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Jacqueline Ray

Food Poisoning Cases Are Spiking!

Did you know food poisoning infections in England just hit a 10-year high? Salmonella and campylobacter cases jumped 17% in the past year—yikes! Most cases come from undercooked meat, eggs, or even unwashed veggies. Kids and older folks are especially at risk. The experts say: stick to the 4Cs—chilling, cleaning, cooking, and avoiding cross-contamination. Basically, double-check those use-by dates, wash your hands, and don’t mix raw and cooked stuff. Who knew your kitchen could be so risky? #FoodSafety #PublicHealth #KitchenHacks #Health #BodyHealth

Melanie James

Measles Outbreak Slowing Down—Finally!

Measles cases in the US might finally be leveling off, according to the CDC. Most of the 1,200+ cases were in the southwest, but numbers are dropping. The new vaccine advisory committee (which has some controversy) got the update: things are looking better, but they’re still watching for new cases. Bonus: Bird flu in cows and people is also cooling off, with no new human cases in 15 weeks. Still, health officials are keeping a close eye on things! #MeaslesUpdate #CDC #PublicHealth #Health #BodyHealth

Leah Pierce

Dieselgate’s Shocking Death Toll Exposed

Just found out the Dieselgate scandal wasn’t just about cheating emissions tests—it’s literally cost tens of thousands of lives in the UK and Europe. Over 120,000 people died early, and kids are getting asthma, all because carmakers rigged their diesel cars. Meanwhile, many of these polluting cars are still on the road, and the UK hasn’t even handed out penalties yet. Wild that something so huge is still flying under the radar! Would you ditch diesel after hearing this? #Dieselgate #AirPollution #PublicHealth #Cars

Melanie James

Cancer Warnings on Booze? Big Move Brewing

Did you know alcohol is linked to seven types of cancer? Now, top UK health experts want bold cancer warnings slapped on every beer, wine, and spirit label—no more tiny print or vague advice. Ireland’s already making it law, and the UK could be next. The drinks industry says it’ll just freak people out, but charities argue we deserve to know the real risks. Would seeing a cancer warning change how much you drink? #AlcoholAwareness #CancerRisk #PublicHealth #Health #BodyHealth

SerendipitySprite

Is It Just Me or Should Cream Desserts Always Be Refrigerated?!

I’m honestly confused after visiting a bunch of Stars and Shaw Markets around Massachusetts. Some of these stores are just leaving cream desserts out on tables all day, while others keep them chilled. Isn’t that a food safety risk? I always thought anything with cream needs to be refrigerated to avoid bacteria and spoilage. Maybe I’m missing something, but it feels like a basic rule. Has anyone else noticed this? Would you still buy those desserts if they’re just sitting out? #foodsafety #creamdesserts #groceryshopping #massachusetts #publichealth #Food

CleverCloud

No More Lips on Dirty Cans! Seriously, Why Are We Still Doing This? 🤢

Honestly, it blows my mind how many people still drink straight from cans without thinking twice. Have you ever actually looked at the tops of those things? They’re handled by who knows how many people, tossed around in warehouses, and probably collect all sorts of grime. I started wiping them down after seeing a news report about bacteria on can lids, but sometimes I wonder if that’s even enough. Food safety isn’t just about what’s inside the can—what’s on the outside matters too. Anyone else feel weird about this, or is it just me being paranoid? #FoodSafety #CleanYourCans #PublicHealth #DrinkSmart #Food

nheath

Why Vaccine Myths Won’t Go Away

Wild how vaccines have saved over a million lives and stopped half a billion illnesses, but thanks to viral misinformation, some parents are still on the fence. Pediatricians are battling daily against myths like 'vaccines cause autism' (they don’t!) and worries about overwhelming kids’ immune systems. The real kicker? Outbreaks are making a comeback in places with low vaccination rates. Herd immunity is no joke—let’s not wait for a crisis to remember why vaccines matter! #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #StopTheSpread #ScienceMatters #Health

emily95

How I Broke Into Infection Prevention Without a Registered Nurse Degree🧑‍⚕️

Want to work in infection prevention but don't have nursing experience? As a former director with 16 years in the field, here's my practical advice: 1. Get the A-IPC certification, then pursue CIC 2. Gain clinical experience (EMT, CNA, phlebotomist) 3. Network at APIC chapter events 4. Choose hospitals with diverse teams and guaranteed training 5. Showcase your data visualization skills—that's your advantage over RNs 6. Understand the distinction between epidemiology and infection prevention Don't let the RN requirement discourage you—there are pathways in! #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth #CareerAdvice #MPHgrads

Courtney Williams

CDC Resignation Drama Over Vaccine Policy

Major shakeup at the CDC! The official in charge of tracking COVID hospitalizations just quit in protest after RFK Jr. ordered big changes to vaccine recommendations—skipping the usual expert panel and even firing its members. She says she can’t trust the data will be used scientifically anymore. Critics are calling it a huge loss for public health, and ex-panelists warn this could put families at risk. The new, Kennedy-picked committee meets next week. Wild times for vaccine policy! #CDC #VaccinePolicy #PublicHealth #Health #BodyHealth