adults have gotten their bivalent #vaccine & many state they are waiting For what? Europe cases climbing (over 13 countries seeing rising #infections, #hospitalizations) Europe has been ahead of US all through #pandemic

Warning, warning Europe & US!! Inadequate communication about #booster campaigns& Inadequate investment in #vaccination campaigns transitions to MD offices, pharmacies, etc (including transition to single dose delivery!) reuters.com/world/europe/c…

Privilege being on @trtworld's @The_Newsmakers w Andrea Sanke & my always on-point former colleague @WHO's Margaret Harris ! Key points? 1. #CovidIsntOver 2. Any infection can put you at risk for #LongCovid 3. Our biggest risk is gap in #VaccineEquity globally

Is the #pandemic really over? How serious a threat is #COVID? Will COVID make a comeback? Watch Ed Kelley and a panel of experts discuss what reality is. Watch the video here: ow.ly/NZwn50KZG24 #coronavirus #globalhealth #omnicron #virus #staysafe #news #covid19 @TEDMED

Complimentary Download PTR was designed to combat misinformation and to help people better understand current knowledge. First topic: #COVID. New topics coming soon! Download: bit.ly/3y0XMaV #coronavirus #globalhealth #staysafe #news #covid19 #publichealth @TEDMED

Worrisome data on BA2.75.2, a more infectious strain. Just as we have: 1.Waning immunity in the NH 2.Dwindling booster interest 3.Low childhood vaccination 4.Funding gaps 5.Officials noting the #pandemic is over #COVID #coronavirus #globalhealth #omnicron #news #covid19

@TEDMED launched PTR in March 2022. We posted 50 "dangerous beliefs" along with current evidence. That report generated more than 1 million views, shares, and reactions. Have you read it yet? bit.ly/3y0XMaV #globalhealth #publichealth #staysafe #news #covid19

A study of 6MM+ people 65+ found seniors who had #Covid19 had a substantially higher risk of an #alzheimers diagnosis within a year. ow.ly/FCkU50KQvto and ow.ly/3pWb50KQvti #COVID #coronavirus #globalhealth #pandemic #staysafe #news #dementia cnn.com/2022/09/19/hea…