Aunt Gwennie MD

Hi from West Michigan!

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Same. My fan is pointing at nothing, but can’t sleep without it.

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Colorful crayon drawing of children on a black background.

It’s #WorldChildrensDay!

Every child deserves the best chance of a healthy future.

They have a right to:
🩺 Health
🍽️ Nutritious food
🤲🏼 Responsive care
💞 Safe, clean and secure environments
👩🏻‍🏫 Education and early learning
🛡️ Protection from harm

#HealthForAll

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💉💉💉

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Annual morbidity in the 20th century, before and after vaccines:

Measles:
Before: 530,000, After: 47

Mumps:
Before: 160,000, After: 429

Rubella:
Before: 50,000, After: 3

Diphtheria:
Before: 20,000, After: 2

Smallpox:
Before: 30,000, After: 0

Polio:
Before: 16,000, After: 0

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I would love to tell you about the times vaccines prevented me from getting sick, but every time it happens, I don’t notice. I just keep feeling well.

Neither do you.

Public health, when it’s working, is invisible.

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It’s time to become a public health superfan If you’re looking for ways to take action, try getting involved with local and state public health. I wrote for The New Republic today about what Donald Trump’s victory means for public…

If you're feeling helpless and worried about what's to come, here's some practical advice on what you can do to support and strengthen public health in your area. notadoctor.news/2024/11/11/i...

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Introduce yourself as a movie or TV character

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