M Jean Schmitt
@maryjeanschmitt.bsky.social
Undoing science and further eroding confidence in our public health capabilities..Wonder what Senator Cassidy will say (or do?) now?
BREAKING: CDC panel makes most sweeping revision to child vaccine schedule under RFK Jr. Our story.
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CDC panel makes most sweeping revision to child vaccine schedule under RFK Jr.
The panel voted to eliminate a long-standing recommendation for every newborn to receive a hepatitis B shot, excluding those born to mothers testing negative.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Undoing science and further eroding confidence in our public health capabilities..Wonder what Senator Cassidy will say (or do?) now?
Just when you think it can’t get any worse: what a joke (wonder what Father Hesburgh would think? He was on USIP board, called it a “temple of peace” and USIP has a hall named after him): www.bbc.com/news/article...
US Institute of Peace renamed after Trump - BBC News
Control of the organisation, which was founded to as an independent think tank, is the subject of a legal battle.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Just when you think it can’t get any worse: what a joke (wonder what Father Hesburgh would think? He was on USIP board, called it a “temple of peace” and USIP has a hall named after him): www.bbc.com/news/article...
Facts matter: “Rates of hepatitis B fell sharply in the decades after the C.D.C.’s recommendation: Acute infections reported among children and teens dropped by 99 percent between 1990 and 2019.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/w...
The Hepatitis B Vaccine Is Under Threat. Here’s What at Stake.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Facts matter: “Rates of hepatitis B fell sharply in the decades after the C.D.C.’s recommendation: Acute infections reported among children and teens dropped by 99 percent between 1990 and 2019.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/w...
Louder for Senator Cassidy and all the others who voted to confirm current HHS secretary…
NEW: The National Academies release statement saying the revised language on @CDCgov web page on links between vaccines and autism, which cited some of the academies work, did not provide the full context. 1/2
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National Academies - Statement on CDC’s Updated Vaccine Guidance
National Academies respond to CDC’s updated vaccine guidance, offering scientific context and clarity on vaccine safety.
www.nationalacademies.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Louder for Senator Cassidy and all the others who voted to confirm current HHS secretary…
when will the Senate or House question Kennedy and his anti vax staff members about this latest show of indifference to science and the public health of our nation….sad commentary by the anti vax lead who has waited 30 years for this?!? Wonder if she is vaccinated?
Story today from the great @lenasun.bsky.social, who tracked down shocked CDC scientists who said they didn’t know the website was changing.
She also summarizes RFK Jr’s efforts to resurrect false claims on autism this year.
She also summarizes RFK Jr’s efforts to resurrect false claims on autism this year.
Under RFK Jr., CDC promotes false vaccines-autism link it once discredited
The CDC’s website now says health authorities ignored evidence of a potential connection between vaccines and autism, despite dozens of studies showing no link.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:20 AM
when will the Senate or House question Kennedy and his anti vax staff members about this latest show of indifference to science and the public health of our nation….sad commentary by the anti vax lead who has waited 30 years for this?!? Wonder if she is vaccinated?
The game is over for another year, but the #tradition lives on in the ND-Navy game.
For nearly a century, Notre Dame and Navy have met on the field—two institutions bound by tradition, respect, and service.
Ahead of our 98th meeting, revisit the story that forged this lasting bond: https://go.nd.edu/d84bae
Ahead of our 98th meeting, revisit the story that forged this lasting bond: https://go.nd.edu/d84bae
November 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The game is over for another year, but the #tradition lives on in the ND-Navy game.
« You want to have five more years of playing with your grandchildren and five more years of driving really well,” she said. “That’s priceless.” Plus shingles vax has documented over 90% effective at preventing shingles. Yes there maybe side effects- worth the short term pain for long term gain.
One of the largest studies ever conducted on the link between the shingles vaccine and brain health offers insight into how the disease increases dementia risk. From Akilah.Johnson@washpost.com
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How a childhood virus can contribute to dementia later and what you can do
A new study suggests that the shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia by reducing the risk of varicella-zoster virus reactivation
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November 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
« You want to have five more years of playing with your grandchildren and five more years of driving really well,” she said. “That’s priceless.” Plus shingles vax has documented over 90% effective at preventing shingles. Yes there maybe side effects- worth the short term pain for long term gain.
Here’s a trend that everyone can agree on in the DMV: #cherryblossom #peakbloom
March 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Here’s a trend that everyone can agree on in the DMV: #cherryblossom #peakbloom
Refresher for all of us on system of “checks and balances” (maybe even for the WH press secretary) www.usa.gov/branches-of-...
Branches of the U.S. government | USAGov
Learn about the 3 branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. Understand how each branch of U.S. government provides checks and balances.
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March 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Refresher for all of us on system of “checks and balances” (maybe even for the WH press secretary) www.usa.gov/branches-of-...
Return to office? Perfect #podcast for commute debuts today! Check out the STEMINISTS podcast by #tech visionaries (+ proud to call them friends) @phoebegoh.com & Mekka Williams 👉🏼 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The STEMINISTS Podcast
Technology Podcast · 4 Episodes · Weekly Series
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March 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Return to office? Perfect #podcast for commute debuts today! Check out the STEMINISTS podcast by #tech visionaries (+ proud to call them friends) @phoebegoh.com & Mekka Williams 👉🏼 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Factual reporting still matters…example 👇👇👇
BREAKING; The Trump administration reversed plan to shut down govt website that ships free covid tests to households late Tuesday after we reported administration was preparing to end the program and was weighing costs of destroying or disposing of tens of millions of tests.
SCOOP: Trump administration has been evaluating the costs of destroying or disposing of tens of millions of coronavirus tests that would otherwise be provided free to Americans. My story w/ Carolyn Y. Johnson.
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February 19, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Factual reporting still matters…example 👇👇👇
What could possibly go wrong? www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
Trump says he opened California’s water. Local officials say he nearly flooded them.
The Army Corps of Engineers moved to release massive quantities of water in Central California, panicking local officials.
www.politico.com
February 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
What could possibly go wrong? www.politico.com/news/2025/01...