Becca Peter
@defectivebecca.bsky.social
That vigilante blogger from LuLaRich. My son died from an embryonal brain tumor in 2023.
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Becca Peter
@defectivebecca.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Sharing here what my husband wrote after our son died from brain cancer…
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When you get a vaccine or a medical checkup, we expect the healthcare worker to wash their hands and wear gloves.
We should think the same about wearing masks in medical settings. Viruses can spread pre-symptomatically; masks are another effective infection control measure.
We should think the same about wearing masks in medical settings. Viruses can spread pre-symptomatically; masks are another effective infection control measure.
September 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
When you get a vaccine or a medical checkup, we expect the healthcare worker to wash their hands and wear gloves.
We should think the same about wearing masks in medical settings. Viruses can spread pre-symptomatically; masks are another effective infection control measure.
We should think the same about wearing masks in medical settings. Viruses can spread pre-symptomatically; masks are another effective infection control measure.
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Studies show mostly poor long-COVID protection for Paxlovid
A small protective effect was only seen in older adults.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/s...
Photo: Anthony Quintano/Flickr cc
A small protective effect was only seen in older adults.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/s...
Photo: Anthony Quintano/Flickr cc
September 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Studies show mostly poor long-COVID protection for Paxlovid
A small protective effect was only seen in older adults.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/s...
Photo: Anthony Quintano/Flickr cc
A small protective effect was only seen in older adults.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/s...
Photo: Anthony Quintano/Flickr cc
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You know what actually seems linked to an increase in type 1 diabetes among kids in recent years? A disease they said children didn't need to be vaccinated for.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
July 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
You know what actually seems linked to an increase in type 1 diabetes among kids in recent years? A disease they said children didn't need to be vaccinated for.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Not only did this scammer take $100K in his scam lying to kids, he also destroyed more than $28K of federally-purchased vaccines - taxpayers paid for - when vaccines first became available. It’s not just RFK and it’s not just “skepticism.” Our government is willing to lose money to promote antivaxx.
He sold vaccine cards and injected kids with saline so they thought they were vaccinated. There are no rules anymore
July 13, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Not only did this scammer take $100K in his scam lying to kids, he also destroyed more than $28K of federally-purchased vaccines - taxpayers paid for - when vaccines first became available. It’s not just RFK and it’s not just “skepticism.” Our government is willing to lose money to promote antivaxx.
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In a sample of ~64,000 COVID
survivors and ~1.2M controls, COVID was associated with a higher risk of new-onset pneumonia.
#LongCovid
academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...
survivors and ~1.2M controls, COVID was associated with a higher risk of new-onset pneumonia.
#LongCovid
academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...
SARS-CoV-2 infection increases long-term risk of pneumonia in an urban population: an observational cohort study up to 46 months post-infection
Individuals with prior COVID-19, especially those hospitalized for COVID-19, had a higher long-term risk of new and recurrent pneumonia, with risk further
academic.oup.com
June 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In a sample of ~64,000 COVID
survivors and ~1.2M controls, COVID was associated with a higher risk of new-onset pneumonia.
#LongCovid
academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...
survivors and ~1.2M controls, COVID was associated with a higher risk of new-onset pneumonia.
#LongCovid
academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...
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Six former CDC vaccine chairs are sounding the alarm—and we better listen. The U.S. is on the brink of losing access to life-saving immunizations. When science is attacked and trust is eroded, lives will be lost. This is not a drill. This is a national emergency.
June 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Six former CDC vaccine chairs are sounding the alarm—and we better listen. The U.S. is on the brink of losing access to life-saving immunizations. When science is attacked and trust is eroded, lives will be lost. This is not a drill. This is a national emergency.
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I spent time in Seminole, Texas, after a deadly measles outbreak tore through. I came back with a story about anti-vaccine activists who exploited the crisis, outmatched doctors and public health officials working to contain it — and a community left to bear the cost. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
How measles tore through a remote West Texas city
Anti-vaccine activists seized on a deadly outbreak in Seminole, setting off a battle between fringe doctors and mainstream medicine.
www.nbcnews.com
June 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I spent time in Seminole, Texas, after a deadly measles outbreak tore through. I came back with a story about anti-vaccine activists who exploited the crisis, outmatched doctors and public health officials working to contain it — and a community left to bear the cost. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
I updated my chart comparing pediatric flu and Covid deaths.
Measles killed about 400-500 Americans (of all ages) per year in the years leading up to the vaccine.
Why are some infectious disease deaths mourned and others ignored, dismissed?
Kids aren’t supposed to die.
Measles killed about 400-500 Americans (of all ages) per year in the years leading up to the vaccine.
Why are some infectious disease deaths mourned and others ignored, dismissed?
Kids aren’t supposed to die.
June 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I updated my chart comparing pediatric flu and Covid deaths.
Measles killed about 400-500 Americans (of all ages) per year in the years leading up to the vaccine.
Why are some infectious disease deaths mourned and others ignored, dismissed?
Kids aren’t supposed to die.
Measles killed about 400-500 Americans (of all ages) per year in the years leading up to the vaccine.
Why are some infectious disease deaths mourned and others ignored, dismissed?
Kids aren’t supposed to die.
There is evidence that Covid infections can dysregulate the immune system.
Is repeatedly being infected with Covid causing the measles vaccine to lose effectiveness?
Let's look at the data we have for Americans!
Is repeatedly being infected with Covid causing the measles vaccine to lose effectiveness?
Let's look at the data we have for Americans!
June 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
There is evidence that Covid infections can dysregulate the immune system.
Is repeatedly being infected with Covid causing the measles vaccine to lose effectiveness?
Let's look at the data we have for Americans!
Is repeatedly being infected with Covid causing the measles vaccine to lose effectiveness?
Let's look at the data we have for Americans!
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#WARNING: CPSC is warning consumers to immediately stop using VESLA HOME kitchen faucets, KZH bathroom faucets & CEINOL bathroom faucets, all sold on Amazon.com. The faucets were tested and found to contain lead that can leach into water at levels that can be particularly harmful to young children.
May 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
#WARNING: CPSC is warning consumers to immediately stop using VESLA HOME kitchen faucets, KZH bathroom faucets & CEINOL bathroom faucets, all sold on Amazon.com. The faucets were tested and found to contain lead that can leach into water at levels that can be particularly harmful to young children.
Infectious disease doctors are really out there saying “fuck them kids” with their whole chest.
Hundreds of children are dying in the US every year from infectious diseases such as flu and Covid.
We should be using all tools to reduce these deaths, not shrugging our shoulders and accepting it.
Hundreds of children are dying in the US every year from infectious diseases such as flu and Covid.
We should be using all tools to reduce these deaths, not shrugging our shoulders and accepting it.
May 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Infectious disease doctors are really out there saying “fuck them kids” with their whole chest.
Hundreds of children are dying in the US every year from infectious diseases such as flu and Covid.
We should be using all tools to reduce these deaths, not shrugging our shoulders and accepting it.
Hundreds of children are dying in the US every year from infectious diseases such as flu and Covid.
We should be using all tools to reduce these deaths, not shrugging our shoulders and accepting it.
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Cancer drug Revlimid has its origin in a pill that cost patients $7.50 each.
Decades later, Revlimid costs more than $18,000 for a month’s supply...
Even though it still only costs about 25 cents to manufacture.
New: @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social @propublica.org
Decades later, Revlimid costs more than $18,000 for a month’s supply...
Even though it still only costs about 25 cents to manufacture.
New: @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social @propublica.org
The Price of Remission
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked ...
www.propublica.org
May 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Cancer drug Revlimid has its origin in a pill that cost patients $7.50 each.
Decades later, Revlimid costs more than $18,000 for a month’s supply...
Even though it still only costs about 25 cents to manufacture.
New: @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social @propublica.org
Decades later, Revlimid costs more than $18,000 for a month’s supply...
Even though it still only costs about 25 cents to manufacture.
New: @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social @propublica.org
55yo Canadian woman who received one dose of MMR as a child had a serious case of breakthrough measles that put her in the hospital for four days.
She is a teacher who was likely exposed at school.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
She is a teacher who was likely exposed at school.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
May 8, 2025 at 4:11 AM
55yo Canadian woman who received one dose of MMR as a child had a serious case of breakthrough measles that put her in the hospital for four days.
She is a teacher who was likely exposed at school.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
She is a teacher who was likely exposed at school.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Three years ago today, fresh off his first two brain surgeries.
He did not want anyone to cut his hair, so it just stayed uneven until radiation made it fall out.
He did not want anyone to cut his hair, so it just stayed uneven until radiation made it fall out.
May 8, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Three years ago today, fresh off his first two brain surgeries.
He did not want anyone to cut his hair, so it just stayed uneven until radiation made it fall out.
He did not want anyone to cut his hair, so it just stayed uneven until radiation made it fall out.
Is the drop in influenza vaccination rates the reason that pediatric influenza deaths are increasing?
It is likely a factor, but it’s not the only factor.
Also…
It is likely a factor, but it’s not the only factor.
Also…
May 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Is the drop in influenza vaccination rates the reason that pediatric influenza deaths are increasing?
It is likely a factor, but it’s not the only factor.
Also…
It is likely a factor, but it’s not the only factor.
Also…
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Pediatricians say that childhood vaccines are safe. A heroin-addled nepo baby with a brain worm says they may not be. For busy voters, it can be hard to know who to believe.
May 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Pediatricians say that childhood vaccines are safe. A heroin-addled nepo baby with a brain worm says they may not be. For busy voters, it can be hard to know who to believe.
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There were hundreds more laid off at NIH on Friday, we're told, including at NCI
Sounds like layoffs were to make up for reinstatements elsewhere
HHS told us "savings from these reductions will help redirect resources toward critical programs"
www.cbsnews.com/news/nih-lay...
Sounds like layoffs were to make up for reinstatements elsewhere
HHS told us "savings from these reductions will help redirect resources toward critical programs"
www.cbsnews.com/news/nih-lay...
![After careful review, less than 250 employees across HHS were notified that they are also impacted by the reduction in force announced in March 2025. [...] The savings from these reductions will help redirect resources toward critical programs and strengthen our ability to serve the American people effectively. The goal is clear: reduce waste and maximize the impact of every taxpayer dollar.
The simple fact is that the important work of serving the American people will continue without disruption. Because of the reorganization, HHS will be better positioned to meet the needs of those who count on us most.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:uxvc5nwyutzf5gtu4x7jqyk3/bafkreib37touspdugkbc4abpxmes2gmxvasishsy6tmtywk7vrubiauugy@jpeg)
May 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
There were hundreds more laid off at NIH on Friday, we're told, including at NCI
Sounds like layoffs were to make up for reinstatements elsewhere
HHS told us "savings from these reductions will help redirect resources toward critical programs"
www.cbsnews.com/news/nih-lay...
Sounds like layoffs were to make up for reinstatements elsewhere
HHS told us "savings from these reductions will help redirect resources toward critical programs"
www.cbsnews.com/news/nih-lay...
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How NOT to make a universal vaccine against any pathogen, no less influenza or SARS-CoV-2 @statnews.com by @helenbranswell.bsky.social
www.statnews.com/2025/05/03/n...
www.statnews.com/2025/05/03/n...
Scientists question NIH project’s use of 20th century technology to make a universal flu vaccine
$500 million NIH program to make vaccines against pathogens that can trigger pandemics uses approach pioneered in last century
www.statnews.com
May 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
How NOT to make a universal vaccine against any pathogen, no less influenza or SARS-CoV-2 @statnews.com by @helenbranswell.bsky.social
www.statnews.com/2025/05/03/n...
www.statnews.com/2025/05/03/n...
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The next time you hear RFK Jr talk about how he wants to “make America healthy” and end the chronic illness epidemic … remember that he just chose to cut the entire NIOSH department.
A group of people whose sole purpose is to help prevent sickness, death and disability.
A group of people whose sole purpose is to help prevent sickness, death and disability.
May 4, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The next time you hear RFK Jr talk about how he wants to “make America healthy” and end the chronic illness epidemic … remember that he just chose to cut the entire NIOSH department.
A group of people whose sole purpose is to help prevent sickness, death and disability.
A group of people whose sole purpose is to help prevent sickness, death and disability.
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#medsky #episky 🧪 #pedsky #idsky
Here's why HHS's demand for all new vaccines to be approved by placebo-controlled trials is actually profoundly unethical and jeopardizes all vaccines requiring rapid updates to cover pathogens that evolve quickly
open.substack.com/pub/deplatfo...
Here's why HHS's demand for all new vaccines to be approved by placebo-controlled trials is actually profoundly unethical and jeopardizes all vaccines requiring rapid updates to cover pathogens that evolve quickly
open.substack.com/pub/deplatfo...
May 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
#medsky #episky 🧪 #pedsky #idsky
Here's why HHS's demand for all new vaccines to be approved by placebo-controlled trials is actually profoundly unethical and jeopardizes all vaccines requiring rapid updates to cover pathogens that evolve quickly
open.substack.com/pub/deplatfo...
Here's why HHS's demand for all new vaccines to be approved by placebo-controlled trials is actually profoundly unethical and jeopardizes all vaccines requiring rapid updates to cover pathogens that evolve quickly
open.substack.com/pub/deplatfo...
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Nearly all of remaining staff at CDC's NIOSH received lay off notices today, we're told
This is an org chart shared with us illustrating eliminated divisions to date
Cuts had already upended approvals of new N95 respirators and probes of firefighter injuries
www.cbsnews.com/news/worker-...
This is an org chart shared with us illustrating eliminated divisions to date
Cuts had already upended approvals of new N95 respirators and probes of firefighter injuries
www.cbsnews.com/news/worker-...
May 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Nearly all of remaining staff at CDC's NIOSH received lay off notices today, we're told
This is an org chart shared with us illustrating eliminated divisions to date
Cuts had already upended approvals of new N95 respirators and probes of firefighter injuries
www.cbsnews.com/news/worker-...
This is an org chart shared with us illustrating eliminated divisions to date
Cuts had already upended approvals of new N95 respirators and probes of firefighter injuries
www.cbsnews.com/news/worker-...
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A visual analysis shows the U.S. likely bombed a migrant detention center in Yemen on April 28. At least three U.S.-made GBU-39 bombs at the site of the attack, which killed 68 African migrants, according to the Houthis, a militant group that controls northern Yemen.
Video: Visual Analysis Shows U.S. Likely Bombed Yemen Migrant Detention Center
Videos and photos reveal remnants of at least three U.S.-made GBU-39 bombs at the site of an April 28 attack. The strike killed 68 African migrants, according to the Houthis, a militant group that con...
www.nytimes.com
May 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
A visual analysis shows the U.S. likely bombed a migrant detention center in Yemen on April 28. At least three U.S.-made GBU-39 bombs at the site of the attack, which killed 68 African migrants, according to the Houthis, a militant group that controls northern Yemen.
I made a chart of Pediatric Flu and Covid deaths by flu season (October - September).
May 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I made a chart of Pediatric Flu and Covid deaths by flu season (October - September).
7 years ago today.
April 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
7 years ago today.