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What is the future of nutritional epidemiology?

Open Access
doi.org/10.59717/j.x...

#Nutrition #Diet #Epidemiology #health #aging #food

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:uqeu4u5bjwieganft5z42pkk/post/3muuetkyaas2m

Challenges, advances and futur...

Editorial handover at Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric #Epidemiology. Outgoing Craig Morgan's editorial about "Time for Change"
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00127-026-03166-5

"[...] scientific journals are the products, and therefore the intellectual property, of scientific communities."

"There are many calls for the concept of statistical significance to be retired. I regret not implementing this in SPPE."

All the best to Uli Reininghaus and the new team!

#AcademicPublishing #NightshiftEditor

Researchers evaluated two experimental Zika virus vaccines to understand the roles of antibodies and T cells, discovering that long-term viral protection requires a coordinated immune response from both components rather than relying on T cells alone.
#Immunology #Virology #Epidemiology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/08/imgy08262601.html

It is a uniquely humbling experience to realize that the microscopic apex predators of epochs past are merely sleeping beneath the ice, wholly indifferent to the passage of human history. The concept of a "zombie virus" might initially sound like the sensationalized plot of a science fiction novel, but—
#Paleovirology #StructuralMicrobiology #Biogeochemistry #Paleoecology #Epidemiology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/08/wi08252601.html

💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🧠🥩 A new #math model explains why #cannibalism keeps appearing and then disappearing across human #history.

The #model shows that while eating human #meat provides calories, the epidemiological costs of disease transmission quickly outweigh any benefits and lead to #community collapse.

👉 https://www.sciencealert.com/mathematics-reveals-why-human-cannibalism-keeps-reappearing

#humans #anthropology #epidemiology #evolution #prions #pathogens #culture #science #biology

The Bourbon virus is an emerging, rare viral pathogen transmitted by the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) that causes severe, influenza-like illness in humans.
#Epidemiology #InfectiousDiseases #Virology #Entomology #Immunology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/epi07212601.html

Hemodialysis patients with blood type A exhibit significantly lower risks of both all-cause and cardiovascular mortality compared to those with other blood types. This finding directly contrasts with the general population, where blood type O is typically associated with the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease.
#Nephrology #Cardiology #Hematology #Epidemiology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/med07212601.html

#Genomic #epidemiology of two #travel-associated #pediatric #measles viruses within the B3 Lineage, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/06/genomic-epidemiology-of-two-travel.html

For anyone nervious or with health anxiety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMSv3zTFF1Y. It's Rebecca Watson's video, "No, Hantavirus is Not the Next Pandemic".

Advocate & vote for better conditions for working, parenting & disability.

Join or start a union at your work. You need no-fault sick leave, esp when local infections break out.

Do managers want:

Only ONE person this week out sick?
Or else a half-dozen in coming weeks?

#Hantavirus #Hantaan #Rodent #Rodents #Zoonosis #Zoonoses #Doctor #Doctors #Medicine #Medical #Sick #Sickness #ill #illness #Disease #Diseases #infect #infection #infectious #Virus #Viruses #Viral #Pathogen #Pathogens #Pathogenic #WHO #WorldHealthOrganisation #WorldHealthOrg #Science #Scientific #Experiment #Test #Tests #Testing #Epidemiology #Epidemiological #Public #Health #PublicHealth

Also wear masks or respirators. (Except the snood type ones. The rest are all better than nothing or *way* better than nothing.) Don't travel or commute to work when ill.
Advocate and vote for better conditions when working, parenting, and disabled. Join a union or start one at your workplace. Push for no-fault sick leave, especially when local infectious outbreaks flare up.
Check what air filtration systems are installed where people gather, mainly indoor spaces. Consider public transport, at work, schools, public buildings, and manufacturing. Ask some organisations what their air quality data and upgrade plans are.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZncfH7nKX74

#Hantavirus #Hantaan #Rodent #Rodents #Zoonosis #Zoonoses #Doctor #Doctors #Medicine #Medical #Sick #Sickness #ill #illness #Disease #Diseases #infect #infection #infectious #Virus #Viruses #Viral #Pathogen #Pathogens #Pathogenic #WHO #WorldHealthOrganisation #WorldHealthOrg #Science #Scientific #Experiment #Test #Tests #Testing #Epidemiology #Epidemiological #Public #Health #PublicHealth

Bir üniversite mülkünde menenjit çıkması, 1 can kaybına ve 2 akut hastalığa yol açtı. Sağlık ekipleri hızlı bir şekilde tanı koydu, tedavi devam ediyor. Risk düşüyor, güvenlik önlemleri devam ediyor. Resmi kanallar en yeni bilgiler için takip edilmeli. #Meningitis #HealthNews

🚩 #Meningitis #PublicHealth #DiseaseOutbreak #HealthNews #SchoolSafety #Epidemiology

Big Picture Science for May. 11, Preventing Future Pandemics

We may not want to think about another pandemic, but, as epidemiologists say, it is once again a “when,” not “if,” scenario. For his latest book, journalist Jon Cohen, who has written extensively about infectious disease for the magazine Science, interviewed top epidemiologists around the world and followed virus hunters into damp and daunting bat caves to assess our pandemic preparedness readiness. Jon and Molly sit down before an audience in Los Angeles to talk about worrisome cuts to science funding and our ability (or inability) to be vigilant and respond quickly to emerging disease. There is good news: we know how to stop outbreaks. The question is, will we put our tools and vast knowledge to use?

Guest:

* Jon Cohen – senior correspondent with Science Magazine, author of “Planning Miracles: How to Prevent Future Pandemics”

Reading: The Trump Administration is Dismantling Efforts to Fight the Next Pandemic

Download podcast at - https://bigpicturescience.org/episodes/preventing-future-pandemics

You can listen to this and other episodes at http://bigpicturescience.org/

Get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support!

#PandemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth #Epidemiology #PublicHealth #InfectiousDisease #VirusHunters #ScienceFunding #PathogenResearch #BigPictureScience #SETI #News #Podcast #Science

First European case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy – what you need to know
#BirdFlu #H9N2 #PublicHealth #HealthNews #Influenza #Virology #GlobalHealth #DiseaseOutbreak #HealthAwareness #MedicalNews #ScienceNews #Epidemiology #Prevention #Healthcare
https://the-14.com/first-european-case-of-h9n2-bird-flu-reported-in-italy-what-you-need-to-know/

@Walker well the price hopefully will be reasonable but even then you are basically playing roulette in terms of efficacy - you don't want to get it #bullseye #dogstar #epidemiology #lyme conn #infectious disease #bacteria

Zoonotic spillover is the successful transmission of a pathogenic entity—such as a virus, bacterium, or parasite—from a non-human animal reservoir into a human population. This rare but consequential event occurs when a pathogen successfully crosses the strict biological boundary between species.
#WhatIs #Zoonotic #Epidemiology #Virology #Biology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/03/wi03162601.html

US experiencing largest measles outbreak since 2000 – 5 essential reads on the risks, what to do and what’s coming next
#USA #Measles #PublicHealth #VaccineHesitancy #HealthCrisis #DiseaseOutbreak #Epidemiology #GlobalHealth #Prevention #HealthcareSystem
https://the-14.com/us-experiencing-largest-measles-outbreak-since-2000-5-essential-reads-on-the-risks-what-to-do-and-whats-coming-next/

#Epidemiology and #genomic features of #MERS #coronavirus in #Africa: a systematic and meta-analysis review, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/02/epidemiology-and-genomic-features-of.html

No medical intervention is risk-free, INCLUDING watchful waiting. I find 'opportunity cost' a useful phrase.

Please report any adverse reactions, mild to urgent, to a yellow card scheme to improve research on medical outcomes. Not just covid, but this is the site I found first. Like, you can do yellowcard reports for antibiotics, skin creams, botox for migraines, and anything else afaik.
https://coronavirus-yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/

No one deserves the current torture of being impoverished disabled people under UK 'benefits' systems. Even anyone who commits to anti-science actions doesn't deserve that.

I find ableist, I'm-alright-Jack, selfish antivax movements and supporters to be infuriating.
I still don't want any person to suffer Long Covid nor death, loss of livelihood (including hobby access and social life), nor other disablement.

You're a human, even when you self-harm, social-harm or lash out at everything.
You might not lash out so hard if you weren't overwhelmed.
You might not be so overwhelmed in an environment that met your needs, or if you felt secure in being able to adapt your environment to your needs.
No, I'm not better than anyone else, nor are you. No one is. We are all self-aware beings with a minimum of autonomy.

"You may have heard that these conditions are rare in the UK.
They’re rare because of vaccination."
https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/common-questions-about-kitten-vaccinations

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*.

#vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine

No medical intervention is risk-free, INCLUDING watchful waiting. I find 'opportunity cost' a useful phrase.

" Ms Moore says: “We are acting for people who stood up and got vaccinated. By definition they’re all pro-vaccination. This is an act to support vaccine confidence.” "
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d5d6nng67o Even if they were anti-science, I still wouldn't wish them the current torture of being impoverished disabled people under UK 'benefits' systems.

As infuriating as I find ableist, I'm-alright-Jack, selfish antivax movements and supporters to be, I still don't want them to suffer Long Covid nor death, loss of livelihood (including hobby access and social life), nor other disablement.

You're a human, even when you self-harm, social-harm or lash out at everything.
You might not lash out so hard if you weren't overwhelmed.
You might not be so overwhelmed in an environment that met your needs, or if you felt secure in being able to adapt your environment to your needs.
No, I'm not better than anyone else, nor are you. No one is. We are all self-aware beings with a minimum of autonomy.

"You may have heard that these conditions are rare in the UK.
They’re rare because of vaccination."
https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/common-questions-about-kitten-vaccinations

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*.

#vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine

BTW, let it not be said I DGAF about people who get vaccine injury or other complications. * No medical intervention is risk-free, INCLUDING watchful waiting. * I find 'opportunity cost' a useful phrase.

" Prof Finn, who is professor of paediatrics at the University of Bristol, says Covid vaccines were a massive success and “really saved a lot of people's lives”. He is not involved in the legal action and believes the decisions taken in the UK around the vaccines’ use were correct.
But he says the VDPS is “clearly not working as it should” and that payments should be index-linked so that they reflect changes in the cost of living. He also criticises the “very arbitrary” 60% threshold for payouts.
Prof Finn adds that it’s necessary “to take a really good look” at compensation for all current and future vaccines.

I point out to Prof Finn that there was a danger in a report like this that it could undermine confidence in vaccines. He rejects this: “The only way to retain trust is to be honest.”

But he does think the inadequacies of the VDPS risk undermining that public confidence in vaccines.
While only a small proportion of people have been affected, he says, “they've been very seriously harmed and that is going to attract public attention. It's going to be reported, and people are going to reflect on that, and people will want to see those people treated fairly”. "
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d5d6nng67o

"You may have heard that these conditions are rare in the UK.
They’re rare because of vaccination."
https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/common-questions-about-kitten-vaccinations

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*.

#vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine

BTW, let it not be said I DGAF about people who get vaccine injury or other complications. * No medical intervention is risk-free, INCLUDING watchful waiting. * I find 'opportunity cost' a useful phrase.

"The side effects of vaccination are usually mild and short-lived such as a sore arm, fever and fatigue.
However, in the very rare event that something goes seriously wrong, we have a right to expect that we will be supported. This is a kind of social contract between individual and state." Or should be, since you lot [Brits] are so complacent in loving your own classist oppressions. But whatever. Ideally, people would be supported to exist harmoniously with others * and * meeting their own needs.

"Of the awards, all but a handful are for damage done by the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, which is no longer used.
There is a long list of different health conditions that qualify for a payment but the AstraZeneca jab had one specific rare side effect not seen in the mRNA vaccines produced by Pfizer and Moderna, which are now the mainstay of all Covid booster campaigns."
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d5d6nng67o

"You may have heard that these conditions are rare in the UK.
They’re rare because of vaccination."
https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/common-questions-about-kitten-vaccinations

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*.

#vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine

No medical intervention is risk-free, INCLUDING watchful waiting. I find 'opportunity cost' a useful phrase.

"Speaking at the opening session on Tuesday, Hugo Keith KC, counsel to the inquiry, said expert evidence commissioned by the inquiry suggested “overwhelmingly” that the UK operated “a robust and sophisticated system” for ensuring the highest levels of safety. “The evidence suggests overwhelmingly that the UK Covid vaccines successfully protected the people of the UK against a virus that was killing and liable to kill hundreds of thousands of people,” he said.

“Side-effects may be encountered in any medicine, but serious side-effects, whilst very rare, are nevertheless significant and debilitating,” he added. “For those who did suffer serious side-effects, and even worse, for the very small number of people whose loved ones died as a result, it was, of course, a complete tragedy, and nothing that is said about the rarity of those terrible consequences can be taken, or should be taken, to diminish that loss,” he said.

Keith added that references to the “obvious and well-known fact” that in very rare cases, vaccination has serious side-effects, “must not be used as a platform to seek to undermine the vital public health role that vaccination plays in keeping people safe from disease, or to try to seek to argue that at a population level, vaccination is not overwhelmingly beneficial.” "
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jan/15/people-with-covid-vaccine-injuries-not-getting-help-they-need-inquiry-hears

"You may have heard that these conditions are rare in the UK.
They’re rare because of vaccination."
https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/common-questions-about-kitten-vaccinations

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*.

#vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine

BTW, let it not be said I DGAF about people who get vaccine injury or other complications. * No medical intervention is risk-free, INCLUDING watchful waiting. * I find 'opportunity cost' a useful phrase.
"Research shows that Covid-19 itself is much more likely to cause myocarditis than a vaccine in most people.

People who are vaccinated against Covid-19 also have a much lower risk of getting other serious heart complications caused by the virus, including heart attack and stroke.

That’s why the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency says the benefits of having the Covid-19 vaccine far outweigh the risks of not getting it for most people. "

"Pericarditis is inflammation of the lining around the heart, whereas myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle.

Pericarditis and myocarditis often happen together and can have similar symptoms.
Most people recover within a few weeks, but for others it can take months."
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/coronavirus-and-your-health/myocarditis-and-covid-19-vaccines-should-you-be-worried

"You may have heard that these conditions are rare in the UK.
They’re rare because of vaccination."
https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/common-questions-about-kitten-vaccinations

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*.

#vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine

"Cats cannot catch colds from humans and vice versa.
Caused by viruses like feline herpesvirus and calicivirus, cold symptoms in cats include sneezing and runny nose.
Cats catch colds through droplets in air, direct contact, and shared items, and stress can increase susceptibility.
Treatment may include medication, supportive care, and keeping your cat comfortable at home.
Regular vaccinations, good hygiene, and stress reduction can help prevent cat colds. "
https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/can-cats-catch-colds

"You may have heard that these conditions are rare in the UK.
They’re rare because of vaccination."
"In a study involving nearly half a million vaccinated cats, only a small fraction, about 0.5%, experienced adverse reactions to a vaccine.
[These reactions indicate] an unusual immune response in some cats." https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/common-questions-about-kitten-vaccinations

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

"You may have heard that these conditions are rare in the UK.
They’re rare because of vaccination."

"What are the main cat vaccinations side effects?

Vaccines play an important role in protecting your cat's health by training their immune system to fight infections. In a study involving nearly half a million vaccinated cats, only a small fraction, about 0.5%, experienced adverse reactions to a vaccine.

While these reactions can be unpredictable, they don't necessarily indicate a problem with the vaccine or its administration, but rather an unusual immune response in some cats. Here is a table listing some of the more common, as well as very rare, cat vaccinations side effects." https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/common-questions-about-kitten-vaccinations

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

BOOM there it is...! "You may have heard that these conditions are rare in the UK.
They’re rare because of vaccination.

Vaccination may not have a 100% success rate, but it’ll drastically improve your cat’s chances of avoiding a nasty disease or infection, that’s why it’s recommended for all kittens, or adult cats who’ve fallen behind with their protection." https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/common-questions-about-kitten-vaccinations

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

"Chlamydia felis — once known as Chlamydophila felis, is a frequent cause of conjunctivitis in cats. Cats can be vaccinated to help reduce the symptoms of this infection, but the vaccine doesn't stop them from getting or spreading it. If a cat gets Chlamydia, it's important to keep them separated from other cats to prevent spreading.

You may have heard that these conditions are rare in the UK.
They’re rare because of vaccination.

Vaccination may not have a 100% success rate, but it’ll drastically improve your cat’s chances of avoiding a nasty disease or infection, that’s why it’s recommended for all kittens, or adult cats who’ve fallen behind with their protection." https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/common-questions-about-kitten-vaccinations

There's a reason the NHS funds flu vaccines every year.
There's a reason we eradicated polio and smallpox.
There's a reason we value herd immunity.
There's a reason we wash our hands after pissing or shitting.
There's a reason you sneeze into your elbow, not your nan's face.

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

"Do kittens need vaccines?

They certainly do. There may be some buzz around anti-vaccination in the media at the moment, but any vet or veterinary professional will insist that vaccinations are an absolute necessity [to keep] your kitten in good health." https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/common-questions-about-kitten-vaccinations

There's a reason the NHS funds flu vaccines every year.
There's a reason we eradicated polio and smallpox.
There's a reason we value herd immunity.
There's a reason we wash our hands after pissing or shitting.
There's a reason you sneeze into your elbow, not your nan's face.

Ask your doctor what would happen if they skipped your baby's vaccinations. Ask your doctor what would happen if they skipped your elderly family's vaccinations.
Ask your doctor what would happen if they skipped vaccinating you, for the rest of your life. Ask them: I dare you.

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

"Do kittens need vaccines?

They certainly do. There may be some buzz around anti-vaccination in the media at the moment, but any vet or veterinary professional will insist that vaccinations are an absolute necessity when it comes to keeping your kitten in good health.

Your kitten will need a primary vaccination course when they’re young, followed by annual boosters to help maintain their level of protection throughout their life. " https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/common-questions-about-kitten-vaccinations

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

I recall what I meant to write after 'OH YEAH' now. Vets4Pets says,
[...] "Chlamydophila infection can persist for several weeks and be unpleasant, but infection can be treated with antibiotics. Vaccination is usually only given to high-risk cats in group situations, and while providing protection against severe clinical disease, does not fully eliminate the risk of infection."

There's a reason the NHS funds flu vaccines every year.
There's a reason we eradicated polio and smallpox.
There's a reason we value herd immunity.
There's a reason we wash our hands after pissing or shitting.
There's a reason you sneeze into your elbow, not your nan's face.

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

I recall what I meant to write after 'OH YEAH' now. Vets4Pets says,
[...] "Feline Herpesvirus (FHV) and Feline Calici virus (FCV): Both feline herpesvirus and feline calici virus are contagious and are usually transmitted by direct or close contact between cats, such as in sneeze droplets or discharge from the eyes; they may also survive for periods in the environment and so could be transmitted via shared food bowls and litter trays, bedding or grooming aids.

Cat flu signs include sneezing, nasal and eye discharge, conjunctivitis, and mouth ulcers. Clinical signs vary from mild to extremely severe, and occasionally other complications may develop such as pneumonia. Feline herpesvirus is much like cold sores in people; even after the initial signs subside, most cats will remain permanently infected and some will develop flare ups later on especially when their immune system is low.

Treatment for cat flu is based around supportive care – antibiotics do not work against viruses. [...] Cats may however receive antibiotics as part of their supportive care during an attack of cat flu, if appropriate, [to] prevent or treat secondary bacteria. Affected cats may require other supportive treatment as well [...] and nutritional support, depending on the severity of the infection.
Both of these viruses are extremely common [and] can be severe which is why vaccination is important for all cats. Although vaccination does not always prevent infection with these viruses, it will help greatly in reducing the severity of disease."

There's a reason the NHS funds flu vaccines every year.
There's a reason we eradicated polio and smallpox.
There's a reason we value herd immunity.
There's a reason we wash our hands after pissing or shitting.
There's a reason you sneeze into your elbow, not your nan's face.

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

I recall what I meant to write after 'OH YEAH' now. Vets4Pets says,
[...] "Feline Parvovirus, Panleukopenia virus: This is a highly contagious disease, which can be spread through bodily fluids, faeces and fleas as well as contaminated items such as food bowls, bedding, floors and contact by hands.

Unfortunately this virus is able to survive for up to several years in the environment, and is resistant to many disinfectants. It is therefore the biggest disease threat to any rescue facility, and infection carries a very high mortality rate, particularly in unvaccinated kittens.

Unfortunately, there is no specific treatment, and despite supportive treatments cats will often suffer from severe dehydration and massive secondary infections which result in a poor outcome. Highly effective vaccines are available, however, and all cats and kittens should be vaccinated as this virus is much better prevented than treated."

And

There's a reason the NHS funds flu vaccines every year.
There's a reason we eradicated polio and smallpox.
There's a reason we value herd immunity.
There's a reason we wash our hands after pissing or shitting.
There's a reason you sneeze into your elbow, not your nan's face.

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

I recall what I meant to write after 'OH YEAH' now. Vets4Pets says,
[...] "Thankfully rabies is not present in the UK, but if you want to take your cat abroad and bring them back into the country, or if you want to adopt a cat from overseas, they will need to be vaccinated against rabies."

And

There's a reason the NHS funds flu vaccines every year.
There's a reason we eradicated polio and smallpox.
There's a reason we value herd immunity.
There's a reason we wash our hands after pissing or shitting.
There's a reason you sneeze into your elbow, not your nan's face.

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

I recall what I meant to write after 'OH YEAH' now. Vets4Pets says,
"Sadly there is no specific treatment for this virus. Secondary infections are common due to the destructive nature of the disease on the immune system so treatment will be focused on relieving the cat from pain and discomfort, but their survival rate is much shorter compared to uninfected cats. Any cat that tests positive for FeLV should be isolated from other cats and kept indoors to prevent transmission.

As this disease is only passed via bodily fluids, indoor cats may not require a vaccination against feline leukaemia. Your vet will discuss the risk to your cat with you, but you may choose to give your cat full cover anyway, to protect them if they do accidentally get outside, or if they are exposed to other cats in environments such as a cattery."

And

There's a reason the NHS funds flu vaccines every year.
There's a reason we eradicated polio and smallpox.
There's a reason we value herd immunity.
There's a reason we wash our hands after pissing or shitting.
There's a reason you sneeze into your elbow, not your nan's face.

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

I recall what I meant to write after 'OH YEAH' now. Vets4Pets says,
1 "Sadly there is no specific treatment for this virus. Secondary infections are common due to the destructive nature of the disease on the immune system so treatment will be focused on relieving the cat from pain and discomfort, but their survival rate is much shorter compared to uninfected cats. Any cat that tests positive for FeLV should be isolated from other cats and kept indoors to prevent transmission.

As this disease is only passed via bodily fluids, indoor cats may not require a vaccination against feline leukaemia. Your vet will discuss the risk to your cat with you, but you may choose to give your cat full cover anyway, to protect them if they [...] get outside, or [...] exposed to other cats in environments such as a cattery."

2 "Thankfully rabies is not present in the UK, but if you want to take your cat abroad and bring them back into the country, or if you want to adopt a cat from overseas, they will need to be vaccinated against rabies."

3 "Feline Parvovirus, Panleukopenia virus: This is a highly contagious disease, which can be spread through bodily fluids, faeces and fleas as well as contaminated items such as food bowls, bedding, floors and contact by hands.
Unfortunately this virus is able to survive for up to several years in the environment, and is resistant to many disinfectants. It is therefore the biggest disease threat to any rescue facility, and infection carries a very high mortality rate, particularly in unvaccinated kittens.
Unfortunately, there is no specific treatment, and despite supportive treatments cats will often suffer from severe dehydration and massive secondary infections which result in a poor outcome. Highly effective vaccines are available, however, and all cats and kittens should be vaccinated as this virus is much better prevented than treated."

4 "Feline Herpesvirus (FHV) and Feline Calici virus (FCV): Both feline herpesvirus and feline calici virus are contagious and are usually transmitted by direct or close contact between cats, such as in sneeze droplets or discharge from the eyes; they may also survive for periods in the environment and so could be transmitted via shared food bowls and litter trays, bedding or grooming aids.

Cat flu signs include sneezing, nasal and eye discharge, conjunctivitis, and mouth ulcers. Clinical signs vary from mild to extremely severe, and occasionally other complications may develop such as pneumonia. Feline herpesvirus is much like cold sores in people; even after the initial signs subside, most cats will remain permanently infected and some will develop flare ups later on especially when their immune system is low.

Treatment for cat flu is based around supportive care – antibiotics do not work against viruses. [...] Cats may however receive antibiotics as part of their supportive care during an attack of cat flu, [to] prevent or treat secondary bacteria. Affected cats may require other supportive treatment as well [...] and nutritional support, depending on the severity of the infection.
Both of these viruses are extremely common [and] can be severe which is why vaccination is important for all cats. Although vaccination does not always prevent infection with these viruses, it will help greatly in reducing the severity of disease."

5 "Chlamydophila infection can persist for several weeks and be unpleasant, but infection can be treated with antibiotics. Vaccination is usually only given to high-risk cats in group situations, and while providing protection against severe clinical disease, does not fully eliminate the risk of infection."

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

There's a reason the NHS funds flu vaccines every year.
There's a reason we eradicated polio and smallpox.
There's a reason we value herd immunity.
There's a reason we wash our hands after pissing or shitting.
There's a reason you sneeze into your elbow, not your nan's face.

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

Now imagine you're a cat who can't speak human languages.
How the hell would you communicate "something hurts", "I am lonely", "please play with me", etc?
(Like, when your human is allistic or overworked, I mean. Autistic and/or cat-happy humans with any free time can figure it out through observation and testing.)

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

Uhhh, anyway yeah. I forget where I was going with this. OH YEAH.
Long Covid sucks. I do not wish it on anyone. It strips your ability to hold information in your damn head. I would truly struggle to finish my physics degree if I had to do it again, if it weren't even still possible in this state.

Death and disablement are not the only risks from disease. You also face loss of livelihood (for humans), autonomy, quality of life, chronic pain, and far more.

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

Compare your pet's risks from each disease (locally, given habits) with the vaccine(s) you're considering.
Yes, price matters, unfortunately (for now?).

Worked example: my partner and I live in the UK, so rabies isn't a huge issue. Regardless of money, I still would follow the vet's advice on getting our cats rabies shots or not.

Indoor only, non-travelling, non-breeding kittens probably don't need rabies shots. And that's ME saying that! I will take any damn jabs you offer. I do NOT want to be sick ffs.
But yeah! Now with more information, I can modify my expectations on caring for fellow living creatures. Since that's how a gd adult takes responsibility.

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

No medical intervention is completely risk-free. Every single decision must involve weighing priorities and ideal outcomes.

The best way to limit harm is to acknowledge risks *and adapt your behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

You need to compare their risks from the disease (in your area, with their chances of contact) with their current vaccine schedules.
E.g. we live in the UK, so rabies isn't a huge issue (unless they go near bats that fly across the channel from France).

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

No medical intervention is completely risk-free. Every single decision must involve weighing priorities and ideal outcomes.

A cat gets 45 vaccines in their life. We can mitigate that small risk even further with nasal vaccinations (nose sprays) and limb injections into the leg. Nasal spray vaccines mean more dispersed material.
Reactions to a leg injection (again, 1 in 1000 or 10000 and they only get 45) preserve more options for early amputation etc, and their quality of life. (This affects your quality of life, too.)

https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

Huh. No, vaccines are not something to avoid (unless you had a prior reaction or they will be ineffective or dangerous for you personally).
No medical intervention has zero risk, ever, even testing placebo in research. Every single decision must weigh priorities and ideal outcomes.

That all said, I did not know there was any (tiny) risk of sarcomas after vaccines.
It's around 1 in 1000 or 10000 events, from the veterinarypartner.vin.com link.

A cat gets 45 vaccines in their life. Even that small risk can be mitigated further with nasal (nose) vaccinations and limb (leg) injection sites. Nasal spray vaccines mean more dispersed material.
And any leg injection reactions (again, 1 in 1000 or 10000, and they only get 45) preserve more options for early amputation etc, and their quality of life.

No one wants animal pain (unless they need more therapy).
The best way to limit harm is to acknowledge risks *and adapt your behaviours to reduce their impacts*. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951408 https://plantcityanimalhospital.com/blog/cat-has-a-lump-after-vaccine/ https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/cat-advice/vaccinating-your-cat/

#cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

Identifying Environmental Risk Factors and Mapping the Distribution of West Nile Virus in an Endemic Region of North America
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2018GH000161 <-- shared paper
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[an older paper (2018) but a good one, including showing the versatility & usefulness of #FedScience spatial datasets]
#GIS #spatial #mapping #USA #WestNile #WestNileVirus #fedscience #NationalLandCoverDatabase #NLCD #virus #publichealth #arboviruses #environment #data #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #fedscience #geocoding #environmental #landcover #physiography #climate #weather #transmission #model #regressiontree #risk #hazard #riskmaps #elevation #humidity #rainfall #precipitation #disease #soil #integrated #opendata #mosquito #satellite #SouthDakota #pasturelands #crossdiscipline #virology #remotesensing #earthobservation #Pathobiology #Epidemiology
@USGS @USGS_EROS

What The #Pox? #Review of #Poxviruses Affecting #Humans, J Clin Virol.: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1386653224000817?dgcid=rss_sd_all

This review examines various poxviruses affecting humans, with discussion of less commonly encountered Poxviridae members, including #pathogenesis, #epidemiology, and #diagnostic methods. Poxvirus #treatment is beyond the intended scope of this review and will not be discussed.

My excellent colleague Dr. Lola Neufcourt has led this paper just out in Environmental health perspectives

"Assessing How Social Exposures Are Integrated in #Exposome #Research: A #ScopingReview"

#Science #Epidemiology #HealthInequalities

https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP11015