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Wed, 2011-05-11 08:01 — mdmcdonald
The Communication Working Group is focused on communication improving health and human security status in the U.S.

The mission of the Communication working group is to optimize the health, human security, resilience, and sustainability of Americans and their communities of interest globally. 

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COVID vaccinations: Targeted texts help encourage recipients to get their shot--study

Thu, 2024-11-21 11:17 — mike kraft
Targeted texts boost COVID vaccine uptake, 2 trials show The authors establish that text messages sent with an ownership frame, "your [vaccine] is ready for you," were associated with higher vaccine uptake. CIDRAP

Two randomized control trials conducted in the Netherlands show text messages can increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake, especially if they are formulated with a message using ownership words, such as "your vaccine is ready."

 

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Europe
Global
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COVID-19
Boosters
Disease Prevention
Health
Public Attitudes
Public Health
Research
Social behavior
Vaccinations
Communication
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Analysis

U.S. Medical boards almost never discipline doctors who peddle false COVID claims-- research

Wed, 2024-11-13 19:55 — mike kraft

Medical boards almost never discipline doctors who peddle false COVID claims, legal researcher says

Less than 1% of all state medical-board disciplinary actions against physicians in the five most populous US states were for spreading misinformation about topics such as vaccines and therapies during the COVID-19 pandemic, compared with 29% for negligence, according to an analysis from the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Law.

Yet two public health experts argue that, because of First Amendment rights and other factors, that's how it should be. ...

Country / Region Tags: 
United States
General Topic Tags: 
COVID-19
Government
Health
Policy
Politics
Public Health
Communication
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Analysis
Situation Report

How Health Departments Struggle To Track Human Cases of Bird Flu, shown in series of emails

Fri, 2024-10-25 10:24 — mike kraft
Exclusive: Emails Reveal How Health Departments Struggle To Track Human Cases of Bird Flu - KFF Health News Emails show how health officials struggle to track the bird flu, partly in deference to the agricultural industry. As a result, researchers don’t know how often farmworkers are being infected — and could miss alarming signals. kffhnamym KFF Health News

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United States
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Bird Flu
Contagion
Disease Prevention
Government
Health
Medical Personnel
Medical Testing
Public Attitudes
Public Health
Research
Agriculture
Livestock
Poultry
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Problem
Situation Report

Ddata of 100 million stolen in UnitedHealth Change Healthcare breach--new analysis

Fri, 2024-10-25 09:46 — mike kraft
UnitedHealth says data of 100 million stolen in Change Healthcare breach UnitedHealth has confirmed for the first time that over 100 million people had their personal information and healthcare data stolen in the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, marking this as the largest healthcare data breach in recent years. Lawrence Abrams BleepingComputer

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United States
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Government
Health
Communication
Security
Technology
Vulnerability
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Situation Report

Disinformation issue: Canadian PM testifies that Russia helped fund anti-Vax promoters

Mon, 2024-10-21 10:12 — mike kraft
Justin Trudeau Testifies That Russia Funded Tucker Carlson and Jordan Peterson in Support of Their Anti-Vax Covid Claims | Video The Canadian prime minister made the allegations under oath at the nation’s Foreign Interference Commission The post Justin Trudeau Testifies That Russia Funded Tucker Carlson and Jordan Peterson in Support of Their Anti-Vax Covid Claims | Video appeared first on TheWrap. Yahoo News

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Canada
Global
Russia
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COVID-19
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Health
Policy
Politics
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Public Health
Communication
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Jewish officials involved in hurricane rescue efforts subjected to barrage of antisemetic attacks

Wed, 2024-10-09 09:55 — mike kraft
Officials face antisemitic attacks over Hurricane Helene response Report finds Elon Musk’s platform is fueling falsehoods and conspiracy theories that risk undermining rescue efforts — and preparations for Hurricane Milton. The Washington Post
Country / Region Tags: 
United States
General Topic Tags: 
Government
Medical Personnel
Public Attitudes
Public Health
Social behavior
Citizens
Emergency Management
Security
Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?: 
Problem
Situation Report

FEMA chief issues dire warning on hurricane disinformation, sets up fact checking page

Wed, 2024-10-09 09:28 — mike kraft
FEMA chief issues dire warning on hurricane disinformation "I anticipated some of this, but not to the extent that we're seeing this," FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said. Sara Fischer,Andrew Freedman Axios
Country / Region Tags: 
United States
US - South
General Topic Tags: 
Government
Public Attitudes
Public Health
Social behavior
Climate
Communication
Extreme Weather
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North Carolina officials try to dispel Helene rumors as misinformation spreads

Tue, 2024-10-08 09:14 — mike kraft
North Carolina officials working to dispel Helene rumors as misinformation spreads State, local leaders say false information is hurting people. Kelsey Graeter WBTV

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United States
US - South
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Government
Public Attitudes
Public Health
Social behavior
Communication
Disaster Response
Emergency Management
Security
Vulnerability
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Problem
Situation Report

Hurricane aftermath: Supplies rushed to communities isolated by Helene as death toll passes 100

Mon, 2024-09-30 13:04 — mike kraft
Supplies rushed to communities isolated by Helene as death toll passes 100 A crisis is unfolding in western North Carolina as officials pledged to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas that still lack power and cellular service days after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the U.S. AP News
Country / Region Tags: 
United States
US - Gulf Coast
US - South
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Government
Health
Medical Personnel
Public Health
Cities
Citizens
Climate
Collapse
Communication
Community
Cooperation
Disaster Response
Environment
Flood
Housing / Shelter
Infrastructure
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Situation Report

Emphasizing harms of skipping COVID vaccines more effective than promoting benefits --study

Wed, 2024-09-04 09:45 — mike kraft
Study: Highlighting harms of skipping COVID vaccines more effective than promoting benefits In the personal-benefit group, 65.5% said they will likely get vaccinated. CIDRAP

A new study in the Journal of Public Health suggests that it is more effective to emphasize the harms that come from not getting vaccinated rather than emphasizing the benefits of vaccination at the individual or community level.

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China
Global
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COVID-19
Boosters
Disease Prevention
Health
Public Attitudes
Public Health
Research
Social behavior
Vaccinations
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Analysis
Situation Report

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