Thomas Waite
@Thomas_Waite
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Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England
London, England
Joined June 2011
🎉 Fact 🎉 If you have HIV, finding out means you can start treatment and stay healthy. Testing is the only way to know your HIV status Order your FREE test kit now https://t.co/it5vp2MQLx.
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Be part of the generation that stops HIV. Your body, your sexual health, your wellbeing – looking after them starts with you.
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**NEW Doctoral Training Programme just launched!!** This exciting programme on Microbial Genomics for Health Protection is joint between @IMIBirmingham @unibirmingham and UKHSA @UKHSA 9 brilliant projects available!!
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PhD in Microbial Genomics, exciting new Doctoral Training Programme in Microbial Genomics for Health Protection in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) launches
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Flu is rising rapidly in England and spreads easily from person to person. Getting vaccinated now will mean you are well protected against serious infections like COVID, flu and RSV over Christmas and New Year. Check your eligibility and book a flu jab:
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Book, change or cancel a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy
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We’re introducing the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to protect the public, NHS and economy from the harms of smoking. Our plans include banning smoking outside schools, children’s playgrounds and hospitals. @CMO_England Professor Chris Whitty explains 👇 https://t.co/5bBJaIog7U
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Watch Public Health Minister @GwynneMP describe how his grandson developed RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and ended up in intensive care @AlderHey. Stories like Lyle's are the reason why there's a new NHS vaccination to protect against RSV. More: https://t.co/M71NgZxg1u
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The Chief Nursing Officers and Senior Midwives of the UK have spoken out in support of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Smoking causes 80,000 deaths in the UK each year. If passed, the Bill will prevent thousands of people being disabled or dying prematurely.
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The Chief Nursing Officers and Senior Midwives of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have spoken out in support of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
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All health professions are clear that smoking causes multiple harms throughout life including stillbirths, lung disease, heart disease, stroke and dementia. 1 in 4 cancer deaths are caused by smoking. Most smokers regret starting. This Bill, if passed, will save lives.
'Smoking is the biggest single cause of preventable illness and death across the UK' Jamie Waterall, Deputy Chief Nurse for England, spoke to #BBCBreakfast as MPs debate plans for some of the world's toughest anti-tobacco laws https://t.co/Zy2DmCQMOd
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The MMR vaccine is a life saver; two doses gives lasting protection to 99% of people against measles and rubella and 88% against mumps. If your child is due a dose please book in or if you think your child or you have missed a dose, check with your GP. https://t.co/iIPWo7clOP
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"We are determined to be the generation that ends HIV." This #WorldAIDSDay, we're continuing progress towards eliminating new HIV transmissions in England by 2030. Chief Advisor on HIV @ProfKevinFenton gives the latest update 🔻
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Opt out testing for HIV and Hepatitis B&C has helped over 3500 people get diagnosed earlier and linked to effective care. Delighted to talk to @AttitudeMag about the next steps for this work. https://t.co/vuskNpl7Z6
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"We're learning and improving the system as we go," a senior doctor has told Attitude as opt-out HIV testing is expanded.
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Thanks everyone for making our #OneHealth Fair a success. 🌍🐾🌱👥One Health concerns us all - animals, humans & the environment. Hear more about how it went straight from the 🇬🇧 Deputy Chief Medical officer @Thomas_Waite ⤵️
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Smoking addicts people who then suffer multiple diseases including heart disease, cancers, dementia and stroke. Vapes can help smokers quit, but should never be marketed to children. The consultation on a smokefree generation is open. Please take part. https://t.co/UiesCf1gcK
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A consultation on the proposed actions the UK Government and devolved administrations will take to tackle smoking and youth vaping.
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Vaccines are the best defence against serious infections such as COVID-19 and flu. To find out if you are eligible and to book online go to https://t.co/HwabgYW3DR
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People aged 75 or above, or those with a weakened immune system, can now book their #COVID19Vaccine. You can: 🔵 Book online: https://t.co/B44bM4DvF9 🔵 Use the NHS App 🔵 Call 119
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The advert for 5 new Members of NERVTAG has been extended to noon, Tues 4 April. DHSC is looking for: - Public Health Practitioners - Mathematical Modeller - Animal Health expert - Infection Control expert For more details & how to apply visit:
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We offer a varied, exciting, challenging and rewarding working environment.
Members – New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) The Department of Health and Social Care is looking to appoint five Members to the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG). We are looking for cand… https://t.co/hS4dMLVvBj
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It’s #NationalHIVTestingWeek and there’s no better time to get tested. Knowing your HIV status means you can start your free treatment, stay healthy and avoid passing the virus on. @OHID London Public Health Director @ProfKevinFenton explains 👇
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You used to wait weeks for the result of an #HIV test. Now, it's 15 minutes and can be done at home. "It’s always better to know your HIV status, whether positive or negative,” says our Head of Health Programmes @TakuMukiwa. #HIVTestingWeek | @gaytimes
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Getting an HIV test is easy, free and confidential, and it can help end HIV. @DHSCgovuk Deputy Chief Medical Officer @Thomas_Waite explains the importance of regular testing this #NationalHIVTestingWeek. #HIVtesting #HIVstatus #HIV
Free at-home HIV tests with a result in 15 minutes are available England-wide for the very first time this #NationalHIVTestingWeek. Getting a test is easy, free & confidential, and can help end HIV. Deputy Chief Medical Officer @Thomas_Waite explains 👇
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