Walter Orenstein

@JamesVGrimaldi @WSJ Super article. There is no reason anyone needs to suffer from measles. We have a very safe and effective vaccine. But vaccines do not save lives. Vaccinations save lives.

My sister died 60 years ago this week of encephalitis caused by measles. She died the very same day the U.S. issued licenses for the world’s first measles vaccines. I wrote an essay about it. wsj.com/articles/my-fa… via @WSJ

A2: Remember, only #flushots are recommended for the 2017-18 season. The nasal spray vaccine is NOT recommended for use this season. cdc.gov/flu/about/seas… #FightFluChat

A2: It’s not too late, but now is the time to get your family vaccinated! #FightFluChat

This National Influenza Vaccination Week, we’re highlighting the importance of flu vaccination and being a #FluFighter! cdc.gov/flu/resource-c… #NIVW

It is high time #children with #TB gets due attention #bettermedicines #betterdignostics #betterfinancing for #research better #vaccines @doctorsoumya @nigeltwitt @G_C_T_A @GlobalTBCaucus

@CarlosdelRio7 @aaas @EmoryDeptofMed Thank you Carlos - it is a great honor to be elected into this most worthy group! Walt @worenst

Flu season is in full effect. Get yourself and your loved ones vaccinated!

A6: Adults w/chronic conditions are at higher risk of developing serious #flu-related complications. Learn more: nfid.org/flu65 #UnitedAgainstFlu #NIVW

Take a look at November’s edition of Polio News to get the latest on the fight to #endpolio! bit.ly/NovPolioNews @WHO @UNICEFpolio @EndPolioNow @CDCGlobal @gateshealth

This week the @WHOAFRO Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Group meets in Jo'Burg to assess progress with interrupting #polio in Lake Chad basin countries AND discuss how to accelerate universal access to immunization in Africa.#EndPolio #RITAG

#NIAM17 twitter.com/nphic/status/8…

Over 100,000 people are still living with #Polio in the UK – meet two of them, Sue & David who are campaigning to #EndPolio for good!

With a 99.9% drop in new cases #UKaid leads final global push to make polio history: ht.ly/6qbA30e8RCV #EndPolio

With a 99.9% drop in new cases #UKaid leads final global push to make polio history: ht.ly/6qbA30e8RCV #EndPolio

Excellent new JID supplement on the polio endgame and legacy just published. #EndPolio twitter.com/TFGH/status/88…

#OpenAccess: High population immunity reduces poliovirus community transmission | @JulieRGaron @worenst bit.ly/2uWjwS6 #EndPolio

Call AND email your Senators TODAY with this critical message. #vaccineswork #protectprevention twitter.com/ShotofPrev/sta…

⚡️ “$1.2 Billion Pledged to #EndPolio at #Rotary17 Convention” Thanks @gatesfoundation @EU_Commission @CanadaDev +++ twitter.com/i/moments/8742…

Check out this Meetup with The Atlanta Science Tavern! I'll be speaking on how #VaccinesWork meetu.ps/39XkCg

2️⃣ As hopes for polio eradication rise, the endgame gets complicated, and a vaccine runs short statnews.com/2017/05/19/pol…