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!

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...

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...

Why is germ theory in the same air quotes as "miasma theory," I ask as a historian of medicine who is very very tired

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

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

"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...

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...

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?...

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...