Meg Tirrell
@megtirrell.bsky.social
CNN medical correspondent
Signal: MegTirrell.60
Signal: MegTirrell.60
President Trump & his health officials have been calling to split the MMR vaccine into 3 shots. In a new CNN Explains episode, we look at what this might mean - using history as a guide: www.cnn.com/videos/title...
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
President Trump & his health officials have been calling to split the MMR vaccine into 3 shots. In a new CNN Explains episode, we look at what this might mean - using history as a guide: www.cnn.com/videos/title...
In AstraZeneca drug pricing announcement just now, Trump said some of its meds would get discounts of as much as 654% through TrumpRx
Which is mathematically impossible
But @ddale8.bsky.social looked into this before - and got the White House to explain its math: www.cnn.com/2025/09/23/p...
Which is mathematically impossible
But @ddale8.bsky.social looked into this before - and got the White House to explain its math: www.cnn.com/2025/09/23/p...
October 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In AstraZeneca drug pricing announcement just now, Trump said some of its meds would get discounts of as much as 654% through TrumpRx
Which is mathematically impossible
But @ddale8.bsky.social looked into this before - and got the White House to explain its math: www.cnn.com/2025/09/23/p...
Which is mathematically impossible
But @ddale8.bsky.social looked into this before - and got the White House to explain its math: www.cnn.com/2025/09/23/p...
Love the thought, West Elm, but what kind of tennis game has this many players on the court?
October 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Love the thought, West Elm, but what kind of tennis game has this many players on the court?
Pfizer's stock rose 6.83% today after its drug pricing deal with the White House
That added about $9.3B in market value
That added about $9.3B in market value
September 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Pfizer's stock rose 6.83% today after its drug pricing deal with the White House
That added about $9.3B in market value
That added about $9.3B in market value
TrumpRx program promises discounts of 40-85% for Americans buying drugs directly from manufacturers
White House fact sheet says discounts are off list prices
Pfizer’s Xeljanz list price = $6,073/month
40% discount = $3,643/month
@dusetzinas.bsky.social: “How is this a reasonable cash price?”
White House fact sheet says discounts are off list prices
Pfizer’s Xeljanz list price = $6,073/month
40% discount = $3,643/month
@dusetzinas.bsky.social: “How is this a reasonable cash price?”
September 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
TrumpRx program promises discounts of 40-85% for Americans buying drugs directly from manufacturers
White House fact sheet says discounts are off list prices
Pfizer’s Xeljanz list price = $6,073/month
40% discount = $3,643/month
@dusetzinas.bsky.social: “How is this a reasonable cash price?”
White House fact sheet says discounts are off list prices
Pfizer’s Xeljanz list price = $6,073/month
40% discount = $3,643/month
@dusetzinas.bsky.social: “How is this a reasonable cash price?”
CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten today on RFK Jr’s approval ratings
September 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten today on RFK Jr’s approval ratings
Google search suggestions: such a snapshot of humanity
September 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Google search suggestions: such a snapshot of humanity
European Medicines Agency: “In the EU, paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) can be used for reducing pain or fever during pregnancy if clinically needed. There is currently no new evidence that would require changes to the current EU recommendations for use.”
![European Medicines Agency
23 September 2025
Use of paracetamol during pregnancy unchanged in the EU
Paracetamol medicines can be used in pregnancy, in accordance with official recommendations
In the EU, paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) can be used for reducing pain or fever during pregnancy if clinically needed. There is currently no new evidence that would require changes to the current EU recommendations for use.
“Paracetamol remains an important option to treat pain or fever in pregnant women”, says Steffen Thirstrup, EMA’s Chief Medical Officer. “Our advice is based on a rigorous assessment of the available scientific data and we have found no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children”.
As included in the product information for paracetamol in the EU, a large amount of data from pregnant women who used paracetamol during pregnancy indicates no risk of malformations in the developing foetus or in newborns.
In 2019, EMA reviewed available studies that investigated the neurodevelopment of children exposed to paracetamol in utero and found that the results were inconclusive and that no link with neurodevelopmental disorders could be established.[1] [2]
When needed, paracetamol can be used during pregnancy. As with any medicine for acute treatment, it should be used at the lowest effective dose, for the shortest possible time and as infrequently as possible.
Pregnant women should speak to their healthcare professional if they have questions about any medication during pregnancy.
As for all medicines, EMA and the national competent authorities in the EU will continue to monitor the safety of medicines containing paracetamol and promptly evaluate any new data as they emerge. Regulatory actions will be taken as necessary to protect public health.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hjxq3ct5wikuz6jgkf6wrgxo/bafkreif2t4haivq2cs2ojjozh3m524bamwhy3vf4fc2kmuaj6znrtl6y6e@jpeg)
September 23, 2025 at 11:26 AM
European Medicines Agency: “In the EU, paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) can be used for reducing pain or fever during pregnancy if clinically needed. There is currently no new evidence that would require changes to the current EU recommendations for use.”
A major NIH grant to study ways to restore hearing was terminated by the Trump administration bc it was awarded through a DEI initiative—to a researcher who qualified bc of his own hearing loss www.cnn.com/2025/07/29/h... @manorlaboratory.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A major NIH grant to study ways to restore hearing was terminated by the Trump administration bc it was awarded through a DEI initiative—to a researcher who qualified bc of his own hearing loss www.cnn.com/2025/07/29/h... @manorlaboratory.bsky.social
CDC slide up during Covid-19 vaccine discussion at first meeting of RFK Jr’s newly assembled ACIP:
“Covid-19 vaccines have been evaluated under the most extensive safety monitoring program in U.S. history”
“Covid-19 vaccines have been evaluated under the most extensive safety monitoring program in U.S. history”
June 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
CDC slide up during Covid-19 vaccine discussion at first meeting of RFK Jr’s newly assembled ACIP:
“Covid-19 vaccines have been evaluated under the most extensive safety monitoring program in U.S. history”
“Covid-19 vaccines have been evaluated under the most extensive safety monitoring program in U.S. history”
Trump says on Truth Social he's nominating Dr. Casey Means for Surgeon General, replacing previous pick Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, touting Means' "'MAHA' credentials" truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...
May 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Trump says on Truth Social he's nominating Dr. Casey Means for Surgeon General, replacing previous pick Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, touting Means' "'MAHA' credentials" truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...
10,000 federal health workers out, with Reduction in Force notifications going out just after 5am today.
Two in:
Two in:
April 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
10,000 federal health workers out, with Reduction in Force notifications going out just after 5am today.
Two in:
Two in:
You find some interesting stuff sorting through old papers
March 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
You find some interesting stuff sorting through old papers
How do measles cases this year compare with previous ones? @cnn.com has a measles tracker: www.cnn.com/health/measl...
February 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
How do measles cases this year compare with previous ones? @cnn.com has a measles tracker: www.cnn.com/health/measl...
The alcohol/Ozempic study also looked at cigarette use in the small number (13) of participants who also smoked.
Caveat that it's just 13 patients, but here are the results, in JAMA Psychiatry today: doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.4789
Caveat that it's just 13 patients, but here are the results, in JAMA Psychiatry today: doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.4789
February 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The alcohol/Ozempic study also looked at cigarette use in the small number (13) of participants who also smoked.
Caveat that it's just 13 patients, but here are the results, in JAMA Psychiatry today: doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.4789
Caveat that it's just 13 patients, but here are the results, in JAMA Psychiatry today: doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.4789
"...to make progress on the issues we agree on like healthy foods and a pro-American agenda, I will vote yes."
February 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"...to make progress on the issues we agree on like healthy foods and a pro-American agenda, I will vote yes."
Cassidy, a physician, told RFK Jr last week he was struggling with his vote after RFK Jr refused to disavow a link between vaccines and autism, despite established studies showing no link
This AM, President Trump posts on Truth Social about the rise in autism rates, saying "We need BOBBY!!!"
This AM, President Trump posts on Truth Social about the rise in autism rates, saying "We need BOBBY!!!"
February 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Cassidy, a physician, told RFK Jr last week he was struggling with his vote after RFK Jr refused to disavow a link between vaccines and autism, despite established studies showing no link
This AM, President Trump posts on Truth Social about the rise in autism rates, saying "We need BOBBY!!!"
This AM, President Trump posts on Truth Social about the rise in autism rates, saying "We need BOBBY!!!"
Bernie Sanders shouting at RFK Jr: "Are you supportive of these onesies???" was not on my confirmation hearing bingo card. (Referring to Children's Health Defense merchandise - onesies with slogans like "No vax No problem")
January 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Bernie Sanders shouting at RFK Jr: "Are you supportive of these onesies???" was not on my confirmation hearing bingo card. (Referring to Children's Health Defense merchandise - onesies with slogans like "No vax No problem")
How much does alcohol increase risk of associated cancers?
From Surgeon General's Advisory, lifetime risk of alcohol-related cancer
For women:
<1 drink/wk: 16.5%
1 drink/day: 19%
2 drinks/day: 21.8%
For men:
<1 drink/wk: 10%
1 drink/day: 11.4%
2 drinks/day: 13.1%
www.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
From Surgeon General's Advisory, lifetime risk of alcohol-related cancer
For women:
<1 drink/wk: 16.5%
1 drink/day: 19%
2 drinks/day: 21.8%
For men:
<1 drink/wk: 10%
1 drink/day: 11.4%
2 drinks/day: 13.1%
www.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
January 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
How much does alcohol increase risk of associated cancers?
From Surgeon General's Advisory, lifetime risk of alcohol-related cancer
For women:
<1 drink/wk: 16.5%
1 drink/day: 19%
2 drinks/day: 21.8%
For men:
<1 drink/wk: 10%
1 drink/day: 11.4%
2 drinks/day: 13.1%
www.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
From Surgeon General's Advisory, lifetime risk of alcohol-related cancer
For women:
<1 drink/wk: 16.5%
1 drink/day: 19%
2 drinks/day: 21.8%
For men:
<1 drink/wk: 10%
1 drink/day: 11.4%
2 drinks/day: 13.1%
www.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
Trump confirms on Truth Social he's chosen RFK Jr for HHS secretary
November 14, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Trump confirms on Truth Social he's chosen RFK Jr for HHS secretary