@cousinea

Professor Emeritus Department of Population and Public Health Sciences Keck School of Medicine of USC. Husband and father, perpetual student and humble teacher

 Los Angeles, California
Joined September 2010
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Michael R. Cousineau retweeted
Dr. Richard Pan 🇺🇸@DrPanMD23 Apr 2022
“#longCOVID symptoms can develop in a person of any age, even after a mild or asymptomatic case of the virus. In short, more #COVID means more long COVID…. Unquestionably, people are suffering; even children are contracting the dreadful condition.” #LongCovidKids #pandemic
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@FortuneMagazine19 Apr 2022
The threat of long COVID means we can’t pull punches on vaccines, tests, and masks bit.ly/3vtDVi5
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Please listen to Rusha Modi's new podcast The Alchemy of Politics. open.spotify.com/episode/7GM…

Ep.5 - COVID-19, Public Policy, and the Future of Public Health with Michael Cousineau PhD

The Tomorrow List with Rusha Modi · Episode

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Eric Topol
@EricTopol19 Feb 2022
Among countries in the world, the United States currently ranks #67 for "fully vaccinated" and #54 for boosters ig.ft.com/coronavirus-vaccin…
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Michael R. Cousineau retweeted
Dr. Richard Pan 🇺🇸@DrPanMD30 Jan 2022
Infection-induced immunity (often misnamed as “natural” immunity) does not appear to protect the unvaccinated from #COVID19 hospitalizations and death unlike immunity from full vaccination. #GetVaccinatedAndBoosted
Ashish K. Jha
@ashishkjha30 Jan 2022
You all know the data demonstrating dramatically higher hospitalization rates for unvaccinated folks But one key point often not discussed? Around 60%-70% of unvaccinated adults have already been previously infected Which tells us a lot about infection-induced immunity Thread
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As Omicron recedes in NYC, the benefit of the vaccines is so incredibly clear. They prevented infections. And reduced hospitalizations A LOT. And drastically lowered the likelihood of dying from Covid. This wave was tough. Without the vaccines, it would’ve been so much worse. – at Manhattan, NY
Dramatic difference in rates of Covid cases between vaccinated and unvaccinated, with much higher levels in unvaccinated.

ALT Dramatic difference in rates of Covid cases between vaccinated and unvaccinated, with much higher levels in unvaccinated.

Dramatic difference in rates of Covid hospitalizations between vaccinated and unvaccinated, with much higher levels in unvaccinated.

ALT Dramatic difference in rates of Covid hospitalizations between vaccinated and unvaccinated, with much higher levels in unvaccinated.

Dramatic difference in rates of Covid deaths between vaccinated and unvaccinated, with much higher levels in unvaccinated.

ALT Dramatic difference in rates of Covid deaths between vaccinated and unvaccinated, with much higher levels in unvaccinated.

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Latest on Moderna booster with omicron, clearly of great benefit. Misinfo from conservative news outlets claim vaccines do nothing vs infection and therefore mandates have no scientific basis. Not true, vaccines do reduce infection as well as disease. nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE…

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Neutralization after mRNA-1273 Booster Vaccination | NEJM

Neutralization of the omicron variant was assessed in serum samples obtained from persons who had received an mRNA-1273 booster. After the standard two-dose vaccine regimen, these titers were appro...

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cancel Spotify. Who needs it? stop buying Starbucks!, its too expensive anyway.
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When I leave a patient room I often say: “I’m going to click on some boxes on the computer, and your nurse will be back to do all of the work” So many are burnt out and leaving us right now. I’m not sure we’ll be able to recover. Tell a nurse how much they’re appreciated.
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Senate Bill 871, by state Sen. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento), would add COVID-19 vaccines to California's list of required inoculations for attending K-12 schools, which can be skipped only if a student receives a rare medical exemption. Important public health message and action.
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Michael R. Cousineau retweeted
Dr. Richard Pan 🇺🇸@DrPanMD24 Jan 2022
Do you have the right to be safe at school? Do people deserve to be safe at work? #VaccinesWork #CommunityImmunity #Ivax2protect #VaccineMandates Anti-vaccination forces gear up for fight over California vaccine legislation @protectustwt #CAleads latimes.com/california/story…

Anti-vaccination forces gear up for fight over California vaccine legislation

Anti-vaccination activists say California’s Democratic lawmakers are helping strengthen their movement nationally by pushing for tougher vaccine requirements.

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hmmm and vaccines don't work?
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CDC
@CDCgov19 Jan 2022
No matter what your reason is for getting a #COVID19 vaccine or booster, you’re playing a key part in ending this pandemic. #WhatsYourWhy? Share your why with your friends and help them find a vaccine or booster today: vaccines.gov

What’s Your Why?

Everyone has a reason for getting vaccinated against COVID-19. What’s yours?

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Michael R. Cousineau retweeted
ITUP@ITUP19 Jan 2022
Act Now! Register for the ITUP 2022 Conference and hear about Universal Coverage, the Medi-Cal Managed Care procurement RFP, and more during this Conference keynote panel. Register here: bit.ly/3kceVqW
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Michael R. Cousineau retweeted
Laurie Garrett
@Laurie_Garrett19 Jan 2022
From the #COVID19 Frontlines: “There is an underlying frustration with people who aren’t getting vaccinated because it’s just so sad.” “But I don’t want to go back. I really don’t. It is a war zone.” theguardian.com/world/2022/j…

‘It’s a war zone’: healthcare workers show signs of stress similar to combat veterans

After nearly two years of caring for Covid patients, many providers are leaving the field amid hospital staffing shortages

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John Roberts asked all three justices to mask up in order to protect Sotomayor who has diabetes, and Gorsuch refused.
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Amidst social and political chaos, its important to take time and celebrate our human existence, My mother in law, Jean, turned 100 years, yesterday. Remarkable beautiful person
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Jon Cooper 🇺🇸
@joncoopertweets4 Jan 2022
Documents show a 3,300% disparity between valuations Trump provided to lenders and to the IRS. Who else thinks Trump should pay HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS in back taxes and fines? ✋
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Michael R. Cousineau retweeted
Karen Bass
@KarenBassLA4 Jan 2022
New year, same mission. #KarenBassForMayor
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This disinformation is as deadly as that of MTG. @TwitterSafety, TAKE THIS DOWN, and ban this guy from the platform. His lies are killing people. VAERS in unverified non-data. If Ron doesn’t know that, @Twitter should.
Senator Ron Johnson
@SenRonJohnson3 Jan 2022
Sadly, we passed two milestones on VAERS. Over 1 million adverse events and over 21,000 deaths. 30% of those deaths occurred on day 0, 1, or 2 following vaccination. When will federal agencies start being transparent with Americans? Why do they continue to ignore early treatment?
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Leana Wen, M.D.
@DrLeanaWen4 Jan 2022
We in public health fought for teachers to be prioritized for vaccines. Vaccines + boosters protect very well against severe illness to omicron. Wearing a high quality mask further protects you. Teachers unions: Please stop the delays. We need all schools to be in-person, now.
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