@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social The whole bloody group thinks they are the smartest kids in the room.....They are privileged, not smart or experienced in the areas of responsibility, have no ethics or morals, regardless of professed belief systems... I hope we will build better guard rails, not based on custom, but on restraints....
E coli-produced HPV vaccine effective against cancer-causing strains of HPV
Such vaccines cost less than commonly available HPV vaccines, which could make it easier to vaccinate more women worldwide.
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COVID-related healthcare costs drop sharply 3 months after acute infection, study suggests
Among Medicare beneficiaries, healthcare use and costs spiked sharply in the first week after infection, then dropped substantially over time.
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Survey: Many women open to HPV self-sampling kit.
The survey found that women are interested in self-testing for HPV, which could reduce disparities in cervical cancer screening and diagnoses.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4f16uM1
@bich As discussed over years...verifiable training, including rules of engagement. Waiting periods. Enforcement (when needed) of gun controls in the home.
@davidnjoku It is all about relative risk, and transmission of the specific disease.... https://www.apha.org/publications/published-books/ccdm
ASPA Code of Ethics
The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) advances the science, art, and practice of public administration. The Society affirms its responsibility to develop the spirit of responsible professionalism within its membership and to increase awareness and commitment to ethical principles and standards among all those who work in public service in all sectors. To this end, we, the members of the Society, commit ourselves to uphold the following principles:
1. Advance the Public Interest. Promote the interests of the public and put service to the public above service to oneself.
2. Uphold the Constitution and the Law. Respect and support government constitutions and laws, while seeking to improve laws and policies to promote the public good.
3. Promote democratic participation. Inform the public and encourage active engagement in governance. Be open, transparent and responsive, and respect and assist all
persons in their dealings with public organizations.
4. Strengthen social equity. Treat all persons with fairness, justice, and equality and respect individual differences, rights, and freedoms. Promote affirmative action and other initiatives to reduce unfairness, injustice, and inequality in society.
5. Fully Inform and Advise. Provide accurate, honest, comprehensive, and timely information and advice to elected and appointed officials and governing board members, and to staff members in your organization.
6. Demonstrate personal integrity. Adhere to the highest standards of conduct to inspire public confidence and trust in public service.
7. Promote Ethical Organizations: Strive to attain the highest standards of ethics, stewardship, and public service in organizations that serve the public.
8. Advance Professional Excellence: Strengthen personal capabilities to act competently and ethically and encourage the professional development of others.
"At least 48 cases of West Nile have been reported so far this year compared to an average of 10 typically by the end of June. This is the highest number of infections reported at this point in year since 2004, according to the federal health agency."
https://abcnews.com/Health/record-number-west-nile-virus-cases-2004-cdc/story?id=134382760
@mrillig Leverage other subject matter experts: Emergency Management, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, etc. Risk analysis has already been completed as well as points of contact for external partners.
Ebola outbreak will dramatically harm Africa’s economies, UN warns
If the Ebola outbreak continues to spread, it could cost the continent as much as $3.6 billion.
Read more: http://ow.ly/x89h50ZiTBU
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💉Vaccine double-header: Same-day flu, COVID shots shown to be safe
The analysis looks at medical records of 2.5 million patients across the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system.
Read more: https://ow.ly/U6SC50ZiU0C
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