I have a PhD. Microbiology enthusiast.
Worcester, MA
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dr emily rittershaus retweeted
Vaccines have granted families in wealthy countries the luxury of forgetting what measles, polio, rubella, and other preventable diseases are like.
We're looking at how many millions of lives vaccines have saved.
Read the full story: nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
Boston has installed CO, CO2 and particulate matter sensors in 4436 classrooms to monitor indoor air quality in real time. Measurements are freely available at bostonschoolsiaq.terrabase.c…. A tremendous effort in transparency. Other similar initiatives: letsair.org/#early
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
People often take clean water for granted, but it hasn't always been this way. In the 19th century, pioneers like John Snow and Louis Pasteur uncovered the link between cholera and contaminated water. At that time, people didn’t hesitate to take action, building large-scale, modern water infrastructure to protect public health. Today, we enjoy clean water as a given, but it’s the result of a long history of effort and innovation.
However, a similar story is unfolding now. Scientists have identified the connection between polluted air and a variety of airborne diseases, but unlike the efforts made with water, we aren't investing in the same kind of infrastructure to ensure clean air. Why aren't we taking similar action to safeguard our health from air pollution?
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
When dairy cows in Texas began falling ill with H5N1, alarmed veterinarians expected a fierce response to contain an outbreak with pandemic-sparking potential. Then politics—and, critics say, a key agency’s mandate to protect dairy-industry revenues—intervened.
For VF, @KatherineEban reports on the bungled bird flu response: vanityfair.visitlink.me/yoX7…
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
COVID is a serious risk factor for cardiovascular disease; it increases risks of heart attacks, strokes, and even death long after infection.
Great analysis by @cbarbermd in @FortuneMagazine tinyurl.com/keuy95yw
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
More than 10,000 people have died in the U.S. in the last 2 months from #Covid19. 😞
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
This week in key Covid publications:
—Young, healthy individuals with mild cases had objective cognitive deficits at 1-year that they did not perceive
—Older, hospitalized adults with severe Covid had an equivalent of 20 years of decline in cognitive performance at 1-year follow-up
—A nasal vaccine (2 doses) blocked infections for at least 3 months and was effective across 10 different variants
—Reinfections increase the risk of #LongCovid
—mRNA shots don't induce long-lived plasma cells, but we don't know if this is true with other vaccine platforms
Reviewed in the new, updated edition of Ground Truths (link in my profile)
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
Scientists fear Covid may be responsible for a coming wave of dementia. Here's how having Covid may have harmed your brain. trib.al/x00LkT3
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
Novavax has received Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. #FDA for its updated COVID-19 vaccine in individuals aged 12 and older. Pre-filled syringes are expected to be available in thousands of locations across the U.S. in the coming days.
Read the press release: ir.novavax.com/press-release…
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
New testing shows coronavirus waste water levels in Massachusetts and N.H. hover at about twice the national average. trib.al/c79k3Sh
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I installed them on Feb 23rd. Even less than 3 month. teapawt.net/Engineer_Wong/status/1…
From every perspective, Air Purifier is essential in Kids' classrooms.
I got a message from my kid's teacher. One of the AirFanta 3Pro(early version) I put in the classroom is completely blocked in 3 month. So I went there and replaced the filter. Apparently this one is close to the black board and take most of the dust from the chalk. They should be replaced long before this. Filters from the other three 3Pro are still OK.
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
A strong case for mandating indoor air quality in public buildings
science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…
@ScienceMagazine @lidiamorawska @j_g_allen and an impressive list of 40+ co-authors with expertise
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
Schools and daycares are the main source of respiratory bugs every winter (and beyond). Imagine if we could eliminate a huge portion of illness with better ventilation. Whatever it costs will easily be paid back with by reduced illness, hospital use, sick days.
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
COVID Linked to Lower IQ, Poor Memory and Other Negative Impacts on Brain Health people.com/covid-linked-lowe…
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
Older adults should get another COVID shot this spring, CDC advisers say trib.al/lfcBL21
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
NEW: @zalaly et al nailed it: COVID IS WORSE THAN FLU😷
‘It’s a “much more serious threat” and affects nearly every single organ system in the body, per a new study @Nature .
"We trivialize #Covid infections to our own peril," Al-Aly told me.👇. 1/2
tinyurl.com/4t3hykue
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
Respiratory illness season is now in full swing across the US, with Biobot’s wastewater data showing active and increased co-circulation of RSV, influenza, and SARS-CoV-2 for the week of November 27. Check out the latest data here: biobot.io/risk-reports/influ…
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
You can still squeeze in your flu and COVID shots this weekend with enough time to build up protection ahead of Thanksgiving.
You can prep some sides last-minute in the microwave. Your immune system, not so much.
Visit vaccines.gov and find an appointment near you.
ALT Text graphic showing the amounts of time it takes to do various Thanksgiving preparations, such as how you should thaw your turkey one day ahead for every 4-5 pounds of weight, and then how you should get your flu and COVID shots at least two weeks before gathering with people—especially if they are high-risk or traveling.
dr emily rittershaus retweeted
According to the latest wastewater data, COVID is surging in the Northeast of the US again.
After a short decline, COVID spread in the rest of the country has plateaued, and expected to rise again as we enter fall and winter.
Source: biobot.io
ALT US wastewater data from biobot.io showing COVID is surging in the Northeast again, and that COVID spread has plateaued in the Midwest, West, and South.