Elspeth Pearce, MD 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇺🇦🏴☠️
@hawkeyepearcemd.bsky.social
Emergency and Internal Medicine physician, APD, passionate about #MedEd, eliminating bias in med ed, and gamification. Dog mom, fiestaware enthusiast. Views are my own, not those of my employer or medical advice. (She/her)
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Mark your calendars because #HCWvsHunger 2025 starts in just one week…
And if you donated early due to the shutdown keep those receipts because we are going to find a way to count them.
Let’s feed some more people 🍎
hcwvshunger.org
Mark your calendars because #HCWvsHunger 2025 starts in just one week…
And if you donated early due to the shutdown keep those receipts because we are going to find a way to count them.
Let’s feed some more people 🍎
hcwvshunger.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:45 AM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Mark your calendars because #HCWvsHunger 2025 starts in just one week…
And if you donated early due to the shutdown keep those receipts because we are going to find a way to count them.
Let’s feed some more people 🍎
hcwvshunger.org
Mark your calendars because #HCWvsHunger 2025 starts in just one week…
And if you donated early due to the shutdown keep those receipts because we are going to find a way to count them.
Let’s feed some more people 🍎
hcwvshunger.org
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RFK Jr’s CDC posting lies about vaccines and autism on their website isn’t just misinformation, it’s intentionally weaponized eugenicist rhetoric that will kill people.
November 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
RFK Jr’s CDC posting lies about vaccines and autism on their website isn’t just misinformation, it’s intentionally weaponized eugenicist rhetoric that will kill people.
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I haven't had enough time to process this yet but,
I've studied the anti-vax movement for 7 years of my career and I can't believe I'm now at the point where I can't recommend the CDC as a trustworthy source of health information.
This is dangerous, insane, and embarrassing.
I've studied the anti-vax movement for 7 years of my career and I can't believe I'm now at the point where I can't recommend the CDC as a trustworthy source of health information.
This is dangerous, insane, and embarrassing.
November 20, 2025 at 6:10 AM
I haven't had enough time to process this yet but,
I've studied the anti-vax movement for 7 years of my career and I can't believe I'm now at the point where I can't recommend the CDC as a trustworthy source of health information.
This is dangerous, insane, and embarrassing.
I've studied the anti-vax movement for 7 years of my career and I can't believe I'm now at the point where I can't recommend the CDC as a trustworthy source of health information.
This is dangerous, insane, and embarrassing.
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How awful. This is outright health disinformation, lying to the American people. Not only is there massive evidence showing no link between vaccines & autism, there’s not even a plausible mechanism based on what we’ve learned about the genetics of autism, some environmental exposures in pregnancy
HEADS UP: CDC website now officially asserts that vaccines may cause autism.“Studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities.” Also says the “vaccines do not cause autism” header remains b/c of an agreement with Cassidy.
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
How awful. This is outright health disinformation, lying to the American people. Not only is there massive evidence showing no link between vaccines & autism, there’s not even a plausible mechanism based on what we’ve learned about the genetics of autism, some environmental exposures in pregnancy
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The occupation of HHS by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has crossed a line that should be UNACCEPTABLE by any American.
Congress needs to DO THEIR JOB and rid of us of this threat to our health, lives and national security. This is not hyperbole.
This is INTOLERABLE.
Congress needs to DO THEIR JOB and rid of us of this threat to our health, lives and national security. This is not hyperbole.
This is INTOLERABLE.
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The occupation of HHS by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has crossed a line that should be UNACCEPTABLE by any American.
Congress needs to DO THEIR JOB and rid of us of this threat to our health, lives and national security. This is not hyperbole.
This is INTOLERABLE.
Congress needs to DO THEIR JOB and rid of us of this threat to our health, lives and national security. This is not hyperbole.
This is INTOLERABLE.
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VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM, YOU FLAMING SHITBIRDS.
THE LAST TIME HHS, AS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY RFK JR., CONDUCTED A “COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT” OF THE CAUSES OF AUTISM THEY BLAMED TYLENOL AND THEN, BECAUSE IT WAS BULLSHIT, HAD TO WALK IT BACK.
THE LAST TIME HHS, AS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY RFK JR., CONDUCTED A “COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT” OF THE CAUSES OF AUTISM THEY BLAMED TYLENOL AND THEN, BECAUSE IT WAS BULLSHIT, HAD TO WALK IT BACK.
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM, YOU FLAMING SHITBIRDS.
THE LAST TIME HHS, AS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY RFK JR., CONDUCTED A “COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT” OF THE CAUSES OF AUTISM THEY BLAMED TYLENOL AND THEN, BECAUSE IT WAS BULLSHIT, HAD TO WALK IT BACK.
THE LAST TIME HHS, AS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY RFK JR., CONDUCTED A “COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT” OF THE CAUSES OF AUTISM THEY BLAMED TYLENOL AND THEN, BECAUSE IT WAS BULLSHIT, HAD TO WALK IT BACK.
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the sense of incredulity and comic revulsion i get every time i see a cybertruck in the wild has not been reduced by even a single degree in all the time they’ve been on the street
November 17, 2025 at 1:41 AM
the sense of incredulity and comic revulsion i get every time i see a cybertruck in the wild has not been reduced by even a single degree in all the time they’ve been on the street
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Chicago and Portland showing us how it’s DONE!!
October 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Chicago and Portland showing us how it’s DONE!!
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THEY CLOSED PUBLIC POOLS RATHER THAN SWIM WITH BLACK PEOPLE
YOU ARE DEALING WITH THE SAME GROUP OF PEOPLE AS THE FOLKS WHO DID THIS
PLEASE WAKE THE FUCK UP
YOU ARE DEALING WITH THE SAME GROUP OF PEOPLE AS THE FOLKS WHO DID THIS
PLEASE WAKE THE FUCK UP
September 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
THEY CLOSED PUBLIC POOLS RATHER THAN SWIM WITH BLACK PEOPLE
YOU ARE DEALING WITH THE SAME GROUP OF PEOPLE AS THE FOLKS WHO DID THIS
PLEASE WAKE THE FUCK UP
YOU ARE DEALING WITH THE SAME GROUP OF PEOPLE AS THE FOLKS WHO DID THIS
PLEASE WAKE THE FUCK UP
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The Trump administration has removed reproductive rights from its annual human rights report, omitting critical data about abortion, access to contraception, freedom from discrimination & coercion in health care, & maternal health.
This is a CLEAR attempt to sweep human rights abuses under the rug.
This is a CLEAR attempt to sweep human rights abuses under the rug.
August 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The Trump administration has removed reproductive rights from its annual human rights report, omitting critical data about abortion, access to contraception, freedom from discrimination & coercion in health care, & maternal health.
This is a CLEAR attempt to sweep human rights abuses under the rug.
This is a CLEAR attempt to sweep human rights abuses under the rug.
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The Israeli military has opened fire and killed at least 67 more Palestinian civilians seeking aid at a designated aid site. The UN reports that Israel has now murdered at least 800 Palestinians seeking aid since late May.
This is genocide. Every politician—Dem or GOP—silent on this is complicit.
This is genocide. Every politician—Dem or GOP—silent on this is complicit.
July 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The Israeli military has opened fire and killed at least 67 more Palestinian civilians seeking aid at a designated aid site. The UN reports that Israel has now murdered at least 800 Palestinians seeking aid since late May.
This is genocide. Every politician—Dem or GOP—silent on this is complicit.
This is genocide. Every politician—Dem or GOP—silent on this is complicit.
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It is NOT NORMAL for your government to be working around the clock to take away your access to medical care.
It shouldn’t be this hard to access the basic resources we need to survive and care for our families.
It shouldn’t be this hard to access the basic resources we need to survive and care for our families.
July 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
It is NOT NORMAL for your government to be working around the clock to take away your access to medical care.
It shouldn’t be this hard to access the basic resources we need to survive and care for our families.
It shouldn’t be this hard to access the basic resources we need to survive and care for our families.
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A lot of things right now seem terrible, but despite this, there is a glimmer of goodness: strawberries are especially good this season. 🍓
June 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A lot of things right now seem terrible, but despite this, there is a glimmer of goodness: strawberries are especially good this season. 🍓
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We have seen a marked decline in cervical cancer deaths in young women in the past decade.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/human-papill...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/human-papill...
HPV vaccines linked to drop in cervical cancer deaths
From 2013-2015 to 2019-2021, mortality decreased 15% per year.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
June 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We have seen a marked decline in cervical cancer deaths in young women in the past decade.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/human-papill...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/human-papill...
Can someone help me understand the difference between the US bombing Iran without Congress declaring war and the US bombing any other country without Congress declaring war? Like, didn't we just bomb Yemen? Is it just that Iran is likely to strike back?
June 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Can someone help me understand the difference between the US bombing Iran without Congress declaring war and the US bombing any other country without Congress declaring war? Like, didn't we just bomb Yemen? Is it just that Iran is likely to strike back?
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Across the country we’ve seen growing attacks on IVF, so we made a helpful fact sheet compiling all the misguided ways anti-abortion politicians are trying to undermine reproductive freedom. bit.ly/4jXVMVy
IVF Under Attack: Anti-Reproductive Freedom Fertility Doctrines | Center for Reproductive Rights
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the most commonly used method of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in the United States, and has helped millions of
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June 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Across the country we’ve seen growing attacks on IVF, so we made a helpful fact sheet compiling all the misguided ways anti-abortion politicians are trying to undermine reproductive freedom. bit.ly/4jXVMVy
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Fired CDC scientists respond: “Despite recent suggestions to the contrary, the public trust ACIP. 99 of every 100 children have received at least some vaccines by 2 years of age. This does not suggest the population is so distrustful it warrants dismantling the vaccine recommendation process.”
June 17, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Fired CDC scientists respond: “Despite recent suggestions to the contrary, the public trust ACIP. 99 of every 100 children have received at least some vaccines by 2 years of age. This does not suggest the population is so distrustful it warrants dismantling the vaccine recommendation process.”
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"If you think vaccination is a good idea, if you trust that, if you think it’s a good way to protect your children, I think you can share that view."
We agree. Here are some tips on speaking up.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
We agree. Here are some tips on speaking up.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works
Hesitancy about vaccinations is on the rise, but studies show there are specific ways to address people's questions.
www.nature.com
June 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"If you think vaccination is a good idea, if you trust that, if you think it’s a good way to protect your children, I think you can share that view."
We agree. Here are some tips on speaking up.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
We agree. Here are some tips on speaking up.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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DFA Condemns RFK Jr.’s Gutting of Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices
Secretary #Kennedy is unfit to lead HHS and must resign. We urge Congress to take swift action to hold Secretary Kennedy accountable and protect public health. #medsky
doctorsforamerica.org/sr-rfkjr-acip/
Secretary #Kennedy is unfit to lead HHS and must resign. We urge Congress to take swift action to hold Secretary Kennedy accountable and protect public health. #medsky
doctorsforamerica.org/sr-rfkjr-acip/
DFA Condemns RFK Jr.'s Gutting of ACIP
Doctors for America condemns Secretary Kennedy’s removal of all 17 sitting members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP).
doctorsforamerica.org
June 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
DFA Condemns RFK Jr.’s Gutting of Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices
Secretary #Kennedy is unfit to lead HHS and must resign. We urge Congress to take swift action to hold Secretary Kennedy accountable and protect public health. #medsky
doctorsforamerica.org/sr-rfkjr-acip/
Secretary #Kennedy is unfit to lead HHS and must resign. We urge Congress to take swift action to hold Secretary Kennedy accountable and protect public health. #medsky
doctorsforamerica.org/sr-rfkjr-acip/
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🚨 Extremists are trying to repeal the FACE Act, which protects reproductive health care clinics, their employees, and their patients from violence.
We CANNOT let this go unnoticed. Tune in now:
We CANNOT let this go unnoticed. Tune in now:
June 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🚨 Extremists are trying to repeal the FACE Act, which protects reproductive health care clinics, their employees, and their patients from violence.
We CANNOT let this go unnoticed. Tune in now:
We CANNOT let this go unnoticed. Tune in now: