Katia Bruxvoort
@BruxvoortKatiaAssistant Professor of Epidemiology @uabSOPH. Vaccines, malaria, infectious diseases. Adjunct Investigator @KPSCalResearch.
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#Measles vaccination has saved 93.7 million lives—yes, you read that right. Explore the numbers behind this vaccine success story and why we need to keep the fight going: bit.ly/4fztgb9
I had measles at 14yrs in boarding school in Ghana. I only had 1 infant MMR; 2 MMRs are now required for all kids. I was quite ill, but 1 MMR & being an older kid helped me recover fully. Measles is so contagious that ~90% of nonimmune people will get it if exposed. 9 OUT OF 10.
Is America facing its biggest measles outbreak in years? Georgia becomes fifth state to report cases already this year and FDA warns anti-vax movement will kill thousands. My comments @DailyMailUK dailymail.co.uk/health/article…
Familiar story in global health: New malaria vaccines are not reaching those who really need it Millions Die of Malaria With Miracle Drugs at Hand @dwallacewells nytimes.com/2024/01/03/opi…
RT if you’re writing an NIH grant over the holidays 🎄
In 2022, there were an estimated 249 million #malaria cases globally, 16 million cases more than in 2019. Changes in temperature, humidity and rainfall can influence the behaviour and survival of the malaria-carrying Anopheles mosquito. New World Malaria Report:…
#Malaria burden is the highest on the African continent, which accounted for approximately 95% of global malaria cases and 96% of related deaths in 2021. More information: bit.ly/3usj3Li
A reminder that harm reduction does not lead to crime, just saved lives! jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…
The number of babies born with congenital #syphilis has soared in the US, up 10-fold over a decade ago, a new @CDCgov report reveals. Amplifying the tragedy: Most of these cases could have been averted with proper & timely care. statnews.com/2023/11/07/con…
.@UABbiostats is hiring multiple open-rank faculty members in #biostatistics. Come join our highly collaborative department! 🐉 Happy to chat if you have any questions. uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/18526 #statstwitter
The 2022 Cameroon Malaria Indicator Survey Final Report is now available. dhsdata.com/3QgRgEK #CameroonMIS @INS_cameroun @MinsanteCMR @PMIgov @USAIDWestAfrica @GlobalFund
53% of children age 12-23 months are fully vaccinated against all basic antigens. Basic vaccination coverage has decreased from 75% in 2015-16. #TDHSMIS #vaccineswork
🚨Our @uabcfar #Investigators are presenting at @IDWeekmtg this weekend🚨 If you are attending #IDWeek2023 show up to support these amazing topics presented by our very own! Full Schedule ➡️idweek.org @UAB_ID @UABHeersink @UABNews
"Almost exactly 2 years ago, WHO recommended the broad use of the 🌍’s first #malaria vaccine, called RTS,S. Today, it gives me great pleasure to announce that WHO is recommending a second vaccine, called R21/Matrix-M, to prevent malaria in children at risk of the…
#IASC2023 DAY 3️⃣: Knowledge Translation 4️⃣ Health Impact! 🌟 The curtain falls on #IASC2023, a deeply insightful 3-day journey!👏 Whether you presented groundbreaking ideas, engaged in panels, turned up, or tuned in as eager listeners, your participation truly made a difference.…
Thrilled to be back in Tanzania for the Ifakara Annual Scientific Conference! So many excellent research presentations by @ifakarahealth scientists, plus a visit to Mosquito City! #IASC2023
1/N Our @NEJM Perspective, where Dr. @gregggonsalves and I argue for improved surveillance for infectious diseases in US migrant detention centers. nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…
“You can’t depend on others when the world is competing for a resource.” Demand for Covid vaccines is down but global south researchers have learned their lesson & press ahead w mRNA vaccine development for disease X. My latest @washingtonpost 🎁 wapo.st/3Q4sfhT
Exciting news! @SparkmanCenter & #UABMHIGH have launched our new MSGH degree! 🌍This innovative program will equip students with the skills and knowledge to tackle global health challenges head-on. Learn more: go.uab.edu/uabmsgh #GlobalHealth @Matt__Heimann @GartinMeredith
Dr Harris, state health officer, shares data on (residence in) Alabama as a social determinant of health, esp for Black Alabamians. For the 1st time in history, AL has more deaths than births, with notable disparities in infant mortality. @cappi_uab @uabcfar
The Malawi typhoid campaign starts today! Over the weekend the Chikwawa District EPI team waded the vaccine where it needed to get, and slept the night with the supplies & vehicle to keep it all safe. #Vaccine heroes doesn't even begin to describe them. Respect! @PreventTyphoid
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