Demetre Daskalakis
drdemetre.bsky.social
Demetre Daskalakis
@drdemetre.bsky.social
Thanks @callen-lorde.org for the honor of receiving one of the 2025 community health awards and a fabulous night celebrating OUR community!! Pictured with #icons and #legends #lgbtq #health
November 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Good trouble
❤️ D3
November 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Thank you 😍
We're a little behind on congratulating @drdemetre.bsky.social,
who, along with Rena Patel and Anandi Sheth, were recognized by HIVMA this week during the IDWeek meeting for their outstanding contributions in shaping HIV care, prevention and policy! Well deserved!
HIVMA is proud to honor Dr. Daskalakis with the HIVMA Transformative Leader Award in recognition of his visionary and principled leadership, scientific rigor and unapologetic advocacy, which have indelibly shaped HIV care, prevention and policy. See Daskalakis’ work and award here: bit.ly/47j0JUC
October 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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I’m not ready to give up on MMWR yet either as I know the 1000s of scientists who will publish great and timely work if empowered to do so.

BUT…. Website says current issue Sept 28th- that is not timely. In prior shutdowns the important scientific findings were still continued
Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill on X: "We welcome competition, but MMWR will earn your trust with timely and accurate health information.  https://t.co/OK1ZXNH0xU @CDCgov @CDCMMWR" / X
We welcome competition, but MMWR will earn your trust with timely and accurate health information.  https://t.co/OK1ZXNH0xU @CDCgov @CDCMMWR
x.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Proud to stand with @drdemetre.bsky.social and @dbj63.bsky.social to speak on scientific integrity and the violent attack at CDC fueled by misinformation- Thank you @frontlinepbs.bsky.social for a well-done documentary that covers the impact of recent policies on public health
October 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Thank you for this huge honor from a legendary organization!!! ❤️
We’re proud to honor @drdemetre.bsky.social, lifelong public health champion, at the 25th Annual Community Health Awards! From directing local and federal responses to infectious diseases, to standing up for science at the CDC, his impact is undeniable.

Don’t miss it: callen-lorde.org/cha 💙
October 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Proud to call @drdemetre.bsky.social our alumnus! 🤩
This is what leadership looks like.
#VaccinesSaveLives
#IDWeek2025
#IDSky
October 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
HIVMA Honors Outstanding Achievements in HIV Clinical Education and Research With 2025 Awards www.poz.com/article/hivm...
HIVMA Honors Outstanding Achievements in HIV Clinical Education and Research With 2025 Awards
Demetre Daskalakis, Rena Patel and Anandi Sheth were recognized at this year's IDWeek meeting in Atlanta.
www.poz.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
A standing ovation for me and @drdebhoury.bsky.social during a celebration of C. Everett Koop’s legacy! His moral courage should inspire all of us in #PublicHealth and #Medicine. Speaking truth to power and sticking to the science can change the world!
October 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I have discovered the cause of autism—Gold standard science… watch!

1) RFK Jr distorts science to blame women.

2) Women tired of having him make 💩 up get headaches.

3) some women take Tylenol

4) some women have babies

5) some babies are autistic

6) Therefore RFK Jr. CAUSES AUTISM
October 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Why HHS Is Wrong to Bring Back the Stigmatizing Name Monkeypox
time.com/7321965/mpox-m… @nikkiromanik.bsky.social
https://time.com/7321965/mpox-m…
October 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The measles website at CDC continues to share updated data. 1514 cases reported in 2025. 3 deaths. CDC scientists working hard but have to manage vaccine attacks from @SecKennedy and his minions. This will be the year that ends US’s measles elimination status. Not one word at #UNGA.
https://cdc.gov/measles/data-r…
September 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Fascinating how the highest heights of the White House jumped on condemning the ICE shooting today but still has not said a word about the CDC shooting. Political violence is an emergency that our nation has to face. Silence from our leaders is complicit. #CDC #publichealth
September 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Please join us for a free, virtual National town hall on childhood health and vaccines on Sept 30 6p EDT

Sponsored by the @aft.org and with the great @drdemetre.bsky.social joining us

Please share questions here or register and bring them live! We have your back

sharemylesson.com/webinars/vac...
Cutting through the Noise: Vaccines, Childhood Health and Navigating the School Year
Separating Facts from Misinformation with Experts from the CDC and Beyond As the 2025–26 school year unfolds, families and educators are once again caught in the crossfire of misinformation about chil...
sharemylesson.com
September 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
My ACIP recap: 🧵

1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
September 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Maybe that’s better given the intense bumbling we saw from ACIP members and the secretariat yesterday….
As of 8am CDC's ACIP website does not have the proposed vote language for today's COVID vaccine recommendation posted. How is the public able to engage and provide informed comments? I testified before Senator Cassidy and @sanders.senate.gov on Wednesday- this is not radical transparency.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
ACIP develops recommendations on how to use vaccines to control disease in the United States.
www.cdc.gov
September 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
In June, an ACIP member said that 250 pediatric flu deaths were no big deal. Maybe today we will find out that a handful of hepatitis B related cancers, transplants, and deaths are also not a big deal to them either. Welcome to the new public health. We are aligned to a manifesto, not science.
September 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
NO TRUST IN ACIP!

Well, the absolutely incomprehensible vote at the end of the ACIP meeting has left everyone confused. MMRV resolution passed, so it’s off the schedule for younger children and CMS won’t cover it.
September 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
CDC has released its manifesto… oops I meant mission statement. Seems to be written by people who don’t talk to experts. I wonder what shareholder engagement they did before posting this document? Seems to be written by people who do not know know what CDC actually does? cdc.gov/about/cdc/inde…
https://cdc.gov/about/cdc/inde…
September 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Lots of questions here.

VAERS is a system that generates hypotheses. It is designed to be a very low threshold system for everyone, patients and providers, to submit adverse events for additional review and to generate more study.
September 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Who’s the zealot HHS? Look in the mirror
September 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM