Scott Hadland, MD
@drscotthadland.bsky.social
Pediatrician 👨🏻⚕️ • Chief of Adolescent Med at MassGeneral • Associate Prof at Harvard Med • NIH researcher • Husband & dad of 2 kiddos • 🇨🇦 in 🇺🇸 & 🌈
Reposted by Scott Hadland, MD
The Erosion of Harm Reduction | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
The Erosion of Harm Reduction | NEJM
The U.S. administration has continuously chipped away at public health interventions
addressing substance use disorders and the opioid crisis, including vital harm-reduction
activities.
www.nejm.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The Erosion of Harm Reduction | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Scott Hadland, MD
🎤Free talk🎤 Scott Hadland: Addressing North America’s Adolescent Overdose Crisis.
1:30PM PT Tues, Nov 4, Snequ House Conference Centre, #uvic
Info and registration: events.uvic.ca/cisur/event/...
1:30PM PT Tues, Nov 4, Snequ House Conference Centre, #uvic
Info and registration: events.uvic.ca/cisur/event/...
October 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
🎤Free talk🎤 Scott Hadland: Addressing North America’s Adolescent Overdose Crisis.
1:30PM PT Tues, Nov 4, Snequ House Conference Centre, #uvic
Info and registration: events.uvic.ca/cisur/event/...
1:30PM PT Tues, Nov 4, Snequ House Conference Centre, #uvic
Info and registration: events.uvic.ca/cisur/event/...
Backdrop for a morning run… 😍 (**Note the bookshelves in the houseboat windows) #britishcolumbia #canada
November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Backdrop for a morning run… 😍 (**Note the bookshelves in the houseboat windows) #britishcolumbia #canada
Happy #Halloween from our family to yours ❤️🎃
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Happy #Halloween from our family to yours ❤️🎃
Completely unnecessary annual tradition of sorting the #Halloween candy 😇
October 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Completely unnecessary annual tradition of sorting the #Halloween candy 😇
Spotted tonight in Needham, MA… 🤩🌈🌈
October 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Spotted tonight in Needham, MA… 🤩🌈🌈
Got my Covid shot! My reasons? Protect my family, my parents, and also reduce the risk of long Covid! #PublicHealth #MedSky
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Got my Covid shot! My reasons? Protect my family, my parents, and also reduce the risk of long Covid! #PublicHealth #MedSky
Got to spend time with @massgovernor.bsky.social yesterday discussing policy changes to expand vaccine access across Massachusetts:
- Guaranteeing insurance coverage of vaccines
- Issuing a standing order for Covid shots
- Leading through the Northeast Public Health Collaborative
- Guaranteeing insurance coverage of vaccines
- Issuing a standing order for Covid shots
- Leading through the Northeast Public Health Collaborative
October 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Got to spend time with @massgovernor.bsky.social yesterday discussing policy changes to expand vaccine access across Massachusetts:
- Guaranteeing insurance coverage of vaccines
- Issuing a standing order for Covid shots
- Leading through the Northeast Public Health Collaborative
- Guaranteeing insurance coverage of vaccines
- Issuing a standing order for Covid shots
- Leading through the Northeast Public Health Collaborative
Yesterday’s news revived false claims about circumcision, Tylenol & autism.
Let’s be clear: There’s no strong evidence linking either to autism.
8 out of 10 Americans trust their doctor for health advice. Trust them—not politicians—if you have questions.
We’re here to help. #MedSky
Let’s be clear: There’s no strong evidence linking either to autism.
8 out of 10 Americans trust their doctor for health advice. Trust them—not politicians—if you have questions.
We’re here to help. #MedSky
October 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Yesterday’s news revived false claims about circumcision, Tylenol & autism.
Let’s be clear: There’s no strong evidence linking either to autism.
8 out of 10 Americans trust their doctor for health advice. Trust them—not politicians—if you have questions.
We’re here to help. #MedSky
Let’s be clear: There’s no strong evidence linking either to autism.
8 out of 10 Americans trust their doctor for health advice. Trust them—not politicians—if you have questions.
We’re here to help. #MedSky
Breaking new data:
83% of Americans still trust their doctor -- even as faith in agencies like the CDC drops (now ~50%).
Trust in the AAP stays strong (69%). Most reject false Tylenol–autism claims, but politicization of public health remains a threat. #MedSky
www.kff.org/public-opini...
83% of Americans still trust their doctor -- even as faith in agencies like the CDC drops (now ~50%).
Trust in the AAP stays strong (69%). Most reject false Tylenol–autism claims, but politicization of public health remains a threat. #MedSky
www.kff.org/public-opini...
KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: Tylenol-Autism Link and Vaccine Policies | KFF
Following the Trump administration’s warning last month that using acetaminophen – the active ingredient in Tylenol – during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism in children, very few adults say ...
www.kff.org
October 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Breaking new data:
83% of Americans still trust their doctor -- even as faith in agencies like the CDC drops (now ~50%).
Trust in the AAP stays strong (69%). Most reject false Tylenol–autism claims, but politicization of public health remains a threat. #MedSky
www.kff.org/public-opini...
83% of Americans still trust their doctor -- even as faith in agencies like the CDC drops (now ~50%).
Trust in the AAP stays strong (69%). Most reject false Tylenol–autism claims, but politicization of public health remains a threat. #MedSky
www.kff.org/public-opini...
Reposted by Scott Hadland, MD
The MMR vaccine is one of the most stunningly effective medical therapeutics in existence. It’s also safer than most of your everyday activities. This is simply an attempt to stop people from vaccinating.
The acting director of the CDC called for new, separate MMR shots. That would be "remarkably complicated, time-consuming, costly, but more importantly unnecessary," @jasonlschwartz.bsky.social told me:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Alarm as CDC calls for separate MMR vaccines despite measles outbreak
Concerns that three separate shots would be more costly and time-consuming, and keep kids from being vaccinated
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The MMR vaccine is one of the most stunningly effective medical therapeutics in existence. It’s also safer than most of your everyday activities. This is simply an attempt to stop people from vaccinating.
Sunset over Boston Public Garden tonight 😌
October 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Sunset over Boston Public Garden tonight 😌
Why give the Hep B vaccine at birth?
Because early protection lasts a lifetime. Hep B can cause lifelong liver disease & it’s far easier to prevent than to treat.
👉 Talk to your pediatrician if you have questions about vaccine timing. #MedSky
Because early protection lasts a lifetime. Hep B can cause lifelong liver disease & it’s far easier to prevent than to treat.
👉 Talk to your pediatrician if you have questions about vaccine timing. #MedSky
October 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Why give the Hep B vaccine at birth?
Because early protection lasts a lifetime. Hep B can cause lifelong liver disease & it’s far easier to prevent than to treat.
👉 Talk to your pediatrician if you have questions about vaccine timing. #MedSky
Because early protection lasts a lifetime. Hep B can cause lifelong liver disease & it’s far easier to prevent than to treat.
👉 Talk to your pediatrician if you have questions about vaccine timing. #MedSky
To my fellow parents: The HPV vaccine prevents >90% of cancers caused by HPV 💉
That’s why we pediatricians recommend it for kids ages 9-12, when their immune systems respond strongest and before they’re exposed to the virus
Talk to your healthcare provider to get your questions answered 🤗 #medsky
That’s why we pediatricians recommend it for kids ages 9-12, when their immune systems respond strongest and before they’re exposed to the virus
Talk to your healthcare provider to get your questions answered 🤗 #medsky
October 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
To my fellow parents: The HPV vaccine prevents >90% of cancers caused by HPV 💉
That’s why we pediatricians recommend it for kids ages 9-12, when their immune systems respond strongest and before they’re exposed to the virus
Talk to your healthcare provider to get your questions answered 🤗 #medsky
That’s why we pediatricians recommend it for kids ages 9-12, when their immune systems respond strongest and before they’re exposed to the virus
Talk to your healthcare provider to get your questions answered 🤗 #medsky
There’s really nothing quite like New England in the fall… 😌 #autumnvibes
September 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
There’s really nothing quite like New England in the fall… 😌 #autumnvibes
Pediatrician here. Please, please talk to your healthcare provider to get accurate info. Sadly, every single sentence in this statement is inaccurate & harmful. #medsky
September 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Pediatrician here. Please, please talk to your healthcare provider to get accurate info. Sadly, every single sentence in this statement is inaccurate & harmful. #medsky
The CDC’s new vaccine advisory committee members were chosen for their skepticism about vaccines.
Today, they’re considering scaling back Hep B at birth, changing how MMR + chickenpox vaccines are given, and narrowing COVID recs.
This doesn’t give parents more choice — it limits it. #medsky #cdc
Today, they’re considering scaling back Hep B at birth, changing how MMR + chickenpox vaccines are given, and narrowing COVID recs.
This doesn’t give parents more choice — it limits it. #medsky #cdc
September 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Decided to have an unofficial Take Your Parents to Work Day and brought my Mom & Dad to tour our new clinic!
They’ve supported me through every stage of this journey, so this felt really special.
Big thanks to staff for saying nice things about me (unpaid, unstaged!) and making me look good :-D
They’ve supported me through every stage of this journey, so this felt really special.
Big thanks to staff for saying nice things about me (unpaid, unstaged!) and making me look good :-D
September 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Decided to have an unofficial Take Your Parents to Work Day and brought my Mom & Dad to tour our new clinic!
They’ve supported me through every stage of this journey, so this felt really special.
Big thanks to staff for saying nice things about me (unpaid, unstaged!) and making me look good :-D
They’ve supported me through every stage of this journey, so this felt really special.
Big thanks to staff for saying nice things about me (unpaid, unstaged!) and making me look good :-D
Hard to imagine a more dangerous move than #Florida scrapping its vaccine mandate. To come: more outbreaks, more kids in already bed-strapped hospitals, more lives on the line — even for otherwise healthy children. Once again, politicians choosing power over Americans' health. #PublicHealth
September 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Hard to imagine a more dangerous move than #Florida scrapping its vaccine mandate. To come: more outbreaks, more kids in already bed-strapped hospitals, more lives on the line — even for otherwise healthy children. Once again, politicians choosing power over Americans' health. #PublicHealth
15 years, 2 amazing kids, 2 cute kitties, and countless memories… Happy 15th Anniversary to my best friend and favorite teammate. 💕
September 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
15 years, 2 amazing kids, 2 cute kitties, and countless memories… Happy 15th Anniversary to my best friend and favorite teammate. 💕
In the last 24 hrs, I've had 4 patients tell me they wanted to get the Covid vaccine, but were denied at a community pharmacy.
In some cases, had asthma / heart disease or other life-threatening condition for which Covid vaccine is indicated. #MedSky
Here's why:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/29/b...
In some cases, had asthma / heart disease or other life-threatening condition for which Covid vaccine is indicated. #MedSky
Here's why:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/29/b...
Getting a COVID shot at CVS just got complicated because of state rules and chaos in D.C. - The Boston Globe
Massachusetts is one of 16 states where local law requires pharmacists to have clearance to administer vaccines from a Centers for Disease Control panel, which may or may not meet to OK the new COVID ...
www.bostonglobe.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
In the last 24 hrs, I've had 4 patients tell me they wanted to get the Covid vaccine, but were denied at a community pharmacy.
In some cases, had asthma / heart disease or other life-threatening condition for which Covid vaccine is indicated. #MedSky
Here's why:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/29/b...
In some cases, had asthma / heart disease or other life-threatening condition for which Covid vaccine is indicated. #MedSky
Here's why:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/29/b...
Thrilled to welcome 2 new MDs to our MGH/Harvard Adolescent Med team today: Drs. Jessica Calihan & Adam Kronish! 🎉
Caring docs are needed now more than ever. Misinformation & policy threats to youth well-being are on the rise. Proud to have these 2 join us to help teens in Boston & beyond ❤️ #medsky
Caring docs are needed now more than ever. Misinformation & policy threats to youth well-being are on the rise. Proud to have these 2 join us to help teens in Boston & beyond ❤️ #medsky
September 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Thrilled to welcome 2 new MDs to our MGH/Harvard Adolescent Med team today: Drs. Jessica Calihan & Adam Kronish! 🎉
Caring docs are needed now more than ever. Misinformation & policy threats to youth well-being are on the rise. Proud to have these 2 join us to help teens in Boston & beyond ❤️ #medsky
Caring docs are needed now more than ever. Misinformation & policy threats to youth well-being are on the rise. Proud to have these 2 join us to help teens in Boston & beyond ❤️ #medsky
Breaking: The AAP has released its own evidence-based vaccine schedule, after recent federal changes prioritized politics over evidence.
Americans have long trusted their pediatricians. We ask for your trust again on this.
Science first. Kids first.
downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-...
Americans have long trusted their pediatricians. We ask for your trust again on this.
Science first. Kids first.
downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-...
downloads.aap.org
August 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Breaking: The AAP has released its own evidence-based vaccine schedule, after recent federal changes prioritized politics over evidence.
Americans have long trusted their pediatricians. We ask for your trust again on this.
Science first. Kids first.
downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-...
Americans have long trusted their pediatricians. We ask for your trust again on this.
Science first. Kids first.
downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-...
RFK Jr says the USPSTF has “done very little” in 5 years and may dismantle it
But the Task Force has expanded cancer screening, updated diabetes guidance, improved mental health care—all saving lives
Undermining that progress puts public health at risk
thehill.com/policy/healt...
But the Task Force has expanded cancer screening, updated diabetes guidance, improved mental health care—all saving lives
Undermining that progress puts public health at risk
thehill.com/policy/healt...
thehill.com
August 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
RFK Jr says the USPSTF has “done very little” in 5 years and may dismantle it
But the Task Force has expanded cancer screening, updated diabetes guidance, improved mental health care—all saving lives
Undermining that progress puts public health at risk
thehill.com/policy/healt...
But the Task Force has expanded cancer screening, updated diabetes guidance, improved mental health care—all saving lives
Undermining that progress puts public health at risk
thehill.com/policy/healt...
A research colleague here at Harvard Medical School has been detained by ICE since February. Her story is powerful and disturbing. Please read: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/o...
Opinion | I Came to Study Aging. Now I’m Trapped in ICE Detention.
www.nytimes.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A research colleague here at Harvard Medical School has been detained by ICE since February. Her story is powerful and disturbing. Please read: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/o...