Physician (IM/Peds). Epidemiologist. Mom. Wife. #EIS (15) and #ELBI (17) alum. Public health, biosecurity & medicine. Tweets rep only me. RT ≠ endorsement.

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Day 8 with no power. Two young kids (4 & 7), a sweet senior dog (10.5) and their grown ups (physicians serving VUMC & the State of TN) are desperate to get back home. It's a simple repair of a severed line between 2 NES poles. @PhilNvestigates @NC5 @NashvilleEOC @TNLookout
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Day 8 with no power. Two young kids (4 & 7), a sweet senior dog (10.5) and their grown ups (physicians serving VUMC & the State of TN) are desperate to get back home. It's a simple repair of a severed line between 2 NES poles. @NESpower @WSMV @FOXNashville @WPLN @freddieoconnell
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Mary-Margaret Fill, MD MPH retweeted
Permanent Secretary, Dr. @DianaAtwine addresses the media this afternoon. “An outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease has been confirmed in Kampala, Uganda following confirmation from 3 National Reference Laboratories.”
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Mary-Margaret Fill, MD MPH retweeted
Breaking: @FAANews confirms midair collision on approach to DCA
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Mary-Margaret Fill, MD MPH retweeted
28 Jan 2025
Our latest poll finds the public’s trust in key health agencies has fallen over the last 18 months — continuing a decline that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. Explore the findings: on.kff.org/4axYb6p

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Mary-Margaret Fill, MD MPH retweeted
14 Jan 2025
WHO is reporting an outbreak of suspected Marburg Virus Disease in Tanzania with at least 9 cases, 8 deaths. Risk of this outbreak is described as "high" due to "several concerning factors," including evidence of geographic spread.
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Updates from the DRC MoH on the unidentified illness circulating: ➡️376 cases | 79 deaths | ~300 recovered ➡️~40% of cases are among children <5 yo ➡️Primary symptoms: fever, cough, runny nose, headache, myalgia, respiratory distress ➡️Suspicion is for respiratory disease
5 Dec 2024
NEW: Unidentified illness in Congo appears to be a respiratory disease, according to the health minister. "I can't say yet whether it's waterborne, a bacterial infection, or transmitted through coughing. We need to identify the pathogen first before determining how it spreads."
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RT @ScottGottliebMD: CDC confirms California child who tested positive for H5N1 last month had same strain identified in dairy cattle outbr…
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2 Dec 2024
Thousands of fresh organic eggs distributed to dozens of Costco stores that were "not intended for retail distribution" have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. abcnews.link/k48wC4s
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Tragic news reported from Laos as a 6th tourist dies after suspected methanol poisoning. Sobering reminder of the health risks from methanol ingestion. We reported on 2 deaths from methanol intoxication in Tennessee several years ago in the @CDCMMWR: cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/wr/m….

Six tourists die in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos. As governments warn their citizens about drinking in the Southeast Asian country, Dr. Frank LoVecchio explains the dangers and symptoms of methanol poisoning, and some tips to stay safer.
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New from California's health department, now probing - with @CDCgov first U.S. case of bird flu in a child - "not likely infectious" - "also positive for respiratory viruses" - "a possible exposure to wild birds" - "attended daycare with mild symptoms" cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pag…
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Wonderful to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the @CDCgov Emerging Infections Program in Tennessee (a longstanding partnership between @TNDeptofHealth & @VUMChealth). The EIP network provides essential population-based, active surveillance data for diverse pathogens.
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And many thanks to Dr. Reingold (@california_eip) for a beautiful tribute to Dr. William Schaffner who has handed over the reins of @VUMChealth EIP leadership in TN after many years. Dr. Schaffner is a national treasure, and I feel fortunate to have him as a mentor & colleague.
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Of note, many patients presented with clinical syndromes other than meningitis (bacteremia or septic arthritis common). cdc.gov/meningococcal/php/su…
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CDC data show sharp rise in rates of meningococcal disease A total of 438 confirmed and probable cases of meningococcal disease were reported in 2023, the most US cases reported since 2013. ow.ly/c0gh50U6wGV
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As we enter flu season, this upcoming @CDCgov COCA call (in partnership w/ @AAPNews) is a great refresher on influenza prevention & treatment recommendations. Flu remains a serious threat to children, and can cause serious illness or death. Get vaccinated! emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls…

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.@USDA confirmed 27 new #H5N1 #birdflu infected dairy herds today, 23 in California & 4 in Utah. The cumulative national total is now 473 in 15 states. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-pou…

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Mary-Margaret Fill, MD MPH retweeted
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TFAH’s Pathway to a Healthier America lays out six priority areas the next Administration and Congress should address to protect #publichealth, advance equity, and strengthen emergency preparedness. tfah.org/report-details/blue…
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