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Erika Edwards

@erikaedwards.bsky.social
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Grizzled health and medical reporter with NBC News I'd love to hear from you, but I'm old school, so email is best: erika.edwards@nbcuni.com

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Erika Edwards @erikaedwards.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Super proud of our NBC News med unit team: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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Data investigation: Childhood vaccination rates are backsliding across the U.S.
A monthslong NBC News data investigation finds that much of the U.S. currently doesn't have the protection needed to stop the spread of deadly diseases. St. Louis is a window into the problem communit...
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Erika Edwards @erikaedwards.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
I don't know who needs to read this, but maybe all of you? www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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If you're reading this while on the toilet, here's why that might not be good for your health
Endlessly scrolling through social media while on the toilet could result in hemorrhoids, a new study found. Plus, experts say, it's gross.
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Erika Edwards @erikaedwards.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
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Fluoride drops and tablets for kids should be taken off the market, FDA says
Despite decades of evidence that fluoride prevents cavities, the agency said the best way to keep kids' teeth strong is to stop eating so much sugar.
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Erika Edwards @erikaedwards.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
A setback in West Texas: Newborns exposed to measles www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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Newborn babies exposed to measles in Texas hospital
Infants barely three days old are receiving antibody injections to help protect against the virus. Nearly 300 cases have been reported in the outbreak.
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Erika Edwards @erikaedwards.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Measles is spreading fast and furious in rural west Texas, where an ever-growing number of kids aren't being vaccinated. My story from hard-hit Gaines County: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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In rural West Texas, a measles outbreak grows with no end in sight
At least 49 cases have been confirmed. Health officials — who are scrambling to get a handle on the vaccine-preventable outbreak — suspect 200 to 300 people may be infected.
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Erika Edwards @erikaedwards.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
New to bluesky... be nice!
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Erika Edwards @erikaedwards.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Federal health workers say they're terrified after 'DEI' website publishes list of 'targets' @berkeleyjr.bsky.social @nbcnews.com @nbcnewspr.bsky.social @nbcnewshealth.bsky.social
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Federal health workers terrified after 'DEI' website publishes list of 'targets'
The site calls out workers who have been involved with DEI initiatives. A majority are Black.
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