William Fischer II
@WFischerII
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Critical care virologist, physician, scientist, and father of two hyenas. Views are my own.
Joined July 2014
This would be great if we first had efficacy data. Clinical research is a critical part of #outbreak response. We deserve safe and effective treatments.
“During public health emergencies, medical countermeasures can be rapidly deployed across a large jurisdiction using existing distribution networks, including clinics and pharmacies.”
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Risk communication is essential in #outbreak response. Opportunity to -build trust with affected and at risk communities -reassure by stating what is being done -convey uncertainty and steps being taken to fill the gaps -unite rather than divide
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What should preparedness look like for each pillar of #outbreak response? Risk communication Surveillance Infection prevention Case management Laboratory/Diagnostics
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Frustrating to see the playbook on how NOT to be prepared for #outbreak is still being used. Not complicated - surveillance is a key #outbreak pillar The U.S. government is taking action to stop ‘cow flu.’ Is it too little, too late? | Science | AAAS
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Genetic evidence suggests cattle infections with H5N1 began in the fall of 2023 and may occur far more widely than has been reported
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Stunned and inspired. One of the all time greats. Before the USWNT's influx of soccer moms, there was Joan Dunlap, who paved the way
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Before Alex Morgan, Crystal Dunn, Kate Markgraf and Joy Fawcett were USWNT moms, there was Joan Dunlap, the trailblazer who changed what was possible.
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The best.
#OTD 1983 – Seattle's Joan Dunlap scores twice for North Carolina in 4-1 win over Radford. It's the first of 23 straight games Dunlap will either score or assist, including NCAA championship game. She does it all with a 2-year-old son.
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Early #diagnostics are key for both #treatment and #prevention - #PALM data support early initiation of #antiviral therapy + #supportivecare improves survival. A better #outbreakresponse includes increasing #access to diagnostics, vaccines, supportive care and therapeutics
Nice piece w/ @DanielBausch2 - need to transition from discreet outbreak response to integrated cycles of readiness, response, and recovery This doctor fought Ebola in the trenches. Now he's got a better way to stop diseases
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Nice piece w/ @DanielBausch2 - need to transition from discreet outbreak response to integrated cycles of readiness, response, and recovery This doctor fought Ebola in the trenches. Now he's got a better way to stop diseases
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NC COVID experts: We still have blind spots understanding the virus. You can help. | Opinion
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UNC doctors: We’re looking for people just diagnosed with COVID in NC and we need a more diverse group
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NC COVID experts: We still have blind spots understanding the virus. You can help. | Opinion
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UNC doctors: We’re looking for people just diagnosed with COVID in NC and we need a more diverse group
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“He never ceased being the champion of the rest of us.” @FranklinFoer
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The journalist died on Friday in Qatar at age 49.
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Way to go @unc_law! 93% passage rate for first-time test takers for the July 2022 NC bar exam (& 90% overall passage rate). Congrats to all those who passed! For those who weren't successful this time: There's no shame. Reach out, & let's work together to get it done next time!
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Latest update on the #marburgvirus disease outbreak in #Ghana. Great to see the active leadership of the government in responding to this outbreak esp enhanced surveillance, contract tracing, and increased clinician sensitization ongoing on case detection, management, and IPC.
❗️PRESS RELEASE ❗️ Update on Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Ghana
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Remember how South Korea 🇰🇷 found lots of COVID cases early on and controlled the outbreak? Portugal 🇵🇹quickly identified monkeypox cases and now has lower daily case counts, total at 588. Brazil 🇧🇷late to identify cases, now has 696. Likewise, US 🇺🇸slow to test, saw sudden rise
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Safe, Effective and accessible vaccines against #Lassa will be a game changer! Well done @RobertWCross1 and @utmbhealth team!
Newly released study from our group describing rapid onset to protection against Lassa Fever using a VSV-LASV-GPC vaccine.
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I'm watching this too! We are better prepared with @WHO optimized supportive care (#oSOC) + potentially promising therapeutics ( https://t.co/UcPTC3qZi2)
@RobertWCross1 @LarryZeitlin @WHOGOARN
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Nature Communications - Extending the therapeutic window for acute viral infections could save lives. Here, the authors show that combination treatment with a human monoclonal antibody and...
1/ Should you be worried about the Marburg virus outbreak in Ghana? Marburg is a viral hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola. https://t.co/9xmAwll9ik
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