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Walter Orenstein

@worenst

Associate Director of the Emory Vaccine Center and Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Global Health at Emory University

 Atlanta, GA
Joined February 2014
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CDC Flu
@CDCFlu4 Dec 2017
A2: Remember, only #flushots are recommended for the 2017-18 season. The nasal spray vaccine is NOT recommended for use this season. cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu… #FightFluChat
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CDC Flu
@CDCFlu4 Dec 2017
A2: It’s not too late, but now is the time to get your family vaccinated! #FightFluChat
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CDC Flu
@CDCFlu4 Dec 2017
This National Influenza Vaccination Week, we’re highlighting the importance of flu vaccination and being a #FluFighter! cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/… #NIVW
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Naveen Thacker@naveenthacker4 Dec 2017
It is high time #children with #TB gets due attention #bettermedicines #betterdignostics #betterfinancing for #research better #vaccines @doctorsoumya @nigeltwitt @G_C_T_A @GlobalTBCaucus
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Flu season is in full effect. Get yourself and your loved ones vaccinated!
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@NFIDVaccines4 Dec 2017
A6: Adults w/chronic conditions are at higher risk of developing serious #flu-related complications. Learn more: nfid.org/flu65 #UnitedAgainstFlu #NIVW
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WHO Polio
@WHO_Polio4 Dec 2017
Take a look at November’s edition of Polio News to get the latest on the fight to #endpolio! bit.ly/NovPolioNews @WHO @UNICEFpolio @EndPolioNow @CDCGlobal @gateshealth
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WHO Polio
@WHO_Polio4 Dec 2017
This week the @WHOAFRO Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Group meets in Jo'Burg to assess progress with interrupting #polio in Lake Chad basin countries AND discuss how to accelerate universal access to immunization in Africa.#EndPolio #RITAG
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#NIAM17 teapaw.org/nphic/status/894986358…
NPHIC (@nphic) profile pictureNPHIC@nphic8 Aug 2017
#publichealth - Focus of 2nd week of Nat'l Immunization Awareness Week (Aug 7-13) is pregnant women. Tools here: nphic.org/niam/item/10463
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DFID
@DFID_UK4 Aug 2017
Over 100,000 people are still living with #Polio in the UK – meet two of them, Sue & David who are campaigning to #EndPolio for good!

UK polio survivors, David & Sue on ending polio around the world

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@DFID_UK4 Aug 2017
With a 99.9% drop in new cases #UKaid leads final global push to make polio history: ht.ly/6qbA30e8RCV #EndPolio

Incredible progress has been made on ending polio.

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With a 99.9% drop in new cases #UKaid leads final global push to make polio history: ht.ly/6qbA30e8RCV #EndPolio
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Excellent new JID supplement on the polio endgame and legacy just published. #EndPolio teapaw.org/TFGH/status/8845081703…
The Task Force (@TFGH) profile pictureThe Task Force@TFGH10 Jul 2017
Best practices in polio eradication may benefit future disease eradication efforts. #TFGH & partners share insights. bit.ly/2tTPQYf
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#OpenAccess: High population immunity reduces poliovirus community transmission | @JulieRGaron @worenst bit.ly/2uWjwS6 #EndPolio
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Call AND email your Senators TODAY with this critical message. #vaccineswork #protectprevention teapaw.org/ShotofPrev/status/8753…
Vaccinate Your Family (@Vaxyourfam) profile pictureVaccinate Your Family@Vaxyourfam15 Jun 2017
Prevention improves health, saves lives & money. Click to tell your members of Congress to #ProtectPrevention: thndr.me/erusdA
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Rotary International
@Rotary12 Jun 2017
⚡️ “$1.2 Billion Pledged to #EndPolio at #Rotary17 Convention” Thanks @gatesfoundation @EU_Commission @CanadaDev +++ teapaw.org/i/moments/874269056563…
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Check out this Meetup with The Atlanta Science Tavern! I'll be speaking on how #VaccinesWork meetu.ps/39XkCg
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STAT
@statnews19 May 2017
2️⃣ As hopes for polio eradication rise, the endgame gets complicated, and a vaccine runs short statnews.com/2017/05/19/poli…
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The @AmerAcadPeds interactive map highlights child vaccination rates across America #VaccinesWork bit.ly/2q3a7Kt
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What does it take to eradicate a disease? Politics and Plagues #VaccinesWork nyti.ms/2rgOjHc via @nytvideo
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