Justin Frederick, DrPH(c), MPH, CPH
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Follow me: @epiprepared.bsky.social | Deputy Health Director in Omaha, NE | Chief of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Emergency Preparedness, and Finance | DrPH
Omaha, NE
Joined May 2014
A survey was administered to 610 adults in Omaha, St. Louis, Atlanta, North Carolina, and Mississippi. Across all sites, the responses were: 86% “strongly agree” or “agree” that the flu vaccine is safe; 83%. #fluseason @HealthDouglasCo @NEDHHS @omaha_scanner @UNMC_ID
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RT @AmerAcadPeds: Today's decision is about undermining independent medical expertise and will only further endanger the health of the Amer….
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Herd immunity occurs when a sufficient number of people are immune to a disease (usually through vaccination) that it can’t easily spread, thereby protecting even those who aren’t immune. For measles, we need ~95% coverage to stop outbreaks. @HealthDouglasCo @NEDHHS @KETV
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Before the measles vaccine was introduced in 1963, the United States faced staggering numbers annually:. 3 to 4 million infections.48,000 hospitalizations.400 to 500 deaths.1,000 cases of encephalitis (brain swelling).
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The MMR vaccine remains one of our strongest tools in preventing outbreaks. We vaccinate not only to protect ourselves but also to shield those around us—our neighbors, classmates, and loved ones—who may not be able to fight off infection.
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For measles, we aim for at least 95% vaccination coverage to protect the community. In Nebraska, current immunization rates are around 93% in school-aged children—close, but not quite enough to stop the spread if measles is introduced.
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This is exactly why herd immunity is so critical. Herd immunity happens when a high enough percentage of the population is immune to a disease, making it much harder for the disease to spread, especially to those who are most vulnerable.
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There are questions about Nebraska’s first measles case. The MMR vaccine is safe, used for 60+ years, and highly effective. But no vaccine offers 100% protection, especially in those with chronic illness or weak immune systems. We vaccinate to protect ourselves and others.
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Nebraska has confirmed its first measles case of 2025. Measles is the most infectious airborne disease known to man—and it’s preventable. Check your MMR vaccination status and protect those around you. 🔗 @HealthDouglasCo @KETV @WOWT6News @UNMC_ID.
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Does this concern anyone? Part of my job is emergency preparedness. As funding is cut at all levels, we are expected to do more with much less! @fema @HHS_ASPR @HealthDouglasCo @DCEMA_Nebraska
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RT @DGlaucomflecken: With the Guardian reporting that “UnitedHealth managers pressed nurse practitioners to persuade Medicare Advantage mem….
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Proud to be published in Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology! Our article highlights DCHD’s response to a TB exposure in a daycare—real lessons from the field.Grateful for this team. 🔗 @HealthDouglasCo @ChildrensNE @UNMCCOPH.
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Proposal defense ✅ “Creating a Blueprint: Establishing a Community Reception Center for Radiological Incident Management.” Grateful for my incredible committee & all who attended. One step closer to my DrPH! @UNMCCOPH @UNMC_AA @HealthDouglasCo
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We hope this one year post tornado follow-up survey gives us insight to building a more resilient community! @HealthDouglasCo @UNMCCOPH @NWSOmaha @OmahaOfficial @DCEMA_Nebraska @omaha_scanner @OWHnews @KETV .
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Public Health is about making tomorrow better. We know, what we know today. Regardless of how twisted or distorted facts become, facts are still the truth. Know that Public Health is for you! .@HealthDouglasCo @NEDHHS @OmahaOfficial @OmahaPolice @DouglasCountyNE
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Super proud of my DCHD team. Today we told our stories of two massive, resource intense, responses. We had a packed room, tons of questions (and it was a 3:30 talk). Today, we celebrate a PH win! @NACCHOalerts @HealthDouglasCo @UNMCCOPH
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This is happening right now in Nebraska. The states budget is looking to cut 3 million out of public health funding, setting public health back a decade!.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) on the measles outbreak in her state:. “In recent years, the legislature has chipped away at the public health tools communities rely on. They have made it harder for schools and local health departments to act quickly when outbreaks occur. We need
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RT @NWSOmaha: Probability of individual severe weather hazards later this evening. The storms that develop will likely be supercells. These….
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RT @UNMC_AA: Congratulations to Justin A. Frederick, MPH'11, CPH, the COPH Alumni Council's Distinguished Alumnus this year! 🎉. Justin is n….
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