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The Vaccine Safety Initiative (VIVI) is an international non-profit think tank promoting #health, #wellness and trusted #prevention through #science and #empathy

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National Hispanic Medical Association @nhmamd.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
NHMA & @familiesfightflu.bsky.social proudly present an EXCLUSIVE preview of the "Kaden Blaze Fights Flu Bug" comic book! Glimpse into Kaden's story as he powers up to fight the flu. Order copies for your waiting room or to keep handy when discussing vaccines with your patients: bit.ly/KadenBlaze
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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Visionner notre courte vidéo! | La Dre Vivien Brown répond à des questions posées sur le #tétanos, la #diphtérie et la #coqueluche | youtu.be/PU4Yybe3xFg?si=Ok5... #LesVaccinsÇaMarche #LesVaccinsSauventDesVies #FaitesVousVacciner
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RiffReporter @riffreporter.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
FÜR GESUNDHEIT, DIE NIEMANDEN ALLEINE LÄSST. Unsere Autorïnnen berichten regelmäßig über #LongCovid, ME/CFS, #Pflege und chronische Erkrankungen – und darüber, was Menschen brauchen, wenn das Gesundheitssystem sie allein lässt. Eine Übersicht zu allen Artikeln und Reportagen findest du hier:
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Für Gesundheit, die niemanden alleine lässt
Krankheit verändert Familien. Unsere Autor:innen berichten darüber, was auf Menschen zukommt, die ihre Liebsten pflegen müssen, oder an Long Covid erkranken.
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European Medicines Agency @ema.europa.eu · 13/05/2026
Together with our partner EU agencies, we've been nominated for European Ombudsman Award for the @OneHealth_EU Instagram channel. Via this channel, we make #science, #health, environmental and safety topics more accessible. Vote project 21 before 15 June👉 enonet.eu/survey/index... 🧪 #SciComm
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ESWI @eswinfluenza.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
#ESWISummit registrations are CLOSING on 01/06 ⏰ Don't miss out on expert-led discussions including contributions from @ecdc.europa.eu and @ec.europa.eu DG Sante. Register now to secure your place: eswi.org/activities/s... #EUHealth #PublicHealth #Influenza
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Managing acute respiratory virus infections: Where do we go? | ESWI
This ESWI Respiratory Virus Summit will take place on 11 June in Brussels.
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 29/05/2026
Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 29 May - risk to EU/EEA - VERY LOW. -- DRC (data as of 28 May): 125 confirmed cases, 17 deaths 906 suspected cases, 223 deaths -- Uganda: 9 confirmed cases, 1 death 3 cases travel related. bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC #IDsky #EpiSky #Ebola
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Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emerge...
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Vaccine Safety Initiative @vaccinesafety.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
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Vaccine Safety Initiative @vaccinesafety.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Congratulations, ProfessorTan! So very well-deserved 💚 @ameracadpeds.bsky.social
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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
In Afghanistan, health teams didn’t wait for things to stabilize before protecting children from polio. They brought protection and recovery to families at the same time. #EndPolio
A person is using a water tap station outdoors. The background features a blue section with text overlay: "20,000+ people in Afghanistan access safe water." A paragraph explains that after an earthquake, the polio program helped deliver water and sanitation services. At the bottom, it says "Global Polio Eradication Initiative" and the hashtag #EndPolio.
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MedLit @medlit-erasmus.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Better understanding medicines and vaccines starts with access to the right knowledge. MedLit is developing a free, multilingual platform to support safer and more informed health decisions.
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PNAS Nexus @pnasnexus.org · 21/04/2026
There’s no vaccine against Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp), a major cause of severe pneumonia and sepsis. Stabilizing bacterial outer membrane vesicles on an adjuvanted nanoparticle core achieves high-level protection against Kp in mice. In PNAS Nexus: ow.ly/6xoS50YKFfg
Assembly and characterization of a cellular nanoparticle (CNP) platform in which bacterial outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) are stably coated onto a STING (stimulator of interferon genes)-adjuvanted nanoparticle core (CNP-KpSTING).
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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
HPV Vaccine - Over the Years | a short video created by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit | youtu.be/eprtkFvJ6GA?list=P... | Help prevent cancer. Get the #HPV vaccine #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized
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Vaccine Safety Initiative @vaccinesafety.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Even the ducks outside Messe München seem ready for tomorrow’s avian flu session 🦆 08:30 at #ESCMIDGlobal2026 | Hall ICM 13a with @escmid.bsky.social , @esgrev-escmid.bsky.social , @isrv.bsky.social, @isirvepi.bsky.social , @ecdc.europa.eu & @ema.europa.eu Early start—but worth it. 🔆
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 20/04/2026
European Immunization Week 2026 is here - For every generation, vaccines work. Vaccination protects people across the life course - from infancy to older age. This week, we’re sharing new #ECDC data, tools & resources from across Europe 🧵 bit.ly/EIW2026 #EIW2026 #VaccinesWork #UnitedInProtection
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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Nasopharyngeal Microbiome Composition and its Clinical Correlates in Children Hospitalized with Severe Pneumonia in East Africa ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/4tp4WzN
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ISRV @isrv.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Applications are open for the 7th ISRV School of Respiratory Viruses at The University of Hong Kong, #HongKong An intensive program for #EarlyCareerResearchers and postgraduates covering #influenza, coronavirus, RSV and more Apply by 30 April: buff.ly/MQ8VqlN #RespiratoryViruses
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 25/03/2026
Based on information shared by Italian public health authorities & knowledge of the virus epidemiology, ECDC currently assesses the risk for the general population in the EU/EEA of influenza A(H9N2) related to this event as very low. More info: bit.ly/3O1bVj6
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First imported human case of influenza A(H9N2) infection in the EU
A human case of avian influenza A(H9N2) infection in a returning traveller from a non-European country where the virus has previously been identified in birds, has been reported in the Lombardy region...
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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
A new study ties the use of weedkiller to drug-resistant bacteria. Research from Argentina suggests use of glyphosate may select for antibiotic-resistant bacteria in soil that could spread to hospitals. More on the research: ow.ly/GbO550YyVjk
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Vaccine Safety Initiative @vaccinesafety.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Prevention improves wellbeing 🌿 A 2024 Nature Medicine analysis shows that reducing infectious disease burden—through measures like vaccination, ventilation, and hygiene—has measurable benefits for population health & resilience. 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41... #Prevention #PublicHealth #VIVI
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MedLit @medlit-erasmus.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Co-creation in action 🌍 Across Cyprus, Greece, Germany & Poland, MedLit partners conducted co-creation sessions with carers, teachers, older adults, parents & people living with chronic conditions. @vaccinesafety.bsky.social @prolepsisinstitute.bsky.social
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Simon Cauchemez @scauchemez.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Two postdoc positions for a number of exciting epidemic modelling projects opening in my Unit at @pasteur.fr in beautiful Paris. Deadline for applications: 13th April. More details at the following link: research.pasteur.fr/job/two-post...
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Two postdoctoral positions in epidemic modelling - Research
Job description We are recruiting 2 postdocs to contribute to research projects in the Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases Unit, at Institut Pasteur in Paris. The postdocs will develop state...
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Global Health EDCTP3 @globalhealthedctp3.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s deadliest infectious disease and Europe is stepping up to tackle it. Ahead of #WorldTBDay, we join @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu and @ema.europa.eu to advocate for new and better #TB treatments. 🔗 More: www.global-health-edctp3.europa.eu/news-and-eve...
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Cincinnati Children’s Research @cincyresearch.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Dr. Sing Sing Way joined Cincinnati Public Radio's Cincinnati Edition to discuss his new study on how maternal antibodies protect newborns — and what this could mean for preventing serious infections. 🎧Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: ow.ly/AWbK50YwOP0
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New research looks at mother's antibodies that protect babies from E. coli
Cincinnati Children's study reveals that many newborns are protected from serious bacterial infections by antibodies passed from mother before birth.
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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Covid can leave lasting mark on the brain. New study adds to literature showing long-term damage to the central nervous system following SARS-CoV-2 infection #LongCovid news.griffith.edu.au/2025/12/16/c...
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COVID-19 leaves a lasting mark on the human brain - Griffith News
COVID-19 does not just affect the respiratory system, but also significantly alters the brain in people who have fully recovered from the infectious
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Vaccine Safety Initiative @vaccinesafety.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
TGIF 🌿 Staying healthy helps us enjoy the weekend — and it also means fewer antibiotics are needed. Vaccines are part of prevention: they reduce infections and complications before treatment is needed. Good for people. Good for communities. #TGIF #Health #UnitedInProtection
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Microbes.Info @microbesinfo.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
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Public Health Committee @sant.europarl.europa.eu · 01/12/2025
🗓️ Mon 1/12, 15.00 CET - debates in @sant.europarl.europa.eu 💶Discharge 2024 EU General budget (opinions) 🧪Panel for the Future of Science & technology 🏥Rare Diseases - study results presentation 🎥Watch live multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/sant-comm...
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Committee on Public Health Ordinary meeting - Multimedia Centre
The multimedia platform of the European Parliament is the official public available repository of the media production of the Secretariat of the European Parliament, managed by the Directorate-General...
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Institut Pasteur | 130 years of biomedical research @pasteur.fr · 24/11/2025
🦠 Measles is back. Cases have exploded in 2025 in France, UK, US & Europe due to falling vaccine coverage. The MMR vaccine is ~100% effective with 2 doses. It's saved 94M lives since 1974. Measles isn't just for kids – 34% of US cases were adults over 20. www.pasteur.fr/en/research-... #Measles
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Three questions about measles: why is it on the rise, is the vaccine effective, and can you catch it at any age?
A few years ago, measles seemed to be on the verge of being eradicated in many countries. The recent rise in cases raises several questions. Why is measles making a comeback? Is the measles, mumps and...
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MedLit @medlit-erasmus.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Happening today! 🔆 👇
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World Medical Association @medwma.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
World AMR Awareness Week 2025: Act Now. Protect Our Present. Secure Our Future. We invite physicians and medical associations worldwide to raise their voices and champion the fight against AMR. 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/63Fs50XwMYl #WAAW25 #AMR #NCDs
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 18/11/2025
Antibiotic resistance is a serious and growing public health challenge in Europe. Misuse and overuse make bacteria resistant, making infections harder to treat.
A simple illustration showing a pink lollipop next to a pink-and-yellow capsule pill. Below them, the text reads: “Antibiotics are not candies.” A small EU flag icon appears in the bottom right corner.
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 17/11/2025
DON'T MISS IT! From Resistance to Resilience: healthcare workers leading the change. Join public health professionals, academia, patients' and NGO's representatives and let's talk about the ways to #KeepAntibioticsWorking! #EAAD2025 online event starts at 1PM CET! Register: bit.ly/EAAD2025Regi...
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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Hey, moms-to-be! Data confirms that babies born to vaccinated mothers are less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 before they're six months old. If you have questions about vaccines, chat with your healthcare provider. medicine.yale.edu/news-article...
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MVEC (Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre) @mvecau.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
🧑‍⚕️👩‍🔬🧑‍💼👨‍🏫Registrations are now open for MVEC’s RSV webinar: 6–7pm 5 February 2025🗓️ Register now: mvec.mcri.edu.au/events/cvu-m... #MVECCVUmini25 #respiratorysyncytialvirus #RSV #RSVawareness #RSVandme #VaccineEducation #VaccineSafety #VaccinesSaveLives #Vaccination #Immunisation #mvecau
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 13/11/2025
You can also find more information about #RSV on the European Vaccination Information Portal - #EVIP in YOUR language! Check it out here: vaccination-info.europa.eu/en/rsv #UnitedInProtection #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork #ChildHealth #PublicHealth
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Key facts on RSV symptoms, complications, risk factors, how it spreads, prevention, vaccination and treatment.
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Join the SPCR Masterclass: Communicating effectively with policy makers 🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 🕚 10am to 11.30am 💡 Sharing practical strategies to help you communicate your research clearly and effectively. 🔗 bit.ly/4h6uA7r @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk
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💡 Sharing practical strategies to help you communicate your research clearly and effectively.

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Aujourd’hui : #LundiAntiMythes! Abordons certaines informations erronées. www.immunize.ca/sites/defau... #grippe #LesVaccinsÇaMarche #LesVaccinsSauventDesVies #FaitesVousVacciner #SaisonGrippale #EnsembleContreLaDésinformation
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Vaccine Safety Initiative @vaccinesafety.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
✈️ Next stop: #EPH2025 in Helsinki 🇫🇮 The Vaccine Safety Initiative joins the 18th European Public Health Conference to exchange ideas, share new science, and strengthen collaboration for prevention and health across Europe. 🌍 #VIVI #PublicHealth #GoodImmunity
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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Gut microbiota predicts the risk of future COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality: insights from the population-based HELIUS Study ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/47Ag2IA
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MedLit @medlit-erasmus.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
How does vaccine prevention fit into the bigger picture of medication literacy and #AMR?🌍 At the Workshop in Brussels, #MedLit explained how informed medicine use supports better vaccine uptake and responsible antibiotic use. 💡 Empowering safer use of meds = healthier communities. 👉 MedLiteracy.eu
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MedLit @medlit-erasmus.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
📍 Great discussions at the #VaccinesToday Workshop in Brussels (5 Nov)! The #MedLit #Erasmus+ team @vaccinesafety.bsky.social shared how improving medication literacy helps empower people to use medicines safely and effectively — from everyday meds to vaccines. #HealthLiteracy #ErasmusPlus
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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Il n’existe aucun traitement antiviral spécifique pour l’infection par la #rougeole. Mais il existe un moyen sûr et efficace de la prévenir. Le vaccin. immunize.ca/sites/default/f... #LesVaccinsÇaMarche #LesVaccinsSauventDesVies #FaitesVousVacciner #EnsembleContreLaDésinformation
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MedLit @medlit-erasmus.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
It was a pleasure and a great honor to present on @ERASMUS_MedLit during this high-impact #ESWI2025 panel. .., Great discussion with many new ideas emerging... Stay tuned!🔆
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ESWI @eswinfluenza.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
💫 And that’s a wrap on #ESWI2025! In heartfelt closing remarks chaired by Colin Russell, with Ab Osterhaus, Stefania Maggi, and Marco Goeijenbier, the room was filled with gratitude, inspiration, and excitement for what’s next — ✨ See you at #ESWI2027! #PublicHealth #Science
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SymptomSurvey @symptomsurvey.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Brilliant presentation by Nathalie Verzele, University of Melbourne, at #ESWI2025 on neuronal infection with influenza A H1N1 pdm 2009. In animal studies she could show that infection of nerve cells may influence host response and symptomatology.
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Vaccine Safety Initiative @vaccinesafety.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
🌍 Proud to be part of the @eswinfluenza.bsky.social Coalition — joining global partners advancing science, collaboration, and prevention. At #ESWI2025 in Valencia, we stand united to strengthen vaccine confidence and improve protection for all. 💛 #VIVI #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention
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Vaccine Safety Initiative @vaccinesafety.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
✈️ Next stop: #ESWI2025 in Valencia! We’re excited to join global experts in infectious disease control, antimicrobial stewardship, and vaccine innovation. Looking forward to sharing insights, forging collaborations, and advancing prevention together. #VIVI #InfectionPrevention
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Dr Alfonso J Rodriguez-Morales MD MSc DTM&H FACE FISAC HonDSc @drajrodriguezm.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Our most recent publication about yellow fever... Clinical features in cases from 4 countries: Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Perú. @NMNI New Microbes and New Infections, Q1/Top10%(Wos). www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Les vaccins pendant la grossesse : ce qu’il faut savoir | Notre feuillet de renseignements est disponible dans 14 langues! immunize.ca/fr/personnes-en... #LesVaccinsÇaMarche #LesVaccinsSauventDesVies #FaitesVousVacciner #grossesse
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Personnes enceintes et allaitantes | immunizecanada
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Microbes.Info @microbesinfo.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Sharp global rise in #antibiotic-resistant #infections in #hospitals ... | #antibioticresistance | #AMR | #bacteria | #pathogens | #publichealth | By @iansample.bsky.social via @theguardian.com
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Sharp global rise in antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, WHO finds
Experts describe findings as deeply concerning and predict 70% increase in related deaths by 2050
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