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politics1 year ago

Deborah Birx Weighs In on RFK Jr.'s Impact on Public Health Dialogue

Dr. Deborah Birx expressed optimism that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as head of the Department of Health and Human Services in Trump's potential second-term Cabinet could lead to important public health discussions. Despite Kennedy's controversial views on vaccines, Birx believes his transparency and data-driven approach could foster meaningful dialogue. She also supports his focus on improving nutrition to combat obesity and disease. Birx emphasized the complexity of managing HHS and suggested Kennedy would benefit from a strong management team.

via POLITICO|
#deborah-birx#politics#public-health
health1 year ago

"Deborah Birx Warns of Repeating COVID-19 Mistakes with Bird Flu"

Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, suggests weekly testing for all cows and dairy employees in the U.S. to prevent the spread of bird flu, a proposal facing significant pushback from farmers due to logistical and financial concerns. Birx believes undetected bird flu cases in humans could be occurring and advocates for more comprehensive testing. The WHO recently confirmed the first human fatality from avian flu in Mexico, though the public health risk is currently considered low.

via The New York Sun|
#agriculture#bird-flu#deborah-birx
health1 year ago

"Birx Warns US Repeating COVID-19 Errors with Bird Flu"

Former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx warns that the U.S. is repeating the same mistakes with bird flu as it did with COVID-19, such as inadequate testing and monitoring, which could lead to undetected cases and potential spread. Despite the CDC's assessment of low public health risk, Birx advocates for more rigorous testing, especially among dairy workers exposed to infected cows.

via The Hill|
#bird-flu#cdc#covid-19
health1 year ago

Dr. Birx Reveals Suppression of COVID Lab Leak Theory

Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, admitted there was an effort to suppress the COVID-19 lab leak theory, which was initially suggested by former CDC Director Bob Redfield. Dr. Anthony Fauci denied suppressing the theory during a recent hearing, emphasizing the importance of vaccine mandates and the need for global regulations to prevent lab leaks.

via Fox News|
#anthony-fauci#cdc#covid-19
health-politics2 years ago

"COVID Response Failures: The Critical Mistake of Underestimating Reinfections"

Former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Deborah Birx criticizes the CDC's handling of COVID-19, citing delays in testing, recognizing asymptomatic spread, and understanding the virus's airborne transmission. She emphasizes the need to better understand COVID reinfections and long COVID, warning against underestimating the virus's potential harm. Despite decreased COVID numbers, the virus continues to cause serious illness and death, with over 72,000 deaths and nearly 35,000 hospitalizations in the U.S. in 2023.

via The Messenger|
#cdc#covid-19#deborah-birx