Jeff Duchin
@docjeffd.bsky.social
Retired Health Officer & Chief, Communicable Disease Epidemiology & Immunization Section for Public Health–Seattle & King County, WA.
EIS ‘92
Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, U of Washington.
EIS ‘92
Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, U of Washington.
“ Studies show that heat, air pollution, disease spread and food insecurity linked to climate change are worsening and costing millions of lives around the world each year.”
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Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
“ Studies show that heat, air pollution, disease spread and food insecurity linked to climate change are worsening and costing millions of lives around the world each year.”
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“Washington State Department of Health is working with local, state, Oregon Health Authority and federal public health partners to investigate Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) infections linked to consumption of aged, raw milk cheese.”
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E. coli outbreak linked to Washington raw milk cheese
Washington State Department of Health is working with local, state, Oregon Health Authority and federal public health partners to investigate Shiga
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October 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“Washington State Department of Health is working with local, state, Oregon Health Authority and federal public health partners to investigate Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) infections linked to consumption of aged, raw milk cheese.”
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“Most of the bills…were supported by at least one of four national groups connected to Kennedy: MAHA Action, Stand for Health Freedom, the National Vaccine Information Center and the Weston A. Price Foundation. The groups also opposed dozens of science-driven bills.”
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Anti-science bills hit statehouses, stripping away public health protections built over a century
More than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections – vaccines, milk safety and fluoride – have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“Most of the bills…were supported by at least one of four national groups connected to Kennedy: MAHA Action, Stand for Health Freedom, the National Vaccine Information Center and the Weston A. Price Foundation. The groups also opposed dozens of science-driven bills.”
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“The Measles Exposure Location Tracker shows public places where a person with contagious measles recently was.”
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DOH Launches Measles Exposure Map to Help Keep Washingtonians Safe
For immediate release: October 21, 2025 (25-128) Contact: DOH Communications
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October 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
“The Measles Exposure Location Tracker shows public places where a person with contagious measles recently was.”
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“The prevalence of reported conflicts of interest in the CDC's ACIP and the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee has declined from the early 2000s to historically low levels through 2024, attributed to policy changes and increased scrutiny.”
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Conflicts of Interest in Federal Vaccine Advisory Committees
This study analyzes the prevalence of reported conflicts of interest (COIs) among attendees at 2000-2024 meetings of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization...
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October 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
“The prevalence of reported conflicts of interest in the CDC's ACIP and the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee has declined from the early 2000s to historically low levels through 2024, attributed to policy changes and increased scrutiny.”
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“Heat probably plays the most crucial role in generating these micro- and nanoplastics…”
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Microplastics are everywhere. You can do one simple thing to avoid them.
The biggest sources of microplastics have one thing in common: Heat.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
“Heat probably plays the most crucial role in generating these micro- and nanoplastics…”
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“You’ll be able to get an updated coronavirus shot in every state without a prescription…You should be able walk into your pharmacy just like you have every other season…Most Americans are expected to keep free access to Coronavirus vaccines.”
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CDC recommends coronavirus vaccine with a new caveat. Here’s what to know.
Updated coronavirus vaccines are now recommended after consulting a clinician. In practice, that can mean little difference for a consumer or create complications.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:57 AM
“You’ll be able to get an updated coronavirus shot in every state without a prescription…You should be able walk into your pharmacy just like you have every other season…Most Americans are expected to keep free access to Coronavirus vaccines.”
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“I cannot think of a single benefit of splitting up these vaccines. It was a terrific scientific triumph to be able to put them all together.” [said William Schaffner, an epidemiologist and professor of public policy at Vanderbilt University.]
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October 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
“I cannot think of a single benefit of splitting up these vaccines. It was a terrific scientific triumph to be able to put them all together.” [said William Schaffner, an epidemiologist and professor of public policy at Vanderbilt University.]
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“AAFP’s recommendations are closely aligned with other medical societies to ensure continuity for both patients and physicians…We review the same evidence and share the same goal: supporting physicians in protecting patients through safe, effective vaccination.”
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AAFP Announces Fall Immunization Recommendations, Reaffirming Commitment to Vaccine Safety and Public Health
The AAFP announced the release of our fall immunization recommendations, reinforcing our unwavering commitment to the health of communities across the country. As we navigate fall respiratory virus se...
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September 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
“AAFP’s recommendations are closely aligned with other medical societies to ensure continuity for both patients and physicians…We review the same evidence and share the same goal: supporting physicians in protecting patients through safe, effective vaccination.”
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“…Dr. Marrazzo and Dr. Neuzil “came forward to inform the public about the serious dangers to public health that the country and the world face.”
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Whistle-Blower Complaints Detail Tension Over Vaccines at N.I.H.
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September 6, 2025 at 1:37 AM
“…Dr. Marrazzo and Dr. Neuzil “came forward to inform the public about the serious dangers to public health that the country and the world face.”
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Washington State Department of Health issues a standing order authorizing health care providers (including pharmacists) to administer the most updated versions of COVID-19 vaccines to all persons aged 6 months and older, including pregnant individuals.
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September 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Washington State Department of Health issues a standing order authorizing health care providers (including pharmacists) to administer the most updated versions of COVID-19 vaccines to all persons aged 6 months and older, including pregnant individuals.
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“As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people.”
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Joint statement calling for Secretary Kennedy resignation
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September 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
“As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people.”
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“California, Oregon and Washington announced plans on Wednesday to form a “health alliance” that would coordinate vaccine recommendations for the three states.”
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Snubbing Kennedy, States Announce Plans to Coordinate on Vaccines
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September 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
“California, Oregon and Washington announced plans on Wednesday to form a “health alliance” that would coordinate vaccine recommendations for the three states.”
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“Hundreds of reports have tracked the efficacy of the vaccines since they first debuted in 2021. The shots have saved millions of lives in the United States & elsewhere, dozens of studies have estimated.”
Trump Wants Proof That Covid Vaccines Work. It’s Easy to Find. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/h...
Trump Wants Proof That Covid Vaccines Work. It’s Easy to Find. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/h...
Trump Wants Proof That Covid Vaccines Work. It’s Easy to Find.
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September 3, 2025 at 2:02 AM
“Hundreds of reports have tracked the efficacy of the vaccines since they first debuted in 2021. The shots have saved millions of lives in the United States & elsewhere, dozens of studies have estimated.”
Trump Wants Proof That Covid Vaccines Work. It’s Easy to Find. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/h...
Trump Wants Proof That Covid Vaccines Work. It’s Easy to Find. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/h...
“…Kennedy said nobody should trust him on medical advice, & yet he’s pushing out all the people who we can trust because of their scientific expertise & knowledge…”
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CDC’s Leadership Is in Chaos. Experts React to Crumbling U.S. Public Health Systems
Public health experts warn that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s leadership crisis—sparked by the White House’s efforts to oust CDC director Susan Monarez—could jeopardize national bio...
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September 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
“…Kennedy said nobody should trust him on medical advice, & yet he’s pushing out all the people who we can trust because of their scientific expertise & knowledge…”
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“Leaders in state government can support patients who want vaccines (and their clinicians) by authorizing pharmacists, nurses, and other health care providers to keep administering Covid-19 vaccines without disruption from the FDA label change.”
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How the U.S. health system can clear up confusion surrounding seasonal vaccines
Vaccines must be easy to get, free at the point of care, and clearly recommended, writes former NYC Health Commissioner Dave A. Chokshi.
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August 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“Leaders in state government can support patients who want vaccines (and their clinicians) by authorizing pharmacists, nurses, and other health care providers to keep administering Covid-19 vaccines without disruption from the FDA label change.”
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“Jernigan…said over the last several months he was asked to review & revise long-established findings about vaccine safety data at the behest of Lyn Redwood & David Geier, anti-vaccine activists who promote a debunked link with autism.”
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"Do no harm": Why three CDC officials left over vaccine policy
"We became aware by conversations with work groups that many of them were deciding on what recommendations would be before actually having the data. And for us, that's problematic," a departing official said.
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August 28, 2025 at 11:35 PM
“Jernigan…said over the last several months he was asked to review & revise long-established findings about vaccine safety data at the behest of Lyn Redwood & David Geier, anti-vaccine activists who promote a debunked link with autism.”
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“I am unable to serve in an environment that treats CDC as a tool to generate policies and materials that do not reflect scientific reality and are designed to hurt rather than to improve the public’s health.”
That’s from the resignation of CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social (on X)
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That’s from the resignation of CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social (on X)
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August 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
“I am unable to serve in an environment that treats CDC as a tool to generate policies and materials that do not reflect scientific reality and are designed to hurt rather than to improve the public’s health.”
That’s from the resignation of CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social (on X)
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That’s from the resignation of CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social (on X)
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Opinion | The New American Inequality: The Cooled vs. the Cooked
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August 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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The Vaccine Integrity Project has posted links to trustworthy, evidence-based recommendations on fall vaccines at:
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Who should Americans listen to for guidance on vaccination?
Shifts in vaccine guidance under the Trump administration are leaving many people confused about seasonal shots. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Dr. Jeff Duchin of the Vaccine Integrity Project.
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August 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Vaccine Integrity Project has posted links to trustworthy, evidence-based recommendations on fall vaccines at:
www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-inte...
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“…nobody should be under any illusions as to what it is -
a dangerous pseudoscientific programme of work that supports a corrupt & unscientific wellness industry, seeks to discredit mainstream medicine, & portrays institutions and experts as enemies, not partners.”
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a dangerous pseudoscientific programme of work that supports a corrupt & unscientific wellness industry, seeks to discredit mainstream medicine, & portrays institutions and experts as enemies, not partners.”
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RFK Jr and MAHA: dangerous, emboldened, and escalating
The week beginning Aug 4, 2025 was the most dangerous and tragic week of Robert F
Kennedy Jr's tenure yet: a fatal CDC shooting by a gunman distrustful of COVID-19
vaccines, the cancellation of US$500...
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August 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM
“…nobody should be under any illusions as to what it is -
a dangerous pseudoscientific programme of work that supports a corrupt & unscientific wellness industry, seeks to discredit mainstream medicine, & portrays institutions and experts as enemies, not partners.”
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a dangerous pseudoscientific programme of work that supports a corrupt & unscientific wellness industry, seeks to discredit mainstream medicine, & portrays institutions and experts as enemies, not partners.”
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“People deserve facts, not fear and confusion. The sad but plain truth is that we can no longer rely on the federal government to disseminate accurate, fact-based information.”
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Falsehoods About Covid Vaccines Are Setting Us Back | Jeff D.
“People deserve facts, not fear and confusion. The sad but plain truth is that we can no longer rely on the federal government to disseminate accurate, fact-based information. Each of us will need to ...
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August 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“People deserve facts, not fear and confusion. The sad but plain truth is that we can no longer rely on the federal government to disseminate accurate, fact-based information.”
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“Secretary Kennedy is right that conflict of interest is an important issue, but he is wrong that it is present at substantial levels on (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) vaccine advisory committees…”
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Vaccine panel fired by Kennedy had lowest rate of financial conflicts since 2000, study shows
Conflicts of interest on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee were at historic lows around the time when Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 members in June, new data published in a medical journal on Monday showed.
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August 20, 2025 at 12:35 AM
“Secretary Kennedy is right that conflict of interest is an important issue, but he is wrong that it is present at substantial levels on (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) vaccine advisory committees…”
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“There is no scientific evidence to support the changes HHS [the Department of Health and Human Services] made to COVID recommendations for pregnant women or for children."
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Vaccine Integrity Project presents reassuring data on vaccines for upcoming respiratory virus season
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August 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM
“There is no scientific evidence to support the changes HHS [the Department of Health and Human Services] made to COVID recommendations for pregnant women or for children."
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