Anne Rimoin
@annerimoin.bsky.social
Infectious Disease Epidemiologist. Science Communicator. Professor. Gordon-Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases & Public Heath @UCLAFSPH. Director/Founder #UCLADRC @UCLA_CGIH Insta: @annerimoin
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Are we remotely prepared for the next pandemic? Epidemiologist Dr. @annerimoin.bsky.social has serious concerns. We discuss that, bird flu, whether the arts should’ve played a bigger role in how we responded to Covid, and much more in this episode of 5AM StoryTalk!
Dr. Anne Rimoin (epidemiologist: bird flu / Covid / pandemics and art)
Podcast Episode · 5AM StoryTalk · 06/19/2025 · 57m
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August 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Are we remotely prepared for the next pandemic? Epidemiologist Dr. @annerimoin.bsky.social has serious concerns. We discuss that, bird flu, whether the arts should’ve played a bigger role in how we responded to Covid, and much more in this episode of 5AM StoryTalk!
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In this piece I’m quoted about how RFK Jr has poisoned ACIP making the entire vaccine ecosystem hostile territory. The result: less interest in vaccine development, less innovation in vaccine tech, & less improvement in individual human lives www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/features/how...
How will RFK Jr’s American dream for vaccines play out? - Pharmaceutical Technology
Scientific experts are concerned about what role vaccines will play in US public health strategy under the Trump administration.
www.pharmaceutical-technology.com
June 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
In this piece I’m quoted about how RFK Jr has poisoned ACIP making the entire vaccine ecosystem hostile territory. The result: less interest in vaccine development, less innovation in vaccine tech, & less improvement in individual human lives www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/features/how...
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The CDC's vaccine panel, that Secretary Kennedy fired this week, plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.
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RFK Jr. replaced everyone on the CDC's vaccine panel. Here's why that matters
It plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.
www.npr.org
June 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The CDC's vaccine panel, that Secretary Kennedy fired this week, plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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Why is germ theory in the same air quotes as "miasma theory," I ask as a historian of medicine who is very very tired
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently embraces the outdated "miasma theory" of disease instead of the widely accept "germ theory" of disease, which may help explain some of the actions he's been taking.
Ancient miasma theory may help explain Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine moves
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently embraces the outdated "miasma theory" of disease instead of the widely accept "germ theory" of disease, which may help explain some of the actions he's been taking.
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June 15, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Why is germ theory in the same air quotes as "miasma theory," I ask as a historian of medicine who is very very tired
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Moving speech from @annerimoin.bsky.social
#SER2025
First a historian, now a leader in public health
History shows us patterns over time. Outbreaks now are connected with past outbreaks and how we responded to them. Data we gather now guides the future or leaves it vulnerable
#SER2025
First a historian, now a leader in public health
History shows us patterns over time. Outbreaks now are connected with past outbreaks and how we responded to them. Data we gather now guides the future or leaves it vulnerable
Huge congratulations to @annerimoin.bsky.social for winning the Roger Detels Award for distinguished research in infectious disease epidemiology ! #SER2025
June 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Moving speech from @annerimoin.bsky.social
#SER2025
First a historian, now a leader in public health
History shows us patterns over time. Outbreaks now are connected with past outbreaks and how we responded to them. Data we gather now guides the future or leaves it vulnerable
#SER2025
First a historian, now a leader in public health
History shows us patterns over time. Outbreaks now are connected with past outbreaks and how we responded to them. Data we gather now guides the future or leaves it vulnerable
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Go Annie! So say we all! @annerimoin.bsky.social
Huge congratulations to @annerimoin.bsky.social for winning the Roger Detels Award for distinguished research in infectious disease epidemiology ! #SER2025
June 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Go Annie! So say we all! @annerimoin.bsky.social
Such an honor to receive the Roger Detels Award for distinguished research in infectious disease epidemiology from @societyforepi.bsky.social ! #SER2025
Huge congratulations to @annerimoin.bsky.social for winning the Roger Detels Award for distinguished research in infectious disease epidemiology ! #SER2025
June 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Such an honor to receive the Roger Detels Award for distinguished research in infectious disease epidemiology from @societyforepi.bsky.social ! #SER2025
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"These are scientists, physicians, epidemiologists & other experts who are honored to serve their country because they care deeply about public health." @richbesser.bsky.social in defense of #ACIP and on the risks posed by political interference in its critical work. www.statnews.com/2025/06/10/a...
RFK Jr.’s attack on vaccine experts endangers every American
“Our nation’s top health official cannot be trusted to protect America’s children and their families,” writes Richard Besser, pediatrician and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
www.statnews.com
June 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"These are scientists, physicians, epidemiologists & other experts who are honored to serve their country because they care deeply about public health." @richbesser.bsky.social in defense of #ACIP and on the risks posed by political interference in its critical work. www.statnews.com/2025/06/10/a...
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Helen Chu is one of the ousted #ACIP members. She spoke to me today about her grave concerns for future vaccination policy and vaccine access in the United States. www.statnews.com/2025/06/10/c...
Ousted CDC vaccine adviser says RFK Jr.'s message is clear: ‘Scientific expertise is no longer of use’
Terminated CDC vaccine adviser Helen Chu spoke with STAT about her fears for the future of vaccine policy
www.statnews.com
June 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Helen Chu is one of the ousted #ACIP members. She spoke to me today about her grave concerns for future vaccination policy and vaccine access in the United States. www.statnews.com/2025/06/10/c...
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Five years ago some infectious diseases experts were starting to grasp that the world was watching the emergence of a new pandemic. #Covid was a painful experience that should have taught us a lot about pandemic preparedness. But we seem to be unwilling to learn. www.statnews.com/2025/01/06/c...
What Covid tried to teach us — and why it will matter in the next pandemic
Five years after the start of Covid, we appear to be trying to teach ourselves the lessons of the pandemic the hard way.
www.statnews.com
January 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Five years ago some infectious diseases experts were starting to grasp that the world was watching the emergence of a new pandemic. #Covid was a painful experience that should have taught us a lot about pandemic preparedness. But we seem to be unwilling to learn. www.statnews.com/2025/01/06/c...
My interview on @ktla.com with @chercalvin and @TheRickChambers discussing avian influenza. youtu.be/Sd08VWL4J_U?...
CDC: Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case
YouTube video by KTLA 5
https://youtu.be/Sd08VWL4J_U?si…
December 29, 2024 at 3:52 PM
My interview on @ktla.com with @chercalvin and @TheRickChambers discussing avian influenza. youtu.be/Sd08VWL4J_U?...
My perspective on the unknown pathogen currently causing a severe respiratory outbreak in #DRCongo in this @NBCNews article:
A lot we don’t yet know. Good news is that there are experienced local teams on the ground investigating. Lab analyses are critical next step.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
A lot we don’t yet know. Good news is that there are experienced local teams on the ground investigating. Lab analyses are critical next step.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Mysterious illness in Congo has killed dozens of people, health authorities report
An unidentified disease has killed 79 people and sickened 376, according to the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Security.
www.nbcnews.com
December 6, 2024 at 4:13 AM
My perspective on the unknown pathogen currently causing a severe respiratory outbreak in #DRCongo in this @NBCNews article:
A lot we don’t yet know. Good news is that there are experienced local teams on the ground investigating. Lab analyses are critical next step.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
A lot we don’t yet know. Good news is that there are experienced local teams on the ground investigating. Lab analyses are critical next step.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...