Miguel Paredes
@paredesmig.bsky.social
Working on Genomic Epidemiology & Phylodynamics. MD-PhD student at the University of Washington/Fred Hutch Cancer Center. He/him/él 🇨🇴🏳️🌈
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Miguel Paredes
@paredesmig.bsky.social
· Sep 16
Florida’s attack on school vaccination requirements threatens my family — and yours | Opinion
An MD-Ph.D. student whose research focuses on the epidemiology of infectious diseases writes that vaccines protect everyone’s loved ones. Florida shouldn’t take that away.
www.sun-sentinel.com
I was in FL visiting my family when the FL gov said they were canceling school vaccine reqs. I was frustrated & scared as the people I love depend on vaccines to stay safe. I wrote a more personal op-ed in the @sun-sentinel.com. A plea to keep my family safe.
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/09/16/f...
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/09/16/f...
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Our lab's paper describing the North American H5N1 epizootic is out now in Nature! So thrilled to have this out, and congratulations to @lambod50.bsky.social for all the fantastic work on this: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Ecology and spread of the North American H5N1 epizootic - Nature
The panzootic of highly pathogenic H5N1 since 2021 was driven by around nine introductions into the Atlantic and Pacific flyways, followed by rapid dissemination through wild migratory birds, primaril...
www.nature.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Our lab's paper describing the North American H5N1 epizootic is out now in Nature! So thrilled to have this out, and congratulations to @lambod50.bsky.social for all the fantastic work on this: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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A fascinating new Lancet ID paper offers the strongest comparative evidence yet between infection-induced and vaccine-induced immunity against mpox. The study followed people for up to 2 years after infection with monkeypox virus or vaccination with MVA-BN. #IDsky
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Long-term consequences of monkeypox virus infection or modified vaccinia virus Ankara vaccination in Belgium (MPX-COHORT and POQS-FU-PLUS): a 24-month prospective and retrospective cohort study
Individuals previously infected with MPXV show strong and durable immunological memory
lasting up to 2 years after infection, in contrast to the less robust and shorter-lived
response observed after M...
www.thelancet.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A fascinating new Lancet ID paper offers the strongest comparative evidence yet between infection-induced and vaccine-induced immunity against mpox. The study followed people for up to 2 years after infection with monkeypox virus or vaccination with MVA-BN. #IDsky
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Esto merece ser destacado mil veces ☝️
October 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Esto merece ser destacado mil veces ☝️
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With millions at risk of losing SNAP in the coming days, a reminder: hunger doesn't happen in isolation. When food assistance disappears, families use rent money to eat. Then come evictions and homelessness.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
October 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
With millions at risk of losing SNAP in the coming days, a reminder: hunger doesn't happen in isolation. When food assistance disappears, families use rent money to eat. Then come evictions and homelessness.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
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Three cases of clade Ib mpox not related to travel have been reported in LA. This raises concerns for probable local transmission. Vaccines are available and work to reduce disease severity or prevent infection. If you are eligible to get vaccinated do so.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Three cases of severe mpox reported in California, health officials say
Unrelated cases mark first time clade I of disease formerly known as monkeypox has spread within US, officials say
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Three cases of clade Ib mpox not related to travel have been reported in LA. This raises concerns for probable local transmission. Vaccines are available and work to reduce disease severity or prevent infection. If you are eligible to get vaccinated do so.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Ebola virus in Kasai revives 50-year-old questions on viral latency www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Ebola virus in Kasai revives 50-year-old questions on viral latency
On Sept 4, 2025, DR Congo declared its 16th Ebola virus outbreak. The epicentre of
this outbreak occurred in the Kasai province—the first resurgence in this region since
2008.1 Genomic analysis identi...
www.thelancet.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Ebola virus in Kasai revives 50-year-old questions on viral latency www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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“So far this year, over eight thousand cases of whooping cough have been recorded nationwide based on data from the CDC. Over one thousand of those cases are [in] Florida.
“Well, the numbers are really alarming. It’s a warning to all of us,” said Dr. Ronald Lee Lindsay” @jackiantonovich.bsky.social
“Well, the numbers are really alarming. It’s a warning to all of us,” said Dr. Ronald Lee Lindsay” @jackiantonovich.bsky.social
‘The numbers are really alarming’: Former pediatrician shares thoughts on the rise of whooping cough
So far this year, over eight thousand cases of whooping cough have been recorded nationwide based on data from the CDC. Over one thousand of those cases are here in Florida.
www.wokv.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
“So far this year, over eight thousand cases of whooping cough have been recorded nationwide based on data from the CDC. Over one thousand of those cases are [in] Florida.
“Well, the numbers are really alarming. It’s a warning to all of us,” said Dr. Ronald Lee Lindsay” @jackiantonovich.bsky.social
“Well, the numbers are really alarming. It’s a warning to all of us,” said Dr. Ronald Lee Lindsay” @jackiantonovich.bsky.social
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Excellent comprehensive review on #Syphilis just published in #JAMA. An old disease and a powerful mimic. Interpreting syphilis serologies and how to treat is probably one of the consult questions ID physicians get the most.
#IDSky #MedSky
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#IDSky #MedSky
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Syphilis: A Review
This review summarizes the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, staging, and diagnosis of syphilis.
jamanetwork.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Excellent comprehensive review on #Syphilis just published in #JAMA. An old disease and a powerful mimic. Interpreting syphilis serologies and how to treat is probably one of the consult questions ID physicians get the most.
#IDSky #MedSky
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#IDSky #MedSky
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
October 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
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New study in @thelancet.com
“After nearly 2 years of war and severe restrictions in humanitarian aid, tens of thousands of preschool-aged children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from preventable acute malnutrition and facing an increased risk of mortality”
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
“After nearly 2 years of war and severe restrictions in humanitarian aid, tens of thousands of preschool-aged children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from preventable acute malnutrition and facing an increased risk of mortality”
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Assessment of malnutrition in preschool-aged children by mid-upper arm circumference in the Gaza Strip (January, 2024–August, 2025): a longitudinal, cross-sectional, surveillance study
After nearly 2 years of war and severe restrictions in humanitarian aid, tens of thousands
of preschool-aged children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from preventable acute
malnutrition and facing an ...
www.thelancet.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:41 AM
New study in @thelancet.com
“After nearly 2 years of war and severe restrictions in humanitarian aid, tens of thousands of preschool-aged children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from preventable acute malnutrition and facing an increased risk of mortality”
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
“After nearly 2 years of war and severe restrictions in humanitarian aid, tens of thousands of preschool-aged children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from preventable acute malnutrition and facing an increased risk of mortality”
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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I have been trying to get this published as an op-ed, but I am going to post it here since I think it is timely in light of the "consent" extortion events.
Deafening Quiet from the Scientific Establishment
jeremymberg.github.io/jeremyberg.g...
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Deafening Quiet from the Scientific Establishment
jeremymberg.github.io/jeremyberg.g...
1/14
jeremymberg.github.io
October 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I have been trying to get this published as an op-ed, but I am going to post it here since I think it is timely in light of the "consent" extortion events.
Deafening Quiet from the Scientific Establishment
jeremymberg.github.io/jeremyberg.g...
1/14
Deafening Quiet from the Scientific Establishment
jeremymberg.github.io/jeremyberg.g...
1/14
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The government shutdown interrupted CDC's disease updates, so Team Force of Infection spent our Saturday going to the websites of all 50 health departments to check on Covid-19, flu and RSV. caitlinrivers.substack.com/p/cdc-data-i...
CDC data interrupted, so we went state by state
A look at Covid-19, flu and RSV trends in each state
caitlinrivers.substack.com
October 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The government shutdown interrupted CDC's disease updates, so Team Force of Infection spent our Saturday going to the websites of all 50 health departments to check on Covid-19, flu and RSV. caitlinrivers.substack.com/p/cdc-data-i...
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It’s #MythBustingMonday.
Today’s myth: “Multiple vaccines at once will overload a child’s immune system.”
This idea is popular with anti-vaccine groups and also POTUS. But immunology, decades of research, and real-world data all say the same thing: it’s false. 🧵
Today’s myth: “Multiple vaccines at once will overload a child’s immune system.”
This idea is popular with anti-vaccine groups and also POTUS. But immunology, decades of research, and real-world data all say the same thing: it’s false. 🧵
September 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It’s #MythBustingMonday.
Today’s myth: “Multiple vaccines at once will overload a child’s immune system.”
This idea is popular with anti-vaccine groups and also POTUS. But immunology, decades of research, and real-world data all say the same thing: it’s false. 🧵
Today’s myth: “Multiple vaccines at once will overload a child’s immune system.”
This idea is popular with anti-vaccine groups and also POTUS. But immunology, decades of research, and real-world data all say the same thing: it’s false. 🧵
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We are excited to celebrate the success of 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research by announcing that the entire program is now available on YouTube. 1/
www.youtube.com/@HIVAIDSarou...
www.youtube.com/@HIVAIDSarou...
24hrs_to_save_AIDS_research
Over the past four decades, HIV research has saved tens of millions of lives through discoveries in HIV treatment and prevention, with the US federal government playing a foundational role in that suc...
www.youtube.com
September 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We are excited to celebrate the success of 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research by announcing that the entire program is now available on YouTube. 1/
www.youtube.com/@HIVAIDSarou...
www.youtube.com/@HIVAIDSarou...
I was in FL visiting my family when the FL gov said they were canceling school vaccine reqs. I was frustrated & scared as the people I love depend on vaccines to stay safe. I wrote a more personal op-ed in the @sun-sentinel.com. A plea to keep my family safe.
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/09/16/f...
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/09/16/f...
Florida’s attack on school vaccination requirements threatens my family — and yours | Opinion
An MD-Ph.D. student whose research focuses on the epidemiology of infectious diseases writes that vaccines protect everyone’s loved ones. Florida shouldn’t take that away.
www.sun-sentinel.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I was in FL visiting my family when the FL gov said they were canceling school vaccine reqs. I was frustrated & scared as the people I love depend on vaccines to stay safe. I wrote a more personal op-ed in the @sun-sentinel.com. A plea to keep my family safe.
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/09/16/f...
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/09/16/f...
Tune in next week to hear about amazing HIV work that has saved countless lives but continues to be threatened. Help us #SaveAIDSResearch .
I’ll be presenting with @reluctantlyjoe.bsky.social on mpox which affects many of the same communities as HIV and whose global funding is also under attack
I’ll be presenting with @reluctantlyjoe.bsky.social on mpox which affects many of the same communities as HIV and whose global funding is also under attack
Come join us next week. Come celebrate the miracles HIV research has given the world. And help us #SaveAIDSResearch. saveaidsresearch.org @saveaidsresearch.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Tune in next week to hear about amazing HIV work that has saved countless lives but continues to be threatened. Help us #SaveAIDSResearch .
I’ll be presenting with @reluctantlyjoe.bsky.social on mpox which affects many of the same communities as HIV and whose global funding is also under attack
I’ll be presenting with @reluctantlyjoe.bsky.social on mpox which affects many of the same communities as HIV and whose global funding is also under attack
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In under 24h following the newly identified outbreak of #Ebola in the DRC, the virus has been isolated, sequenced and the virus sequence data made publicly available.
virological.org/t/the-16th-e...
virological.org/t/the-16th-e...
The 16th Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Bulape Health Zone, Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A new spillover event from an unknown reservoir host
Background The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently facing concurrent outbreaks including mpox, cholera and malaria (1-4). The Ministry of Public Health, DRC has declared the 16th Ebola...
virological.org
September 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
In under 24h following the newly identified outbreak of #Ebola in the DRC, the virus has been isolated, sequenced and the virus sequence data made publicly available.
virological.org/t/the-16th-e...
virological.org/t/the-16th-e...
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A bizarre dogma has emerged among the anti-mRNA crowd that the only data we have on vaccines is from the original trial papers, rather than the HUGE volume of studies that came out subsequently...
... then an avalanche showing effectiveness vs hospitalisation, vs critical care, vs death, for subgroups, different variants, different vaccines, over time. These are UK only - knock yourself out.
That first study was just designed to check it worked safely vs cases.
www.gov.uk/guidance/mon...
That first study was just designed to check it worked safely vs cases.
www.gov.uk/guidance/mon...
Monitoring reports of the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination
Data on the real-world efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines.
www.gov.uk
September 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
A bizarre dogma has emerged among the anti-mRNA crowd that the only data we have on vaccines is from the original trial papers, rather than the HUGE volume of studies that came out subsequently...
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Results so stunningly clear they inspired this classic xkcd (xkcd.com/2400/):
September 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Results so stunningly clear they inspired this classic xkcd (xkcd.com/2400/):
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Yes, it was carefully hidden in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine (www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1... )
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Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine (www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1... )
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September 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Yes, it was carefully hidden in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine (www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1... )
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Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine (www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1... )
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This should be the lead story in all major national news outlets. Public health people prefer to stay out of the limelight unless there is no other choice. I can’t overstate how bad things have to be for 9 former CDC directors to band together and pen an op-ed in the NYT warning the entire country.
9 CDC Directors going back to 1977 speak out. What RFK Jr has done to our nation’s public health system "should alarm every American."
It "is unlike anything we have ever seen at the agency, and unlike anything our country has ever experienced." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
It "is unlike anything we have ever seen at the agency, and unlike anything our country has ever experienced." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
This should be the lead story in all major national news outlets. Public health people prefer to stay out of the limelight unless there is no other choice. I can’t overstate how bad things have to be for 9 former CDC directors to band together and pen an op-ed in the NYT warning the entire country.
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only so many words you can put in a headline but the whole response is loud and proud support for the trans community and worth reading
August 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
only so many words you can put in a headline but the whole response is loud and proud support for the trans community and worth reading
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Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
Breaking News: Read three top CDC officials' resignation emails.
The end of an era.
insidemedicine.substack.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
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#BreakingNews: CDC Director Susan Monarez is ousted after one month in the job. Removal follows departure of another high-ranking agency official www.statnews.com/2025/08/27/c...
CDC Director Susan Monarez is ousted after one month in the job
Susan Monarez, the first Senate-confirmed director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been ousted after just a month on the job.
www.statnews.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
#BreakingNews: CDC Director Susan Monarez is ousted after one month in the job. Removal follows departure of another high-ranking agency official www.statnews.com/2025/08/27/c...