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The National Public Health Information Coalition is the premier network of public health communicators in the United States and U.S. territories.
Marietta, GA
Joined July 2009
🎬 Our #NCHCMM25 highlight reel is here! Thanks to all who joined us for an energizing week of public health communication, connection & learning. 👀 See yourself or a colleague in the video? Tag them! 💬 Share your top takeaway below! #HealthComm #PublicHealthComms
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AI deepfakes are impersonating real doctors to sell unproven supplements online. A growing threat to trust—and a key challenge for public health communicators. #HealthComms #Misinformation #AIart
https://t.co/NBfGIP7h01
theguardian.com
Hundreds of videos on TikTok and elsewhere impersonate experts to sell supplements with unproven effects
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Before adding extra cheese to the holiday plate 🧀—experts say this dementia study is not a green light. A lesson in nuance, not nutrition hype. https://t.co/7AHEjNbbbg
#SciComm #PublicHealth
nytimes.com
Dairy fat has been making the headlines. Here’s what to know.
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WHO analysis again confirms vaccines do not cause autism. Evidence across 31 studies strengthens our communication efforts to counter misinformation & build trust. #PublicHealth #VaccineSafety
https://t.co/N9JvPRCvP2
who.int
New analysis from a WHO global expert committee on vaccine safety has found that, based on available evidence, no causal link exists between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The conclu...
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CDC is revising timing of the Hep B birth dose, while AAP has issued updated pediatric vaccine guidance. 💉 Key moment for health communicators to explain evolving recommendations. #PublicHealth #HealthCommunication #VaccinesWork
https://t.co/aUfZ95vzjB
parents.com
The guidelines include updates to vaccines for RSV, influenza, COVID-19, and more.
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Today, ACIP may vote on changing the hepatitis B birth-dose recommendation. Experts warn it could reverse major public health gains. Clear, evidence-based messaging is key. #PublicHealth #vaccineswork
https://t.co/BxLNL244ck
cnbc.com
The current recommendation for babies to receive a hepatitis B shot within 24 hours of birth is credited with driving down infections in kids by 99%.
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Honoring the legacy of Dr. Walter Dowdle, a pivotal CDC leader in crises from AIDS to polio. His work underscores how essential trusted communication and scientific integrity are to public health. 🕊️ #PublicHealth #HealthComm #CDC #PublicHealthHistory
https://t.co/wWHCEDX1kk
nytimes.com
Dr. Dowdle, a microbiologist who became the No. 2 official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helped lead the nation’s response to AIDS.
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This Thanksgiving, we’re especially thankful for the public health communication professionals who translate science, build trust, and guide communities through challenge and change. ✨ 🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from NPHIC!
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🦃 Holiday reminder for public health pros: Thaw turkey safely, cook to 165°F, refrigerate leftovers within 2 hrs, and follow “Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill.” Help families stay healthy this Thanksgiving! #FoodSafety #PublicHealth #ThanksgivingSafety
https://t.co/p68Ad6MA2f
cdc.gov
Store, thaw, handle, and cook raw turkey to prevent foodborne illness.
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The measles outbreaks in Arizona and Utah are bringing the U.S. close to losing its elimination status for the first time in decades. 🩺 https://t.co/lMIpod6UDR
nbcnews.com
With holiday travel and gatherings approaching, doctors worry that transmission could escalate further.
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ACIP will review childhood vaccine recommendations Dec. 4, including Hep B and MMR updates. Key implications for public health messaging & policy. 💉 #PublicHealth #ACIP
https://t.co/Kqe19i40Hk
thehill.com
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s panel of federal vaccine advisors is set to discuss and potentially vote on changing the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants when th…
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New SNAP rules could push millions off food aid — increasing food insecurity and pressure on community systems. Public health teams must respond with timely, clear outreach. #PublicHealth #FoodSecurity
https://t.co/YKptqBXE3z
livenowfox.com
The Trump administration says everyone has to reapply for their SNAP benefits now that the government has reopened. Here's what we know.
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ByHeart recalls all baby formula amid an infant botulism probe. A reminder of why clear, rapid communication matters in protecting families. 🍼 #PublicHealth #RiskComms
https://t.co/pvcrpUfGcb
thehill.com
A company that manufactures organic baby formula said Tuesday it is recalling all of its products nationwide amid a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism. ByHeart initially recalled just two bat…
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Public health leaders are stepping up — not just in labs and agencies, but on the ballot. 🩺 As epidemiologists and health professionals run for office, they bring science, compassion, and evidence-based thinking to policymaking. https://t.co/WxaQifEogA
theatlantic.com
Instead of trying to depoliticize their field, a swell of scientists want to become politicians.
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SNAP’s partial funding during the shutdown underscores the vital role of public health communicators in combating misinformation & addressing food insecurity. #SNAP #PublicHealth
https://t.co/0eKxYrMDcJ
nbcnews.com
The Trump administration said it will fund the food assistance program in part this month. The threat of a lapse has incited chaos in Washington, on social media and at food banks nationwide.
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ACA insurers plan 26% premium hikes for 2026, per @KFF. Most enrollees are shielded—unless enhanced tax credits expire, which could double monthly costs. #PublicHealth #ACAB
https://t.co/GD9KPrG3gE
kff.org
The amount health insurers charge for coverage on the ACA Marketplaces is rising 26%, on average, in 2026.... Most enrollees would face even sharper increases in what they pay if they ACA’s enhanced...
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Mistrust, autonomy, & emotionally persuasive messages make health misinformation convincing.🧠 Public health communicators can use these insights to engage communities with empathy & trust. #PublicHealth #HealthCommunication #Misinformation
https://t.co/WkSosnVAbn
psychologytoday.com
Misinformation is leading more people to avoid medical care and seek out alternatives, which can put their health at risk and create public health and economic problems.
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As clocks “fall back” this weekend, new Stanford research highlights why switching time twice a year may do more harm than good. 🕒 Frequent clock changes can disrupt our circadian rhythm, impacting everything from sleep to heart health. https://t.co/YUwnfhmDqI
apnews.com
It's time for most of America to move clocks back on Sunday. Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. at 2 a.m. local time, which means setting your clock back an hour.
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Misinformation spreads fast—but trust spreads faster. AAFP used science + real stories to reassure parents on Tylenol safety. NPHIC member, Rebecca Fuller Beeler, Ph.D., shares how clear, empathetic messaging from physicians builds public confidence.💡 https://t.co/J7f30ceHF6
prdaily.com
Putting human stories next to science resonates. “You’ve heard a lot recently about Tylenol, also known by the generic name acetaminophen, and what effects it might have on unborn babies,” a blog...
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A decade after pediatric guidelines flipped from avoid peanuts to introduce early, a new study shows a 43% drop in peanut allergies among U.S. children. 🥜 #PublicHealth #HealthCommunication #AllergyPrevention #ScienceToStrategy
https://t.co/9k5ltQu3E5
npr.org
A decade ago, research said giving young children peanut products can prevent allergies. A new study says that, 10 years later, tens of thousands of U.S. children have avoided allergies as a result.
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New research sheds light on how breastfeeding may protect against breast cancer — by triggering immune cells that stay in breast tissue for decades, acting as local defenders against cancerous cells. 🧬 #PublicHealth #BreastCancerAwareness
https://t.co/qjJR99rRu7
newscientist.com
Breastfeeding seems to cause specialised immune cells to flood into the breasts and stay there for years or even decades, reducing the risk of cancer
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