HHS Secretary RFK Jr's actions serve only to further erode trust in science and public health. The actions of politicizing scientific decisions, sidelining career officials, and inserting ideological review only weakens the CDC and the public health. (7/7).

CDC must remain apolitical. They are charged with protecting the health and safety of Americans. CDC scientists have long been regarded as the best of the best, serving as subject matter experts here and abroad. They use the principles of the scientific method to shape policy and decisions. (6/n)

3) Dismiss career officials to make room for more political appointees, 4) refusal to rubber-stamp policy changes without supporting evidence. (5/n)

Several concerns were shared in the testimony from Drs. Monarez and Houry during the 3-hour hearing. 1) Pre-approve vaccine recs from ACIP without regard to the evidence, 2) Directives to avoid interactions with career #publichealth scientists and to only work with political appointees, (4/n)

The full committee convened last Wednesday, Sept 17. The hearing and the transcripts of testimony from Drs. Monarez and Houry are available for review on the HELP Committee website: buff.ly/jd0TWej (3/n)

The hearing was scheduled at the request of Senator Sanders, the ranking member of the committee, in a letter sent to Senator Cassidy regarding the firing of the CDC Director last month. The complete letter from Dr. Sanders can be read here:https://buff.ly/YKqnpGo (2/n)

I wish to extend my deepest gratitude to the dedicated microbiologists, scientists and physicians who have served as peer reviewers for ASM Case Reports. Your time, expertise, and thoughtful critique are invaluable contributions that strengthen and advance the practice of clinical microbiology. 🧵2/2

Today, misinformation continues to affect #PublicHealth, from vaccine hesitancy to distrust of proven medical practices. It is critical that healthcare workers and scientists speak up more in public conversations, share their firsthand experiences, and advocate for truth in medicine. (🧵 3/3)

An excellent commentary was published in #JAMAInternalMedicine by Dr. Patrick Johnson from the University of Michigan. In it, he reflects on a harrowing ICU case involving an unvaccinated patient and contrasts this reality with the misinformation he encountered on the media. (🧵2/3)
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You can review the full vaccine schedule 👇 buff.ly/xi51AK0

Resharing the opinion piece that I published in 2022 after Roe v. Wade was overturned during my #PublicVoicesFellowship with The OpEd Project. buff.ly/kfdHYLj

It is deeply troubling to see this administration weaponize healthcare policy and threaten to eliminate funding while interfering in the doctor:patient relationship. #StayOutOfMyHealthCare 5/5

AAP and other professional medical societies have spoken out about potential harms to patients if therapy is interrupted. AAP has also questioned the credibility of an HHS report published in May of this year. buff.ly/QhAWILp

The policy emphasized the importance of ensuring access to comprehensive, gender-affirming, and developmentally appropriate health care for these youth. In August 2023, the AAP also reaffirmed this policy statement. #EBM #science 4/n

Here is the link to the 2018 policy that was published in the peer-reviewed journal, Pediatrics. buff.ly/WJ6Jvww 3/n