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China ought to abandon ‘zero covid.’ It isn’t working, the Editorial Board writes. wapo.st/3FPfNxm

Las señales de la inminente tormenta ya están aquí. Se espera que tres virus respiratorios incrementen su impacto este otoño e invierno. Este es el momento de prepararnos, así como al sistema de atención médica, explica Leana Wen, M.D.. wapo.st/3Uakztn

Telemedicine has improved health-care access. Let’s keep it that way, Leana Wen, M.D. writes. wapo.st/3NSRKQ8

Telemedicine has emerged as one of the several crucial innovations coming out the coronavirus pandemic. But as the crisis phase of the pandemic comes to an end, these gains could be rolled back, Leana Wen, M.D. writes: wapo.st/3Ei1kJ8

In emergency management, verified gov accounts serve a life saving function. “Verified” fake accounts pushing disinfo will harm lives. Many of us wanted twitter to adopt red check accounts in emergencies so followers would get valid info. That won’t happen. Nicole is a Cat 1.

Do not wait to take Paxlovid if you are eligible, Leana Wen, M.D. writes. wapo.st/3UrrjDt

We are mourning the loss of our colleague, Dr. Dawn Smith. Her visionary work led to the HIV prevention paradigm shift that moved PrEP to the forefront of HIV prevention in the U.S. & globally. In her remembrance, we celebrate her contributions as we mourn such a wonderful life.

Good news. The Covid-19 hospitalization rate for school-aged kids (5-17 years old) has dropped since schools opened. Current rates are ~0.3 per 100,000

Influenza like illness continues to increase across the United States. Flu vaccine uptake has lagged compared to prior seasons. It is time to get your flu vaccine as well as your updated #COVID19 vaccine if you have not yet done so.

The point of taking Paxlovid is to prevent progression to more serious symptoms. Eligible individuals with mild symptoms shouldn’t wait, Leana Wen, M.D. writes. wapo.st/3DYbFIP

Las subvariantes BQ.1 y BQ.1.1 ómicron están aumentando. Esta temporada de gripe ya es grave en comparación con años anteriores y los casos de VRS de este año ya están eclipsando los del invierno pasado. Leana Wen, M.D. nos dice cómo protegernos. wapo.st/3NExn8U

In response to this study, and the ensuing backlash, I hear people on both sides of the mask debate calling for RCTs. Of mask effectiveness and of mask harms. I like high quality research as much as the next girl, but I don’t agree we need RCTs. 🧵 nytimes.com/2022/11/10/hea…

Vaccine maker Moderna announced Monday that its new omicron-targeted booster shot reinforces a key line of immune defense by increasing levels of coronavirus-fighting antibodies that block BA.5. wapo.st/3tuYWbu

We're looking forward to the #HLTH2022 session, The Broken Trust Between Public and Health, starting in about 30 minutes. Anjalee Khemlani will chat with our own Amy Abernethy, Leana Wen, M.D., and Zeke Emanuel. #VerilyAtHLTH

.Anjalee Khemlani leads insightful panel discussion on mistrust & misinformation in #healthcare Dr. Amy Abernethy Leana Wen, M.D. Zeke Emanuel Yahoo Finance #hlth2022

There's a 24-hour delay in streaming the #HLTH22 sessions, so I'm finally now just watching my friend Anjalee Khemlani do a stellar job moderating a panel on The Broken Trust Between Public and Health. w/ Amy Abernethy Zeke Emanuel and Leana Wen, M.D.

Keep an eye on Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. She will be key to Biden’s success, Leana Wen, M.D. writes. wapo.st/3V2tDkd

We are heartbroken to say Michael Gerson, 58, died on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. For the past 15 years, Michael wrote a twice-weekly column for us. 🧵Here are some selections of his work: washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…

Great piece by Leana Wen, M.D. about Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, who is delivering today's Lauren LeRoy Lecture at #GIHFF. "[She] is poised to take a prominent role in many of the Biden administration’s top priorities on reforming the health-care system." 2/ washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…

🧵Working closely with Michael Gerson Washington Post Opinions over the past year and a half was such a huge privilege. In this beautiful tribute, @karentumulty captures some of what made him great. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…