Andrea Conroy, PhD
@andrealconroy.bsky.social
Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Acute Kidney Injury. Severe Malaria. Blackwater Fever. #TranslationalScience #PublicHealth 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇺🇬
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Our latest on hyperkalemia in severe malaria-- it's more common than you think and is associated with acute kidney injury and mortality. We discuss the epidemiology, risk factors, and management strategies. Link to access ⏬
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A study on 1.7 million people in Hong Kong shows superior hybrid immunity to Covid in people who got vaccinated before infection vs. people who got infected first. "Our findings are a direct rebuttal to arguments for natural immunity," the authors write. doi.org/10.1016/j.va...
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December 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A study on 1.7 million people in Hong Kong shows superior hybrid immunity to Covid in people who got vaccinated before infection vs. people who got infected first. "Our findings are a direct rebuttal to arguments for natural immunity," the authors write. doi.org/10.1016/j.va...
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1. #CDC posted new #flu data today. A 🧵
Another pediatric death was reported in the 2024-25 flu season, making it the deadliest flu season for kids since CDC started collecting this data point 20 years ago. 2024-25 has surpassed the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.
9 kids have died from flu so far this year.
Another pediatric death was reported in the 2024-25 flu season, making it the deadliest flu season for kids since CDC started collecting this data point 20 years ago. 2024-25 has surpassed the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.
9 kids have died from flu so far this year.
January 6, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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This is purpura fulminans, a severe complication of meningitis (which as of today is no longer on our universal vaccine schedule)
Micro clots & bleeding into the skin cause skin & tissue death. It’s more common in kids & associated with 20-70% mortality.
Those who survive often lose limbs.
Micro clots & bleeding into the skin cause skin & tissue death. It’s more common in kids & associated with 20-70% mortality.
Those who survive often lose limbs.
January 6, 2026 at 1:35 AM
This is purpura fulminans, a severe complication of meningitis (which as of today is no longer on our universal vaccine schedule)
Micro clots & bleeding into the skin cause skin & tissue death. It’s more common in kids & associated with 20-70% mortality.
Those who survive often lose limbs.
Micro clots & bleeding into the skin cause skin & tissue death. It’s more common in kids & associated with 20-70% mortality.
Those who survive often lose limbs.
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1). The US is in the middle of the worst flu season in a decade.
2). Pertussis cases are the highest they have been in 20 years.
3). Measles has rebounded and elimination status has been lost.
RFK.Jr. has not recommended vaccination, instead he is aggressively rolling back vaccine policy.
2). Pertussis cases are the highest they have been in 20 years.
3). Measles has rebounded and elimination status has been lost.
RFK.Jr. has not recommended vaccination, instead he is aggressively rolling back vaccine policy.
January 5, 2026 at 8:42 PM
1). The US is in the middle of the worst flu season in a decade.
2). Pertussis cases are the highest they have been in 20 years.
3). Measles has rebounded and elimination status has been lost.
RFK.Jr. has not recommended vaccination, instead he is aggressively rolling back vaccine policy.
2). Pertussis cases are the highest they have been in 20 years.
3). Measles has rebounded and elimination status has been lost.
RFK.Jr. has not recommended vaccination, instead he is aggressively rolling back vaccine policy.
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If any media outlets want to discuss the changes to the childhood vaccination schedule posted by HHS my DMs are open and I have opinions.
Thomas A. Nguyen, DO
Children's Physicians, Inc
Associate Professor of Pediatrics OU-HCOM
www.hhs.gov/childhood-im...
Thomas A. Nguyen, DO
Children's Physicians, Inc
Associate Professor of Pediatrics OU-HCOM
www.hhs.gov/childhood-im...
www.hhs.gov
January 5, 2026 at 7:44 PM
If any media outlets want to discuss the changes to the childhood vaccination schedule posted by HHS my DMs are open and I have opinions.
Thomas A. Nguyen, DO
Children's Physicians, Inc
Associate Professor of Pediatrics OU-HCOM
www.hhs.gov/childhood-im...
Thomas A. Nguyen, DO
Children's Physicians, Inc
Associate Professor of Pediatrics OU-HCOM
www.hhs.gov/childhood-im...
I'm so sad for the children, families and communities that will be negatively impacted by these policies, both in the US and globally through the broader negative impacts on vaccine trust.
RFK Jr. has just unilaterally declared that the CDC will stop recommending several vaccines for children.
As best I can tell, the vaccines RFK Jr. Will no longer recommend are HepB, rotavirus, RSV, COVID19, Hepatitis A, and influenza.
As best I can tell, the vaccines RFK Jr. Will no longer recommend are HepB, rotavirus, RSV, COVID19, Hepatitis A, and influenza.
thehill.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I'm so sad for the children, families and communities that will be negatively impacted by these policies, both in the US and globally through the broader negative impacts on vaccine trust.
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Recent research indicates higher rates of neurodevelopmental disorders among children exposed to #COVID19 during pregnancy.
COVID-19 in Pregnancy Linked With Neurodevelopmental Disorders
This Medical News article discusses new research indicating that children whose mothers had COVID-19 during pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder by age 3 years...
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January 2, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Recent research indicates higher rates of neurodevelopmental disorders among children exposed to #COVID19 during pregnancy.
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I wrote a reflection on how I experienced this year, as a physician, a scientist, and a human being.
If you’ve been carrying a lot too, this one’s for you.
Thanks for reading and engaging with me here and on other platforms. There's plenty of work ahead!
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If you’ve been carrying a lot too, this one’s for you.
Thanks for reading and engaging with me here and on other platforms. There's plenty of work ahead!
bktitanji.substack.com/p/how-i-expe...
How I Experienced This Year
Living through 2025 as a Physician, Scientist and Advocate
bktitanji.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I wrote a reflection on how I experienced this year, as a physician, a scientist, and a human being.
If you’ve been carrying a lot too, this one’s for you.
Thanks for reading and engaging with me here and on other platforms. There's plenty of work ahead!
bktitanji.substack.com/p/how-i-expe...
If you’ve been carrying a lot too, this one’s for you.
Thanks for reading and engaging with me here and on other platforms. There's plenty of work ahead!
bktitanji.substack.com/p/how-i-expe...
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The death of any child is tragic. We always think it will not be my child, they are healthy. Severe influenza can be unpredictable & deadly. Getting vaccinated considerably reduces dz severity and deaths. Please make sure you are vaccinated & your children are too.
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Boy, 11, Dies After Severe Case of the Flu: ‘Jace Never Even Got to Open His Christmas Gifts’
Jace Watkins, 11, of Alabama died on Dec. 27 after being hospitalized due to complications from the flu.
people.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The death of any child is tragic. We always think it will not be my child, they are healthy. Severe influenza can be unpredictable & deadly. Getting vaccinated considerably reduces dz severity and deaths. Please make sure you are vaccinated & your children are too.
people.com/alabama-boy-...
people.com/alabama-boy-...
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Many get sick while traveling.
One major reason is they don’t realize mass transit is high risk because airline CEOs lied about viral spread early in the pandemic and lobbied the CDC to lower precautions.
To make the most of your holiday, take precautions like wearing a mask when you travel!
One major reason is they don’t realize mass transit is high risk because airline CEOs lied about viral spread early in the pandemic and lobbied the CDC to lower precautions.
To make the most of your holiday, take precautions like wearing a mask when you travel!
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Many get sick while traveling.
One major reason is they don’t realize mass transit is high risk because airline CEOs lied about viral spread early in the pandemic and lobbied the CDC to lower precautions.
To make the most of your holiday, take precautions like wearing a mask when you travel!
One major reason is they don’t realize mass transit is high risk because airline CEOs lied about viral spread early in the pandemic and lobbied the CDC to lower precautions.
To make the most of your holiday, take precautions like wearing a mask when you travel!
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Quick takes: Lassa fever deaths spike in Nigeria; 3 new cases of H9N2 avian flu
In 2025, there have been 29 H9N2 cases reported from mainland China.
In 2025, there have been 29 H9N2 cases reported from mainland China.
Quick takes: Lassa fever deaths spike in Nigeria; 3 new cases of H9N2 avian flu
In 2025, there have been 29 H9N2 cases reported from mainland China.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Quick takes: Lassa fever deaths spike in Nigeria; 3 new cases of H9N2 avian flu
In 2025, there have been 29 H9N2 cases reported from mainland China.
In 2025, there have been 29 H9N2 cases reported from mainland China.
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There are hidden risks in changing vaccination policies. When some are vaccinated and some aren’t, infections move to older children and adults, including pregnant people—raising risks for those most vulnerable, such as varicella or rubella causing congenital infections and stillbirths.
December 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
There are hidden risks in changing vaccination policies. When some are vaccinated and some aren’t, infections move to older children and adults, including pregnant people—raising risks for those most vulnerable, such as varicella or rubella causing congenital infections and stillbirths.
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There have been at least 4.6 million illnesses, 49,000 hospitalizations, and 1,900 deaths from flu this season so far.
There is a lot of flu out there.
Getting the flu shot prevents hospitalisations and death!
Please get your flu shot it id not too late.
There is a lot of flu out there.
Getting the flu shot prevents hospitalisations and death!
Please get your flu shot it id not too late.
December 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
There have been at least 4.6 million illnesses, 49,000 hospitalizations, and 1,900 deaths from flu this season so far.
There is a lot of flu out there.
Getting the flu shot prevents hospitalisations and death!
Please get your flu shot it id not too late.
There is a lot of flu out there.
Getting the flu shot prevents hospitalisations and death!
Please get your flu shot it id not too late.
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Mpox transmission, US flu surveillance highlighted in first Public Health Alerts reports
The new initiative is designed to deliver information and early warnings about emerging health threats, enabling swift, informed responses across the US & globally
www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
The new initiative is designed to deliver information and early warnings about emerging health threats, enabling swift, informed responses across the US & globally
www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
December 18, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Mpox transmission, US flu surveillance highlighted in first Public Health Alerts reports
The new initiative is designed to deliver information and early warnings about emerging health threats, enabling swift, informed responses across the US & globally
www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
The new initiative is designed to deliver information and early warnings about emerging health threats, enabling swift, informed responses across the US & globally
www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
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Vaccines cause adults
COVID vaccines slashed ER visits by 76% in kids 9 mos-4 yrs, and 56% in older kids, CDC's latest MMWR report found (reposting with story): www.scientificamerican.com/article/covi...
COVID Vaccines Slashed Kids’ ER Visits by 76 Percent, Study Finds
A report published by the CDC reaffirms the effectiveness of COVID vaccines at preventing severe disease in children
www.scientificamerican.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Vaccines cause adults
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𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬: Grand Rounds in Pediatric Nephrology - An ISN-IPNA Sister Centers initiative: "PD in children with AKI in less well resourced settings – Experience from Ibadan, Nigeria."
🗓️ December 11
🕑 2 pm CET
🔗 Free registration: http://lite.spr.ly/6...
🗓️ December 11
🕑 2 pm CET
🔗 Free registration: http://lite.spr.ly/6...
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬: Grand Rounds in Pediatric Nephrology - An ISN-IPNA Sister Centers initiative: "PD in children with AKI in less well resourced settings – Experience from Ibadan, Nigeria."
🗓️ December 11
🕑 2 pm CET
🔗 Free registration: http://lite.spr.ly/6...
🗓️ December 11
🕑 2 pm CET
🔗 Free registration: http://lite.spr.ly/6...
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As 2026 begins, over 239 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection amidst entrenched conflicts that are more violent against civilians and lasting longer than at any time since WW2, and a climate crisis that is escalating
humanitarianaction.info/document/glo...
humanitarianaction.info/document/glo...
Trends in crises and needs: a world at breaking point
humanitarianaction.info
December 9, 2025 at 4:25 AM
As 2026 begins, over 239 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection amidst entrenched conflicts that are more violent against civilians and lasting longer than at any time since WW2, and a climate crisis that is escalating
humanitarianaction.info/document/glo...
humanitarianaction.info/document/glo...
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global health cuts aren’t numbers on a page — they’re missed hiv treatments, clinics under strain, and lives pushed closer to the edge.
in Toronto, @zackieachmat.bsky.social named the moment clearly: solidarity has to cross borders. ✊🏽🌍
in Toronto, @zackieachmat.bsky.social named the moment clearly: solidarity has to cross borders. ✊🏽🌍
December 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
global health cuts aren’t numbers on a page — they’re missed hiv treatments, clinics under strain, and lives pushed closer to the edge.
in Toronto, @zackieachmat.bsky.social named the moment clearly: solidarity has to cross borders. ✊🏽🌍
in Toronto, @zackieachmat.bsky.social named the moment clearly: solidarity has to cross borders. ✊🏽🌍
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France is reporting two cases of MERS in two individuals who recently returned from the middle east. Both remain i hospital. MERS is caused by another coronavirus with spillover events occurring from usually from contact with camels.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/mers-cov/fra...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/mers-cov/fra...
France reports MERS in 2 travelers who had been to Middle East
No secondary transmission chains have been identified in France.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
France is reporting two cases of MERS in two individuals who recently returned from the middle east. Both remain i hospital. MERS is caused by another coronavirus with spillover events occurring from usually from contact with camels.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/mers-cov/fra...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/mers-cov/fra...
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A shingles vaccination program that began in 2013 has led to twi discoveries that give hope to efforts to treat dementia: The vaccine reduces the risk of mild cognitive impairment, as well as slowing progression of dementia in those already diagnosed.
www.sciencealert.com/an-existing-...
www.sciencealert.com/an-existing-...
An Existing Vaccine Could Slow Dementia And Cut Death Risk by 30%
A shingles vaccination program that began in Wales in 2013 has led to two discoveries that give fresh hope to efforts to treat dementia: The vaccine appears to reduce the risk of mild cognitive impair...
www.sciencealert.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:58 AM
A shingles vaccination program that began in 2013 has led to twi discoveries that give hope to efforts to treat dementia: The vaccine reduces the risk of mild cognitive impairment, as well as slowing progression of dementia in those already diagnosed.
www.sciencealert.com/an-existing-...
www.sciencealert.com/an-existing-...
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Reposted by Andrea Conroy, PhD
Canada, and the whole world, rely on U.S. flu data, which is used to produce effective vaccines
As US data begins to go dark, we will see more vaccine mismatches and worse flu outbreaks
macleans.ca/society/heal...
As US data begins to go dark, we will see more vaccine mismatches and worse flu outbreaks
macleans.ca/society/heal...
Canada’s Flu Seasons Are About to Get a Lot Worse - Macleans.ca
Our flu shots rely on U.S. health data. Without it, the whole health system will suffer.
macleans.ca
December 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Canada, and the whole world, rely on U.S. flu data, which is used to produce effective vaccines
As US data begins to go dark, we will see more vaccine mismatches and worse flu outbreaks
macleans.ca/society/heal...
As US data begins to go dark, we will see more vaccine mismatches and worse flu outbreaks
macleans.ca/society/heal...