Jake Scott, MD
@jakescottmd.bsky.social
Infection diseases doctor | Stanford Clinical Associate Professor
Focused on vaccines, data transparency, and antimicrobial stewardship.
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Focused on vaccines, data transparency, and antimicrobial stewardship.
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Jake Scott, MD
@jakescottmd.bsky.social
· Oct 30
Updated Evidence for Covid-19, RSV, and Influenza Vaccines for 2025–2026 | NEJM
Changes in the vaccine advisory process in the United States have disrupted immunization
guidance, which reinforces the need for independent evidence review to inform decisions
regarding immunizati...
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NEW @nejm.org: We synthesized 511 recent studies on Covid-19, RSV & flu vaccines for 2025-26. With federal advisory processes disrupted, clinicians & the public need rigorous, independent evidence synthesis.
Here's what we found: 🧵
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Here's what we found: 🧵
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Jake Scott, MD
The CDC reduced the number of vaccines recommended for all children. Parents will likely be able to get their kids vaccinated following the old schedule if they’d like to, but doctors worry the changes could reduce future vaccine access.
What CDC vaccine schedule changes mean for vaccine access
The CDC reduced the number of vaccines recommended for all children. Parents will likely be able to get their kids vaccinated following the old schedule if they’d like to, but doctors worry the…
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January 20, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The CDC reduced the number of vaccines recommended for all children. Parents will likely be able to get their kids vaccinated following the old schedule if they’d like to, but doctors worry the changes could reduce future vaccine access.
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Vaccine myths that won’t die and how to counter them part 2: vaccines don't cause autism, SIDS, etc', VAERS does not show causation, the flu shot will not cause influenza, and mRNA vaccines do not cause cancer, explains @jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
CIDRAP Op-ed: Vaccine myths that won’t die and how to counter them—part 2
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January 18, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Vaccine myths that won’t die and how to counter them part 2: vaccines don't cause autism, SIDS, etc', VAERS does not show causation, the flu shot will not cause influenza, and mRNA vaccines do not cause cancer, explains @jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
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"...shared clinical decision-making is usually reserved for complicated medical calls ...These vaccines, ...have clear evidence of benefit for all children," explains @jakescottmd.bsky.social to @robsteinnews.bsky.social on @npr.org.
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Critics say 'talk to your doc' requirement for some vaccines causes confusion
A recent change puts some long-recommended childhood vaccines in a new category called "shared clinical decision-making." The ramifications of this seemingly wonky change could be far-reaching.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:55 AM
"...shared clinical decision-making is usually reserved for complicated medical calls ...These vaccines, ...have clear evidence of benefit for all children," explains @jakescottmd.bsky.social to @robsteinnews.bsky.social on @npr.org.
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Reposted by Jake Scott, MD
Vaccine myths that won't die and how to counter them: with @cidrap.bsky.social's help, @jakescottmd.bsky.social takes on myths about vaccines testing, vaccinated v. unvaccinated kids, vaccine ingredients, and the number of vaccines on the schedule. www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
CIDRAP Op-Ed: Vaccine myths that won't die and how to counter them—part 1
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January 17, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Vaccine myths that won't die and how to counter them: with @cidrap.bsky.social's help, @jakescottmd.bsky.social takes on myths about vaccines testing, vaccinated v. unvaccinated kids, vaccine ingredients, and the number of vaccines on the schedule. www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
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CIDRAP Op-ed: Vaccine myths that won’t die and how to counter them—part 2
by Jake Scott, MD @jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social
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by Jake Scott, MD @jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social
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January 16, 2026 at 8:48 PM
CIDRAP Op-ed: Vaccine myths that won’t die and how to counter them—part 2
by Jake Scott, MD @jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social
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by Jake Scott, MD @jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social
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CIDRAP Op-Ed: Vaccine myths that won't die and how to counter them—part 1
by Jake Scott, MD @jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social
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by Jake Scott, MD @jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social
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January 16, 2026 at 8:37 PM
CIDRAP Op-Ed: Vaccine myths that won't die and how to counter them—part 1
by Jake Scott, MD @jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social
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by Jake Scott, MD @jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social
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New from @cidrap.bsky.social: Part 2 of my series on persistent vaccine myths.
This one covers vaccines and autism, VAERS misuse, "the flu shot gave me the flu," and mRNA/turbo cancer claims.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
This one covers vaccines and autism, VAERS misuse, "the flu shot gave me the flu," and mRNA/turbo cancer claims.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
CIDRAP Op-ed: Vaccine myths that won’t die and how to counter them—part 2
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January 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM
New from @cidrap.bsky.social: Part 2 of my series on persistent vaccine myths.
This one covers vaccines and autism, VAERS misuse, "the flu shot gave me the flu," and mRNA/turbo cancer claims.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
This one covers vaccines and autism, VAERS misuse, "the flu shot gave me the flu," and mRNA/turbo cancer claims.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
Reposted by Jake Scott, MD
CIDRAP Op-ed: Vaccine myths that won’t die and how to counter them—part 2
by @jakescottMD
Today's myths include "Vaccines cause autism," "VAERS proves vaccines kill people," "Natural immunity is better," and "mRNA vaccines cause turbo cancers."
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by @jakescottMD
Today's myths include "Vaccines cause autism," "VAERS proves vaccines kill people," "Natural immunity is better," and "mRNA vaccines cause turbo cancers."
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
January 16, 2026 at 5:13 PM
CIDRAP Op-ed: Vaccine myths that won’t die and how to counter them—part 2
by @jakescottMD
Today's myths include "Vaccines cause autism," "VAERS proves vaccines kill people," "Natural immunity is better," and "mRNA vaccines cause turbo cancers."
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
by @jakescottMD
Today's myths include "Vaccines cause autism," "VAERS proves vaccines kill people," "Natural immunity is better," and "mRNA vaccines cause turbo cancers."
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
The Guinea-Bissau hep B trial is the clearest example yet of policy-based evidence-making. Design a study that can’t detect benefit (42-day mortality for a disease that kills at 40), skip maternal screening in a 19% prevalence setting, then declare “no effect found”Great work @lizszabo.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 11:39 PM
The Guinea-Bissau hep B trial is the clearest example yet of policy-based evidence-making. Design a study that can’t detect benefit (42-day mortality for a disease that kills at 40), skip maternal screening in a 19% prevalence setting, then declare “no effect found”Great work @lizszabo.bsky.social
I wrote a two-part series for @cidrap.bsky.social examining the most persistent vaccine myths and what the evidence actually shows.
Part 1 is up now:
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
Part 1 is up now:
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
CIDRAP Op-ed: Vaccine myths that won't die and how to counter them—part 1
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January 15, 2026 at 6:40 PM
I wrote a two-part series for @cidrap.bsky.social examining the most persistent vaccine myths and what the evidence actually shows.
Part 1 is up now:
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
Part 1 is up now:
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
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CIDRAP Op-ed: Vaccine myths that won't die and how to counter them—part 1
@jakescottMD
Today's myths: "Vaccines were never properly tested," "Vaccinated and unvaccinated kids haven’t been compared," "The ingredients are toxic," and "Too many, too soon."
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Today's myths: "Vaccines were never properly tested," "Vaccinated and unvaccinated kids haven’t been compared," "The ingredients are toxic," and "Too many, too soon."
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January 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
CIDRAP Op-ed: Vaccine myths that won't die and how to counter them—part 1
@jakescottMD
Today's myths: "Vaccines were never properly tested," "Vaccinated and unvaccinated kids haven’t been compared," "The ingredients are toxic," and "Too many, too soon."
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
@jakescottMD
Today's myths: "Vaccines were never properly tested," "Vaccinated and unvaccinated kids haven’t been compared," "The ingredients are toxic," and "Too many, too soon."
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Reposted by Jake Scott, MD
The U.S. childhood vaccine schedule is not a list doctors randomly decided on. It evolved over decades in response to deadly outbreaks, hard lessons and rigorous research.
Rolling it back, says @jakescottMD.bsky.social, risks relearning those lessons the hard way.
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#VaccinesWork 🩺🧪
Rolling it back, says @jakescottMD.bsky.social, risks relearning those lessons the hard way.
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#VaccinesWork 🩺🧪
RFK Jr. guts the US childhood vaccine schedule despite its decades-long safety record
In an unprecedented move, health officials cut the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children from 17 to 11.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:22 AM
The U.S. childhood vaccine schedule is not a list doctors randomly decided on. It evolved over decades in response to deadly outbreaks, hard lessons and rigorous research.
Rolling it back, says @jakescottMD.bsky.social, risks relearning those lessons the hard way.
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#VaccinesWork 🩺🧪
Rolling it back, says @jakescottMD.bsky.social, risks relearning those lessons the hard way.
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#VaccinesWork 🩺🧪
Excellent piece from @reportergoodman.bsky.social @cnn.com on what the science actually shows about flu vaccines. Honored to contribute alongside colleagues doing critical work on this topic.
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Wondering if you should get a flu shot? Here’s what science says | CNN
Flu is making people miserable from coast to coast, thanks in large part to a new strain called subclade K.
www.cnn.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Excellent piece from @reportergoodman.bsky.social @cnn.com on what the science actually shows about flu vaccines. Honored to contribute alongside colleagues doing critical work on this topic.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/07/h...
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When political appointees rewrote U.S. vaccination policy, they removed meningococcal vaccine from the list of those recommended for all kids. It protects against a rare but devastating illness with a high fatality rate. @jakescottmd.bsky.social's take is worth the read. substack.com/inbox/post/1...
The Meningococcal Vaccine Just Got Downgraded. Here's What That Means.
A rare but devastating disease just lost a layer of protection.
substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:27 PM
When political appointees rewrote U.S. vaccination policy, they removed meningococcal vaccine from the list of those recommended for all kids. It protects against a rare but devastating illness with a high fatality rate. @jakescottmd.bsky.social's take is worth the read. substack.com/inbox/post/1...
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Jake Scott, MD: The Meningococcal Vaccine Just Got Downgraded. Here's What That Means.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Jake Scott, MD: The Meningococcal Vaccine Just Got Downgraded. Here's What That Means.
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Did slashing multiple vaccines from the childhood vaccine schedule bring the US in line with other countries? In a word, no.
The US now recommends all kids be protected against fewer diseases than South Korea, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan & many more. www.statnews.com/2026/01/09/c...
The US now recommends all kids be protected against fewer diseases than South Korea, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan & many more. www.statnews.com/2026/01/09/c...
When it comes to vaccine schedules, the U.S. is now the outlier
A STAT analysis of vaccine recommendations in 38 countries suggests the U.S. is now an outlier.
www.statnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Did slashing multiple vaccines from the childhood vaccine schedule bring the US in line with other countries? In a word, no.
The US now recommends all kids be protected against fewer diseases than South Korea, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan & many more. www.statnews.com/2026/01/09/c...
The US now recommends all kids be protected against fewer diseases than South Korea, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan & many more. www.statnews.com/2026/01/09/c...
Great explainer by @thisisaimeec.bsky.social in
@sciencenews.bsky.social
www.sciencenews.org/article/vacc...
@sciencenews.bsky.social
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What science says about the Trump administration’s new vaccine schedule
The federal move to no longer recommend certain vaccines for all U.S. children is not supported by new evidence and could undermine health gains.
www.sciencenews.org
January 9, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Great explainer by @thisisaimeec.bsky.social in
@sciencenews.bsky.social
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@sciencenews.bsky.social
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"On Monday, the Trump administration carried out the most significant weakening of federal vaccine guidance in modern public health history"
@doritreiss.bsky.social and I were interviewed here - #MedSky + #PedSky. And @jakescottmd.bsky.social is quoted.
thedispatch.com/article/rfk-...
@doritreiss.bsky.social and I were interviewed here - #MedSky + #PedSky. And @jakescottmd.bsky.social is quoted.
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RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Schedule Endgame
How the health secretary finally abandoned pretexts in reducing the number of shots U.S. children receive.
thedispatch.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM
"On Monday, the Trump administration carried out the most significant weakening of federal vaccine guidance in modern public health history"
@doritreiss.bsky.social and I were interviewed here - #MedSky + #PedSky. And @jakescottmd.bsky.social is quoted.
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@doritreiss.bsky.social and I were interviewed here - #MedSky + #PedSky. And @jakescottmd.bsky.social is quoted.
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Zero surprise. RFK Jr et al = hypocrisy machine.
Promise: transparency, good science, & NO conflicts.
Reality: LESS transparency, NO science, & MORE conflicts.
Panel behind new dietary guidelines had financial ties to beef, dairy industries www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/n... @statnews
Promise: transparency, good science, & NO conflicts.
Reality: LESS transparency, NO science, & MORE conflicts.
Panel behind new dietary guidelines had financial ties to beef, dairy industries www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/n... @statnews
Panel behind new dietary guidelines had financial ties to beef, dairy industries
The industry connections of an advisory panel for the new dietary guidelines are notable, especially in light of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s criticism of corporate influence.
www.statnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Zero surprise. RFK Jr et al = hypocrisy machine.
Promise: transparency, good science, & NO conflicts.
Reality: LESS transparency, NO science, & MORE conflicts.
Panel behind new dietary guidelines had financial ties to beef, dairy industries www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/n... @statnews
Promise: transparency, good science, & NO conflicts.
Reality: LESS transparency, NO science, & MORE conflicts.
Panel behind new dietary guidelines had financial ties to beef, dairy industries www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/n... @statnews
Reposted by Jake Scott, MD
Quiet dismantling: How ‘shared decision-making’ harms kids: it is valid when there is a genuine question re benefits v. risks, and individual factors matter. Here, it's used when benefits outweigh risks, to cast doubt. @jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
CIDRAP Op-Ed: Quiet dismantling: How ‘shared decision-making’ weakens vaccine policy and harms kids
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January 7, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Quiet dismantling: How ‘shared decision-making’ harms kids: it is valid when there is a genuine question re benefits v. risks, and individual factors matter. Here, it's used when benefits outweigh risks, to cast doubt. @jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
Reposted by Jake Scott, MD
Trump told health officials to align the U.S. vaccination schedule with "peer" countries. They did the opposite.
Other high-income countries are “moving towards more protection,” and we were the leaders, @jakescottmd.bsky.social told me. Now we're lagging behind.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Other high-income countries are “moving towards more protection,” and we were the leaders, @jakescottmd.bsky.social told me. Now we're lagging behind.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Astounding’ vaccine change puts US behind peer countries, experts warn
Scientists predict increased disease outbreaks after Trump officials no longer recommend third of childhood vaccines
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Trump told health officials to align the U.S. vaccination schedule with "peer" countries. They did the opposite.
Other high-income countries are “moving towards more protection,” and we were the leaders, @jakescottmd.bsky.social told me. Now we're lagging behind.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Other high-income countries are “moving towards more protection,” and we were the leaders, @jakescottmd.bsky.social told me. Now we're lagging behind.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Career CDC scientists were blindsided by Monday's vaccine schedule changes. No consultation with experts. A 31-page presentation showing the US isn't an outlier was ignored.
@lenasun.bsky.social, @laurenweberhp.bsky.social, & @paigecunningham.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
@lenasun.bsky.social, @laurenweberhp.bsky.social, & @paigecunningham.bsky.social
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CDC staff ‘blindsided’ as child vaccine schedule unilaterally overhauled
The Trump administration took unprecedented steps to recommend fewer vaccines for children without extensive consultations with career scientists.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Career CDC scientists were blindsided by Monday's vaccine schedule changes. No consultation with experts. A 31-page presentation showing the US isn't an outlier was ignored.
@lenasun.bsky.social, @laurenweberhp.bsky.social, & @paigecunningham.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
@lenasun.bsky.social, @laurenweberhp.bsky.social, & @paigecunningham.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
The recommendations aren’t “really about aligning with peer nations. It’s about finding a justification for this predetermined conclusion. They want to do away with vaccines.”
Thanks for the great reporting, @melodyschreiber.com, as always.
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Thanks for the great reporting, @melodyschreiber.com, as always.
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Astounding’ vaccine change puts US behind peer countries, experts warn
Scientists predict increased disease outbreaks after Trump officials no longer recommend third of childhood vaccines
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:11 PM
The recommendations aren’t “really about aligning with peer nations. It’s about finding a justification for this predetermined conclusion. They want to do away with vaccines.”
Thanks for the great reporting, @melodyschreiber.com, as always.
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Thanks for the great reporting, @melodyschreiber.com, as always.
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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"High profile physicians should be using their positions of power to resist Trump and RFK Jr’s damaging policies, not collaborating with them, say @gavinyamey.bsky.social and Jonathan Shaffer."
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Trump and RFK Jr are dismantling public health—aided and abetted by powerful doctors
High profile physicians should be using their positions of power to resist Trump and RFK Jr’s damaging policies, not collaborating with them, say Gavin Yamey and Jonathan Shaffer
President Donald Tr...
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January 7, 2026 at 3:51 AM
"High profile physicians should be using their positions of power to resist Trump and RFK Jr’s damaging policies, not collaborating with them, say @gavinyamey.bsky.social and Jonathan Shaffer."
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
The administration can claim it has not eliminated childhood vaccine recommendations while functionally undermining them.
My latest in @cidrap.bsky.social
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My latest in @cidrap.bsky.social
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CIDRAP Op-Ed: Quiet dismantling: How ‘shared decision-making’ weakens vaccine policy and harms kids
www.cidrap.umn.edu
January 7, 2026 at 12:26 AM
The administration can claim it has not eliminated childhood vaccine recommendations while functionally undermining them.
My latest in @cidrap.bsky.social
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My latest in @cidrap.bsky.social
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