Mark Harrington
@markhar77.bsky.social
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ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
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Happening *this week*:
A vote by ACIP members against universal hep B vaccination at birth will be a vote for pediatric death and disease.
A vote by ACIP members against universal hep B vaccination at birth will be a vote for pediatric death and disease.
NEW: In an interview w/ me, new chair of ACIP says they are planning to vote on ending practice of vaccinating all newborns for hepatitis B and to examine whether childhood immunization schedule is behind rise of allergies and autoimmune disorders.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers plan biggest change yet to childhood schedule
The new chair of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices said the panel plans to vote to end universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth and to scrutinize if childhood shots cause allergies.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Happening *this week*:
A vote by ACIP members against universal hep B vaccination at birth will be a vote for pediatric death and disease.
A vote by ACIP members against universal hep B vaccination at birth will be a vote for pediatric death and disease.
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Multiple large natural experiments have documented Shingles vaccine is linked with ~20-25% reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A new report today adds to that and extends the to slowing the progression of dementia @cellcellpress.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Multiple large natural experiments have documented Shingles vaccine is linked with ~20-25% reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A new report today adds to that and extends the to slowing the progression of dementia @cellcellpress.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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Commemorating #WorldAIDSday is an act of defiance against ideology driven policies that will end our progress to end the epidemic.
December 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Commemorating #WorldAIDSday is an act of defiance against ideology driven policies that will end our progress to end the epidemic.
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there’s a scene in the new documentary where Elizabeth Taylor is talking about the stigma of AIDS and how she got involved in the movement and it’s fucking everything
August 10, 2024 at 3:21 PM
there’s a scene in the new documentary where Elizabeth Taylor is talking about the stigma of AIDS and how she got involved in the movement and it’s fucking everything
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thank you to everyone who joined us in front of the White House today.
So many reasons to protest against this Administration's deadly and unlawful actions, fueling the #AIDS pandemic.
Grateful for the power of activism. #WorldAIDSDay #WAD2025 healthgap.org/press/world-...
So many reasons to protest against this Administration's deadly and unlawful actions, fueling the #AIDS pandemic.
Grateful for the power of activism. #WorldAIDSDay #WAD2025 healthgap.org/press/world-...
December 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
thank you to everyone who joined us in front of the White House today.
So many reasons to protest against this Administration's deadly and unlawful actions, fueling the #AIDS pandemic.
Grateful for the power of activism. #WorldAIDSDay #WAD2025 healthgap.org/press/world-...
So many reasons to protest against this Administration's deadly and unlawful actions, fueling the #AIDS pandemic.
Grateful for the power of activism. #WorldAIDSDay #WAD2025 healthgap.org/press/world-...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Age Ageing: Association between vaccinations and risk of dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Stefania Maggi et al
bit.ly/48aivdc
Stefania Maggi et al
bit.ly/48aivdc
November 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Age Ageing: Association between vaccinations and risk of dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Stefania Maggi et al
bit.ly/48aivdc
Stefania Maggi et al
bit.ly/48aivdc
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MSF: Leaders' failure to fully replenish Global Fund threatens decades of progress against HIV, TB, and malaria
bit.ly/488egih
bit.ly/488egih
Leaders' failure to fully replenish Global Fund threatens decades of progress against HIV, TB, and malaria
The funding target must be met this week to prevent catastrophic cuts and soaring costs for patients who can’t afford to pay high prices for medicines.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
MSF: Leaders' failure to fully replenish Global Fund threatens decades of progress against HIV, TB, and malaria
bit.ly/488egih
bit.ly/488egih
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Gastorenterology: Hepatitis B Vaccination: A remarkable success story that must continue
Anna S. Lok et al
➡️ bit.ly/43xem1B
Anna S. Lok et al
➡️ bit.ly/43xem1B
November 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Gastorenterology: Hepatitis B Vaccination: A remarkable success story that must continue
Anna S. Lok et al
➡️ bit.ly/43xem1B
Anna S. Lok et al
➡️ bit.ly/43xem1B
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Important recognition at the highest political level for the Dengue Alliance!
🤝 Our global partnership for better dengue treatments was mentioned in the joint statement issued by Brazil's President after his meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister.
www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/ca...
🤝 Our global partnership for better dengue treatments was mentioned in the joint statement issued by Brazil's President after his meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister.
www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/ca...
October 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Important recognition at the highest political level for the Dengue Alliance!
🤝 Our global partnership for better dengue treatments was mentioned in the joint statement issued by Brazil's President after his meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister.
www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/ca...
🤝 Our global partnership for better dengue treatments was mentioned in the joint statement issued by Brazil's President after his meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister.
www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/ca...
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Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Clofazimine in Women With Rifampicin-resistant #Tuberculosis During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: Results From IMPAACT P1026s academic.oup.com/jid/advance-... (open access)
Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Clofazimine in Women With Rifampicin-resistant Tuberculosis During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: Results From IMPAACT P1026s
Clofazimine exposures in pregnant women with rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis were higher in the third trimester versus postpartum but comparable to histo
academic.oup.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Clofazimine in Women With Rifampicin-resistant #Tuberculosis During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: Results From IMPAACT P1026s academic.oup.com/jid/advance-... (open access)
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And then March to HHS Headquarters (Humphrey Building) after the APHA rally.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
And then March to HHS Headquarters (Humphrey Building) after the APHA rally.
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APHA Rally: November 5th 2:30
National Mall, 7th Street, N.W. between Madison and Jefferson (near the Hirshhorn Museum)
www.apha.org/events-and-m...
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National Mall, 7th Street, N.W. between Madison and Jefferson (near the Hirshhorn Museum)
www.apha.org/events-and-m...
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Rally for the Public’s Health
Join us on the National Mall on November 5th to rally for critical public health issues and initiatives.
www.apha.org
October 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
APHA Rally: November 5th 2:30
National Mall, 7th Street, N.W. between Madison and Jefferson (near the Hirshhorn Museum)
www.apha.org/events-and-m...
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National Mall, 7th Street, N.W. between Madison and Jefferson (near the Hirshhorn Museum)
www.apha.org/events-and-m...
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The collateral benefits of the Covid pandemic response was a marked decrease in airborne and aerosol-transmitted infections via masking and non-pharmaceutical interventions
@science.org
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
@science.org
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Collateral effects of COVID-19 pandemic control on the US infectious disease landscape
Using data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) disease surveillance systems, we sought to quantify the indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the possibilit...
www.science.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The collateral benefits of the Covid pandemic response was a marked decrease in airborne and aerosol-transmitted infections via masking and non-pharmaceutical interventions
@science.org
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
@science.org
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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An inspiration for my entire life.
Thank you Jane, for your wisdom, your intelligence, your heart, and your sheer guts.
We'll try to carry on and make you proud.
💙 1934-2025
Thank you Jane, for your wisdom, your intelligence, your heart, and your sheer guts.
We'll try to carry on and make you proud.
💙 1934-2025
October 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
An inspiration for my entire life.
Thank you Jane, for your wisdom, your intelligence, your heart, and your sheer guts.
We'll try to carry on and make you proud.
💙 1934-2025
Thank you Jane, for your wisdom, your intelligence, your heart, and your sheer guts.
We'll try to carry on and make you proud.
💙 1934-2025
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For the next 24 hours: saveaidsresearch.org
September 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
For the next 24 hours: saveaidsresearch.org
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On September 3, 2025, 20+ organizations — including TAG — signed this IDSA joint statement calling for the resignation of Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The statement outlines the many ways Kennedy’s “agenda” is meant to undermine science and public health. www.treatmentactiongroup.org/statement/jo...
September 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
On September 3, 2025, 20+ organizations — including TAG — signed this IDSA joint statement calling for the resignation of Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The statement outlines the many ways Kennedy’s “agenda” is meant to undermine science and public health. www.treatmentactiongroup.org/statement/jo...
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Jay Bhattacharya, an icon of apolitical objectivity, is giving a talk at a conference for MAGA ideologues this week. I thought it worthwhile to dissent to his hypocrisy.
open.substack.com/pub/rasmusse...
open.substack.com/pub/rasmusse...
Hypocrisy, Thy Name is Jay Bhattacharya
The Gold Standard at NIH is saying one thing and doing the opposite
open.substack.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Jay Bhattacharya, an icon of apolitical objectivity, is giving a talk at a conference for MAGA ideologues this week. I thought it worthwhile to dissent to his hypocrisy.
open.substack.com/pub/rasmusse...
open.substack.com/pub/rasmusse...
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It won’t fit in screen shots but linking here the full letter of resignation posted by one of the departing CDC officials, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who ran the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases and led efforts to fight COVID, monkeypox, and bird flu
x.com/dr_demetre/s...
x.com/dr_demetre/s...
August 28, 2025 at 12:06 AM
It won’t fit in screen shots but linking here the full letter of resignation posted by one of the departing CDC officials, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who ran the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases and led efforts to fight COVID, monkeypox, and bird flu
x.com/dr_demetre/s...
x.com/dr_demetre/s...
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Demetre also calls out fascism
August 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Demetre also calls out fascism
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This is from Dr Demetre Daskalakis, who ran the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at CDC and resigned today.
He specifically blames RFK Jr, the COVID vaccination recs, and decisions forced down from HHS onto scientists.
Please read the whole thing. 🧪
He specifically blames RFK Jr, the COVID vaccination recs, and decisions forced down from HHS onto scientists.
Please read the whole thing. 🧪
August 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM
This is from Dr Demetre Daskalakis, who ran the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at CDC and resigned today.
He specifically blames RFK Jr, the COVID vaccination recs, and decisions forced down from HHS onto scientists.
Please read the whole thing. 🧪
He specifically blames RFK Jr, the COVID vaccination recs, and decisions forced down from HHS onto scientists.
Please read the whole thing. 🧪
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Good piece underscoring how vital #tuberculosis drugs are in shortage, or absent from the market entirely, in Europe, and how this reflects "a significant failure of political prioritization".
www.ijidonline.com/article/S120... 💊🌐
Canada faces similar access issues for #TB drugs (see post below ⬇️).
www.ijidonline.com/article/S120... 💊🌐
Canada faces similar access issues for #TB drugs (see post below ⬇️).
August 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Good piece underscoring how vital #tuberculosis drugs are in shortage, or absent from the market entirely, in Europe, and how this reflects "a significant failure of political prioritization".
www.ijidonline.com/article/S120... 💊🌐
Canada faces similar access issues for #TB drugs (see post below ⬇️).
www.ijidonline.com/article/S120... 💊🌐
Canada faces similar access issues for #TB drugs (see post below ⬇️).