Microbiologist working in public health
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
30 Oct 2024
We have detected a single confirmed human case of Clade Ib mpox.
This is the first detection of this Clade of mpox in the UK, the wider risk to the UK population remains low.
Read the full story here: gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa…
ALT Quote card. Professor Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Adviser at UKHSA, said: “It is thanks to our surveillance that we have been able to detect this virus. This is the first time we have detected this Clade of mpox in the UK, though other cases have been confirmed abroad. “The risk to the UK population remains low, and we are working rapidly to trace close contacts and reduce the risk of any potential spread. In accordance with established protocols, investigations are underway to learn how the individual acquired the infection and to assess whether there are any further associated cases.”
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
23 Aug 2024
We've just published a new blog post about #Mpox, identifying key symptoms, and outlining what we know about clade 1 🦠
Find out how we are working with partners to respond: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/23…
ALT Mpox clade 1: what you need to know
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
17 Nov 2023
Today is #CervicalCancerEliminationDay. By taking positive steps such as vaccination, screening and treatment when appropriate, we can work together to #EliminateCervicalCancer. Ireland has set a target date to achieve elimination by 2040.
#TogetherTowardsElimination
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
21 Sep 2023
We are in @UL in Limerick, promoting the Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up campaign. The vaccine is free for males under 22 and females under 25, offering significant protection against HPV-related cancers and genital warts. Register today at HPV.ie
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
16 Aug 2023
Exciting opportunity to be part of the @AmachLGBT team!!
16 Aug 2023
Come work for Amach! LGBT Galway!
We are searching for a suitable candidate to fill the role of Teach Solais LGBT Project Coordinator and Resource Centre Manager.
activelink.ie/node/102171
Please note the deadline for applications is August 23rd at 17:00.
More information below
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
19 Jun 2023
Katie Russell, Consultant Epidemiologist at UKHSA explains what Lyme disease is and what to do if you have been bitten by a tick.
#BeTickAware #BeLymeAware #LymeDisease
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16 Apr 2023
Great talk highlighting recent important publications on HIV herpesvirus, mpox, COVID and influenza by @profmaryhorgan #ECCMID2023
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16 Apr 2023
Great to be at #ECCMID2023. Really interesting talks at this morning's re-emerging infections session.
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
19 Jan 2023
Update on emerging infections from @UKHSA gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
13 Oct 2022
Great article in today’s @IrishTimes Science & Climate @FionaWalsh14
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15 Aug 2022
Hi all, I'll be doing the Dublin Marathon on 30 October 2022 and am hoping to raise some money for a great cause - Multiple Sclerosis Ireland. Any donation big or small would be greatly appreciated! #DublinMarathon #MSIreland #fundraising eventmaster.ie/fundraising/p…
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
10 Jun 2022
We've published our first technical briefing on #Monkeypox.
It shares UKHSA analysis which may be useful to other public health investigators and academic partners.
Thread below 🧵👇
Read it here: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
22 Sep 2021
📢Published📢
TARGET paper on development of our #selfcare leaflet & qualitative study into supporting patients to manage common infections
@CatherineHayes5 @blathm @EirwenS @Rallinator @donnalecky @Cliodna_McNulty
Article bit.ly/3hWilwV
Leaflet bit.ly/TARGETleaflets
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
15 Sep 2021
🥳🥳Published today in #antibiotics!
@TARGETabx article on a #qualitative study exploring how we can support patients to #selfcare for common infections in primary care
mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/9/1113…
@blathm @EirwenS @Rallinator @donnalecky @Cliodna_McNulty
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
14 Aug 2021
An #Ebola case has been confirmed today in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire🇨🇮. Initial investigations found that the patient had travelled to #CotedIvoire from Guinea by land & arrived in Abidjan on 12 August. This is the country’s first case of Ebola since 1994. afro.who.int/news/cote-divoi…
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
7 Apr 2021
#PIERProject still needs non-water users to finish our study! If you don't get into our waters that often (or ever) please sign up today nuigalway.ie/pier to help us complete this very important study.
Please share across Ireland!
#AntibioticResistance #ScienceComm
ALT Picture credit @Liam_P_Burke
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Blathnaid Mahon retweeted
2 Apr 2021
Please RT.
Interested in working with @eBug_UK and @TARGETabx
The Primary Care and Interventions Unit @PHE_uk are #Recruiting a Research Programme Manager
Location: Gloucester
Contract: Permanent
Civil Service Grade7: £48,859 - £58,769
More info: healthjobsuk.com/job/v293095…
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