It’s the 20th European Immunisation Week & this year the slogan is “For every generation, vaccines work”.
It’s particularly apt that I’m taking my teen for her booster on Wednesday.
Have a read & check in with a healthcare professional to make sure you’re protected.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
A little reminder that the EU and WHO #StandWithScience every day. Our public health policies are always based on robust scientific evidence.
This important campaign will run all year 👇
🗓️ Tue 14/04, 11.00 CEST in @sant.europarl.europa.eu
🚩Simplifying & reducing the burden of the rules on medical devices & in vitro diagnostic medical devices - presentation by Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi
🎥Watch live: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/sant-comm...
This #WorldHealthDay, here's a simple reminder: stay curious, and follow evidence-based health information.
Join the global conversation with #StandWithScience. Today's daily dose.
Find out more about the @who.int #StandWithScience campaign: bit.ly/4mdztxL
Today is #WorldHealthDay.
Still catching up with the amaze. amaze. amaze Artemis II footage, and cant help but think of the parallels with this year’s theme.
Stand with science: for health, humanity and public good.
#TogetherForHealth
“Facts Matter,” says Stephen Fry. “Verifiable, testable, provable facts.”
Fact checking is vital in the fight against global misinformation. This #FactCheckingDay, show your support for accurate information. Tell the world why #FactsMatter.
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Thank you for your important work!
It’s International #FactCheckingDay so remember: a healthy dose of caution is always a good idea when it’s about your health.
Check official webpages and guidance before making decisions, and try to speak to a medically trained professional.
And if something feels off, please don’t share it!
What do you know about patients rights regarding cross-border healthcare in Europe?
A topic that’s particularly relevant for rare disease patients and the focus for today’s conference starting now: zoom.us/j/97864056423
With natural disasters, cyber threats, and geopolitical uncertainty all around us, what does it take to be prepared?
I’m participating in a citizens panel of 150 Europeans this weekend to answer this question, & you can also have your say here: citizens.ec.europa.eu/online-debat...
Democracy Shield Update:
On 24 Feb, the European Centre for Democratic Resilience was officially launched at the General Affairs Council.
Commissioner McGrath presented its upcoming priorities, although in still vague terms. Specific projects are supposed to be proposed and led by Member States.
The last day of February marks #RareDiseaseDay & it’s a topic that’s particularly important for me.
Find out why below 👇
jardin-ern.eu/patient-stor...
Social media can connect us, but it can also drain us. Here's how you can take back control of your digital space.
Watch the daily dose.
A wonderful and inspiring evening at the @eurordis.bsky black pearl awards.
Delighted to have walked away with many new connections and stories that will surely help me on my own rare disease journey. 💫
Tonight, we adorn our European institutions with the colours of Ukraine.
Two colours, carrying the spirit of courage.
Two colours, burning with resistance.
Four years into Russia’s full-scale war, these colours are shining brighter than ever
Slava Ukraini.
“Public health officials face the challenge of communicating effectively on [digital and social media] platforms that reward and amplify everything that sound medical guidance is meant to avoid.”
Useful prep in Deborah Cohen’s book for discussions with @ema.europa.eu and @ecdc.europa.eu next week.
Thanks - I have accounts on both, but realised quickly I can only really manage both. Bluesky seems to be where my science community is so have prioritised that (for now) but keeping my ears and eyes open!
I always smile to myself when someone uses one platform to suggest people join another one, but if I understand well you believe Mastodon should be where we’re at?
Love this trend!
Five jobs I’ve had:
- babysitter
- newspaper delivery girl
- waitress/barmaid
- consultant (intern)
- communication advisor
Measles is highly contagious and can lead to life-threatening complications.
Despite mixed messages you might hear, all the scientific evidence underpins their safety and efficacy.
Be like #Hamilton and don’t throw away your shot: you need two doses for the best protection.
#UnitedInProtection
📢Save the date: 2 February, 15.00 CET
🎗️ @sant.europarl.europa.eu will mark #WorldCancerDay through an exchange of views with experts on 🇪🇺 past & future actions the fight against cancer
📃Programme: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
🎥Watch live: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
#WorldCancerDay is only a week away
That means there's still time to book your screening or vaccination and to share why it's so important.
Personally, I will be taking my daughter for her HPV vaccine this evening and spending the day with my doctors following a diagnosis in 2024.
#UnitedByUnique
That’s concerning
I saw something on LinkedIn, but Anna Zeiter (the CEO) doesn’t seem to be here. Christophe Leclercq (of Euractiv fame) also seems to be involved.
Apparently ‘W’ stands for “We,” “Values,” “Verified”
Lots of open questions still.
Early testing at wsocial.eu (but for now, it’s invite only)
Beautiful suicide prevention project - from Ben West - with the aim of reaching people at difficult moments through anonymous letters written by volunteers.
reasonstostay.co.uk
Scientists, governments & companies must communicate better if they want to rebuild trust in science.
Can't argue with this World Economic Forum statement as reported by @politico.eu Morning Health.
Over the next few months, I'll be focusing on ways to create "healthy information environments".
The communication team at @erc.europa.eu are doing a great job at getting the word out about important EU-funded research.
