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1/ RFK Jr. is at it again—this time overstating vitamin A’s role in #measles while downplaying vaccines on national news. While vitamin A can help in severe deficiency, it’s not a substitute for the MMR vaccine. Here’s what the data really show and why some gravitate toward vitamins over vaccines. 🧵
March 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
1/ RFK Jr. is at it again—this time overstating vitamin A’s role in #measles while downplaying vaccines on national news. While vitamin A can help in severe deficiency, it’s not a substitute for the MMR vaccine. Here’s what the data really show and why some gravitate toward vitamins over vaccines. 🧵
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1/ I wanted to quickly give an update on the #measlesoutbreak in West Texas & New Mexico. As of today, it has grown to 253 cases—and likely many more due to underreporting. We also learned today that it has spread to Oklahoma, with two cases linking back to the original outbreak.
March 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
1/ I wanted to quickly give an update on the #measlesoutbreak in West Texas & New Mexico. As of today, it has grown to 253 cases—and likely many more due to underreporting. We also learned today that it has spread to Oklahoma, with two cases linking back to the original outbreak.
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1/ 🧵 As always, it's a busy week in #publichealth! From flu updates to a slow-burn Listeria outbreak and vaccine policy changes, here’s what you need to know to start your week. Let’s dive in!👇
March 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
1/ 🧵 As always, it's a busy week in #publichealth! From flu updates to a slow-burn Listeria outbreak and vaccine policy changes, here’s what you need to know to start your week. Let’s dive in!👇
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Trump signed executive orders to expand logging on public lands while bypassing environmental protections. His “energy emergency” declaration lets him override regulations entirely.
March 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Trump signed executive orders to expand logging on public lands while bypassing environmental protections. His “energy emergency” declaration lets him override regulations entirely.
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If only we had some way to protect people against measles and prevent it spreading to vulnerable people?
US Health Secretary Kennedy calls for end to deadly Texas measles outbreak
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday said he recognizes the serious impact of the current measles outbreak in Texas, in which a child died this week, and said the government is providing resources, including vaccines.
www.reuters.com
March 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
If only we had some way to protect people against measles and prevent it spreading to vulnerable people?
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I finally gave in and watched the whole exchange, and sadly I recommend it if you want to understand what happened.
The transcript below does not convey how much Trump and Vance constantly talked and shouted over Zelensky. And Trump’s… segue into other topics at the end should be heard.
The transcript below does not convey how much Trump and Vance constantly talked and shouted over Zelensky. And Trump’s… segue into other topics at the end should be heard.
There’s a fake transcript of the Oval Office meeting today going around. Here’s a real one.
foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/28/t...
foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/28/t...
Read Trump and Zelensky’s Fiery Oval Office Exchange
The meeting caps weeks of tense relations between Kyiv and Washington as they wrangle a deal.
foreignpolicy.com
March 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I finally gave in and watched the whole exchange, and sadly I recommend it if you want to understand what happened.
The transcript below does not convey how much Trump and Vance constantly talked and shouted over Zelensky. And Trump’s… segue into other topics at the end should be heard.
The transcript below does not convey how much Trump and Vance constantly talked and shouted over Zelensky. And Trump’s… segue into other topics at the end should be heard.
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Vance to Zelenskyy: you don’t say thank you.
Truth:
Truth:
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Vance to Zelenskyy: you don’t say thank you.
Truth:
Truth:
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The FDA's abrupt decision to cancel next month’s vaccine advisory committee meeting — where experts recommend the strains for next season’s flu shot — is raising concerns about whether the U.S. will have enough of the vaccine for the next flu season.
Could flu shot supply fall short this year? FDA's canceled meeting sparks worries
Flu vaccine makers may face a last-minute scramble to produce enough doses after an FDA advisory committee meeting was abruptly canceled.
www.nbcnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The FDA's abrupt decision to cancel next month’s vaccine advisory committee meeting — where experts recommend the strains for next season’s flu shot — is raising concerns about whether the U.S. will have enough of the vaccine for the next flu season.
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1/ A child is dead from measles—first measles death in the US in a decade. The tragic loss of an unvaccinated but otherwise healthy child is the result of the West Texas outbreak. One death from a preventable disease is one too many. Five things are on my mind as this outbreak continues to unfold👇
February 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
1/ A child is dead from measles—first measles death in the US in a decade. The tragic loss of an unvaccinated but otherwise healthy child is the result of the West Texas outbreak. One death from a preventable disease is one too many. Five things are on my mind as this outbreak continues to unfold👇
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1/ There’s a growing narrative that "natural" is always better—but is it really? We've all heard RFK Jr.'s claims: Wi-Fi causes cancer, vaccines are unsafe, anti-depressants cause mass shootings, etc. Let’s dive into why “natural” approach is dangerous. 👇
February 27, 2025 at 4:17 AM
1/ There’s a growing narrative that "natural" is always better—but is it really? We've all heard RFK Jr.'s claims: Wi-Fi causes cancer, vaccines are unsafe, anti-depressants cause mass shootings, etc. Let’s dive into why “natural” approach is dangerous. 👇
If only we had a national agency dedicated to tracking and eradicating preventable diseases .... oh, wait.
Measles death of unvaccinated child in Texas outbreak is 1st fatality in US in a decade
An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.
abcnews.go.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:33 AM
If only we had a national agency dedicated to tracking and eradicating preventable diseases .... oh, wait.
Be brave and make the call! Tell your representative that the wealthy can survive taxes, but their constituents may not survive without healthcare and food benefits.
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@5calls.org makes it easy! Download the app, enter your zip code, and get calling! Make your representatives hear you!
🚨🚨 the House Budget Resolution is on very THIN ICE. Constituent pressure can absolutely block this thing!!
Flood the phones 👉 5calls.org/issue/budget... 🔥📞🔥
Flood the phones 👉 5calls.org/issue/budget... 🔥📞🔥
House Republicans flailing on their whip count and not having the votes to pass their big bills is a pleasant throwback to happier days of my youth (last year)
February 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Be brave and make the call! Tell your representative that the wealthy can survive taxes, but their constituents may not survive without healthcare and food benefits.
@5calls.org makes it easy! Download the app, enter your zip code, and get calling! Make your representatives hear you!
@5calls.org makes it easy! Download the app, enter your zip code, and get calling! Make your representatives hear you!
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Leadership is doubling down, but GOP members are getting nervous about the budget’s extreme unpopularity.
You can call your Representative now at 202-224-3121.
You can call your Representative now at 202-224-3121.
Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
February 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Leadership is doubling down, but GOP members are getting nervous about the budget’s extreme unpopularity.
You can call your Representative now at 202-224-3121.
You can call your Representative now at 202-224-3121.
I think someone needs a refresher on his oath of office.
February 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I think someone needs a refresher on his oath of office.
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1/ As always, a lot happening in public health right now! From flu updates to telehealth changes and H5N1 bird flu, here's the news you can use for the week. 🧵 👇
February 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
1/ As always, a lot happening in public health right now! From flu updates to telehealth changes and H5N1 bird flu, here's the news you can use for the week. 🧵 👇