Christina Johns, MD, MEd
@drcjohns.bsky.social
Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Friend of all dogs. Stands up for science.
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
During the peak of the omicron wave, about 1,000 kids were being hospitalized daily.
That’s when Prasad wrote this.
He said it was “reckless” to prevent covid in kids.
More…
That’s when Prasad wrote this.
He said it was “reckless” to prevent covid in kids.
More…
May 21, 2025 at 12:50 AM
During the peak of the omicron wave, about 1,000 kids were being hospitalized daily.
That’s when Prasad wrote this.
He said it was “reckless” to prevent covid in kids.
More…
That’s when Prasad wrote this.
He said it was “reckless” to prevent covid in kids.
More…
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
“However, it has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies,” Marks wrote.
That’s how you write a fucking resignation letter.
That’s how you write a fucking resignation letter.
Breaking: RFK Jr. has forced out PETER MARKS, the nation’s top vaccine regulator.
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
RFK Jr. forces out Peter Marks, FDA’s top vaccine scientist
Marks, an architect of Operation Warp Speed, warned that a recent measles outbreak shows how confidence in science and public health is being “undermined.”
www.washingtonpost.com
March 29, 2025 at 3:31 AM
“However, it has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies,” Marks wrote.
That’s how you write a fucking resignation letter.
That’s how you write a fucking resignation letter.
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
Going to post a primer on vaccine preventable diseases daily. Just because they are all coming back and we need to recognize them. #vaccineswork #MedSky #PedSky
February 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Going to post a primer on vaccine preventable diseases daily. Just because they are all coming back and we need to recognize them. #vaccineswork #MedSky #PedSky
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
This is not a good combination of trending topics 😬
February 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
This is not a good combination of trending topics 😬
Relevant now more than ever - happy ❤️ day
#valentinesday
#valentinesday
February 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Relevant now more than ever - happy ❤️ day
#valentinesday
#valentinesday
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
“Vulnerable”, “discounted” and “used as pawns”,……. always.
Pediatricians telling it like it is. 😞
Pediatricians telling it like it is. 😞
RFK’s confirmation vote is coming up
Children are so vulnerable and are so often either discounted or used as pawns in the political game by adults
Make no mistake: this confirmation will hurt children. Will make them sicker, more open to preventable disease and even death
#PedsICU
Children are so vulnerable and are so often either discounted or used as pawns in the political game by adults
Make no mistake: this confirmation will hurt children. Will make them sicker, more open to preventable disease and even death
#PedsICU
February 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“Vulnerable”, “discounted” and “used as pawns”,……. always.
Pediatricians telling it like it is. 😞
Pediatricians telling it like it is. 😞
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
Good news! The CDC Fluview map is still active and getting updated (there were concerns it might have gotten purged).
Bad news! Flu is everywhere.
Bad news! Flu is everywhere.
January 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Good news! The CDC Fluview map is still active and getting updated (there were concerns it might have gotten purged).
Bad news! Flu is everywhere.
Bad news! Flu is everywhere.
The Spelman College Glee Club knocked it out of the park 🌟
January 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The Spelman College Glee Club knocked it out of the park 🌟
Just learned that a physician colleague made their office wifi password “vaccinessave” that everyone has to type in.
Now that is some good programming right there!
Now that is some good programming right there!
January 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Just learned that a physician colleague made their office wifi password “vaccinessave” that everyone has to type in.
Now that is some good programming right there!
Now that is some good programming right there!
Influenza has officially entered the chat this year in #pediatrics & the miserable-feeling sick kids w/high fevers are rolling in.
CDC reports ⬇️ numbers of children vaccinated this year (~37%) vs last year (~44%).
Children died from flu last year.
It’s not too late to protect your kids.
#pedsky
CDC reports ⬇️ numbers of children vaccinated this year (~37%) vs last year (~44%).
Children died from flu last year.
It’s not too late to protect your kids.
#pedsky
December 13, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Influenza has officially entered the chat this year in #pediatrics & the miserable-feeling sick kids w/high fevers are rolling in.
CDC reports ⬇️ numbers of children vaccinated this year (~37%) vs last year (~44%).
Children died from flu last year.
It’s not too late to protect your kids.
#pedsky
CDC reports ⬇️ numbers of children vaccinated this year (~37%) vs last year (~44%).
Children died from flu last year.
It’s not too late to protect your kids.
#pedsky
"The louder that we can be about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines the better”
-me, on Fox5 DC yesterday
Let’s continue to flood both broadcast and digital with legitimate science about vaccines and drown out as much online misinformation as possible.
-me, on Fox5 DC yesterday
Let’s continue to flood both broadcast and digital with legitimate science about vaccines and drown out as much online misinformation as possible.
Most Americans are not getting vaccinated this year, CDC says
Alarming data from the CDC suggests that most people, especially children, are not getting vaccinated against the Flu, Covid-19, and RSV.
www.fox5dc.com
December 6, 2024 at 9:06 PM
"The louder that we can be about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines the better”
-me, on Fox5 DC yesterday
Let’s continue to flood both broadcast and digital with legitimate science about vaccines and drown out as much online misinformation as possible.
-me, on Fox5 DC yesterday
Let’s continue to flood both broadcast and digital with legitimate science about vaccines and drown out as much online misinformation as possible.
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...
projects.propublica.org
March 22, 2024 at 1:25 PM
I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
The idea that I should alter my practice based on an arbitrary decision by an insurance company is an insult to my education, training, and expertise.
December 5, 2024 at 12:47 AM
The idea that I should alter my practice based on an arbitrary decision by an insurance company is an insult to my education, training, and expertise.
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
November 29, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
Sick/acute/urgent/emergency care.
The weekend before a holiday week.
Happy “nip it in the bud” season to all those who celebrate —.
#emergisky #urgisky #pedsky
The weekend before a holiday week.
Happy “nip it in the bud” season to all those who celebrate —.
#emergisky #urgisky #pedsky
November 23, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Sick/acute/urgent/emergency care.
The weekend before a holiday week.
Happy “nip it in the bud” season to all those who celebrate —.
#emergisky #urgisky #pedsky
The weekend before a holiday week.
Happy “nip it in the bud” season to all those who celebrate —.
#emergisky #urgisky #pedsky
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
Warning to all: Dr. Peter Hotez is not on BSKY. This is a fake.
(Repeating Dr. Hotez’ warning on Twitter).
(Repeating Dr. Hotez’ warning on Twitter).
November 23, 2024 at 1:46 AM
Warning to all: Dr. Peter Hotez is not on BSKY. This is a fake.
(Repeating Dr. Hotez’ warning on Twitter).
(Repeating Dr. Hotez’ warning on Twitter).
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
Rejection isn’t a reflection of your value.
November 22, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Rejection isn’t a reflection of your value.
If you need a quick pick me up I strongly suggest working “bomb cyclone” into non-weather conversation a few times today.
Not a bad Rx as it turns out-
Not a bad Rx as it turns out-
November 21, 2024 at 1:18 PM
If you need a quick pick me up I strongly suggest working “bomb cyclone” into non-weather conversation a few times today.
Not a bad Rx as it turns out-
Not a bad Rx as it turns out-
Fear of snakes? Definitely.
Fear of heights? Sometimes.
But didn’t think fear of next Cabinet pick would ever be on my list of phobias.
Fear of heights? Sometimes.
But didn’t think fear of next Cabinet pick would ever be on my list of phobias.
November 20, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Fear of snakes? Definitely.
Fear of heights? Sometimes.
But didn’t think fear of next Cabinet pick would ever be on my list of phobias.
Fear of heights? Sometimes.
But didn’t think fear of next Cabinet pick would ever be on my list of phobias.
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
Everything that is happening with the new Trump administration is to scare you.
To make you want to put your head under the covers and never surface.
Do not.
You are needed.
Because they are going to face a resistance they were not prepared for.
No more playing around. 🖖
To make you want to put your head under the covers and never surface.
Do not.
You are needed.
Because they are going to face a resistance they were not prepared for.
No more playing around. 🖖
November 19, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Everything that is happening with the new Trump administration is to scare you.
To make you want to put your head under the covers and never surface.
Do not.
You are needed.
Because they are going to face a resistance they were not prepared for.
No more playing around. 🖖
To make you want to put your head under the covers and never surface.
Do not.
You are needed.
Because they are going to face a resistance they were not prepared for.
No more playing around. 🖖
Reposted by Christina Johns, MD, MEd
With Dr. Mehmet Oz pegged to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, it's a good time to remind people that he once said this 👇
As a medical historian, I can say that this is quite literally medieval.
As a medical historian, I can say that this is quite literally medieval.
![A tweet from Dr. Oz in which he claims that a person's astrological sign can reveal "a great deal about [their] health."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:batsswaxvws26rr3gf7wvm7k/bafkreidwpiwxvwgaim26xq3clfpq3s3hffuxx4lcg3vp7tf7l25w52yqiu@jpeg)
November 19, 2024 at 10:49 PM
With Dr. Mehmet Oz pegged to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, it's a good time to remind people that he once said this 👇
As a medical historian, I can say that this is quite literally medieval.
As a medical historian, I can say that this is quite literally medieval.