Justin Frederick, DrPH(c), MPH, CPH
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Follow me: @epiprepared.bsky.social | Deputy Health Director in Omaha, NE | Chief of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Emergency Preparedness, and Finance | DrPH
Omaha, NE
Joined May 2014
@Andrea32812 @HealthDouglasCo @DouglasCountyNE @OWHnews @KETV @omaha_scanner @WOWT6News @unmc @Creighton_ID At-home flu tests are convenient but not perfect—false negatives are more common than with lab tests. A negative result doesn’t always mean that you don’t have the flu.
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@PressSec You are all causing mass chaos, costing the American people millions in attempting to figure out what this means for millions of Americans!
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@NoLieWithBTC Regardless of which side you're on, this is devastating for the millions of Americans affected by cancer—kids, parents, grandparents, and spouses alike. It's a heartbreaking and unacceptable decision.
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Influenza poses a significant risk to young children: Ages 0-4 have: 1.87x higher risk than 5-25 3.18x higher risk than 25-49 3.89x higher risk than 50-64 3.08x higher risk than 65+ Get the facts: @HealthDouglasCo @ChildrensNE @unmc @UNMC_Pediatrics @KETV
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Kids aged 0-4 are nearly 2x more likely to get the flu compared to those aged 5-24 (case rates: 614.8 vs. 329.9 per 100k). Protect the little ones—get them vaccinated and stay vigilant this flu season! @HealthDouglasCo @OWHnews @KETV @unmc @UNMCmedpeds @ChildrensNE
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CDC Advisory: Sporadic human infections with avian influenza A(H5N1) detected amid high seasonal flu activity. Clinicians & labs: prioritize rapid subtyping of flu A specimens in hospitalized patients & ramp up efforts to detect non-seasonal flu. @NPHLab
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RT @DSofferMD: Crucial step forward to addressing disparities faced by pregnant individuals, especially those with low-income jobs. Can t…
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Flu season reminder: Nebraska has already reported 3 pediatric deaths due to influenza. Last year, a record 200 children nationwide lost their lives to flu—80% were unvaccinated. @HealthDouglasCo @KETV @WOWT6News @OWHnews @omaha_scanner @unmc @ChildrensNE @CDCgov
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🤒🤧Influenza is skyrocketing in Douglas County! Nearly 400 cases reported last week, with a sharp rise in emergency department visits for flu-like illness. Protect yourself and others. @HealthDouglasCo @omaha_scanner @OWHnews @unmc @KETV @WOWT6News @3NewsNowOmaha
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Respiratory season is in full swing! #flu #PublicHealth @HealthDouglasCo @unmc @MeaningOfCare @OWHnews @KETV @WOWT6News @omaha_scanner
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Ongoing/worsening cough. See your medical provider, it could be pertussis! @KETV @HealthDouglasCo @DouglasCountyNE @omaha_scanner
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2024 was a year of growth, challenges, and achievements at DCHD! From advancing health equity, tackling outbreaks, and celebrating 75 years of public health excellence, we proudly serve our community. Here's to a healthier 2025 together! @HealthDouglasCo @DouglasCountyNE
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Today's #PublicHealth headlines: RSV (Illinois) Pertussis (US & New Zealand) Respiratory illnesses (multiple states) Rabies exposure (New York) Measles (Canada & Morocco) Mystery illness (DRC) Dengue (Hong Kong) Mpox & HIV (Global)
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The Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture has confirmed 2 more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry flocks, bringing the total to 5 cases in 2024. @HealthDouglasCo @UNMC_GCHS @ketv @WOWT6News @OWHnews @omaha_scanner
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