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Dr. Richard Pan

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Pediatrician, child & public health advocate, Fmr CA State Senator in Sacramento, CA. ❤️ Community Immunity! Sr Lecturer, UC Davis Public Health Sciences #PedSky #MedSky #PublicHealth

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · Mar 29

All of the physicians in Congress should publicly demand RFK Jr & Marty Makary testify on why Peter Marks was forced out of the #FDA .
“truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies”
#science #publichealth

Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · Mar 29

Resignation letter from FDA’s Peter Marks (he was director of its Center for Biological Evaluation and Research)

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 12h

RFK Nr & Trump don’t learn from their past mistakes. Unfortunately, these mistakes put Americans in danger.
#ICYMI #CDC #PublicHealth
abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...

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Ed Belongia MD @belongia.bsky.social · 2d

CDC has been a global leader in public health & played a key role in smallpox eradication. Health depts in red states & blue states rely on CDC expertise & support. The CDC EIS program trains the next generation of public health leaders & disease detectives.

They are burning it to the ground.

JAMA Health Forum Oct 9, 2025 by LO Gostin and P Lurie.
Abstract
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has long served as the cornerstone of the US
public health system, combining technical expertise, evidence-based policy recommendations, and high-quality health information. Yet, it is undergoing profound weakening by the Trump administration, including major funding cuts, the dismissal and resignation of experienced senior staff, and the erosion of its scientific independence. With tightening political control, public trust in
the CDC is diminishing. Undermining the agency’s reputation and capacities will reverberate for generations, making the nation less prepared for future health emergencies, including diseases of
pandemic potential. At this perilous moment, we document the current assault on the CDC that will inevitably have serious repercussion

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 1d

In the CA legislature, I secured $300M annually in the state budget for local & state public health departments, which previously receive little direct state funding prior to my election to the CA Senate. #publichealth
www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/FoPH/f...

California Department of Public Health

www.cdph.ca.gov

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 1d

#ICYMI “Guests invited to a holiday party at the home of the leading anti-vaxxer #RFKjr were urged to be vaccinated or tested for Covid-19” #MAHA #COVIDvaccine
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021...

Guests urged to be vaccinated at anti-vaxxer Robert F Kennedy Jr’s party

Kennedy said his wife, Cheryl Hines, was behind it and that he is ‘not always the boss at my own house’

www.theguardian.com

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Renée Graham 🏳️‍🌈 @rygraham.bsky.social · 2d

Last month Trump said he wanted proof that COVID vaccines are effective. Yesterday, during his "semiannual" physical, Trump received a COVID vaccine as well as a flu shot.

That's because vaccines — which Trump's administration have made harder to get — work.

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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: @CDCgov hit hard by massive firings that several staff describe to me as a “bloodbath.”
Among those RIFd:
—leadership of the center for immunization and respiratory diseases;
—leadership of global health center
—leadership of the measles outbreak response; 1/4

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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 2d

RIF notices also sent to the CDC’s 2023 and 2024 class of civilian EIS officers known as its main disease detectives, per sources. These are the people who are typically the first responders in an outbreak. 4/4

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 2d

RFK Jr & Trump are ensuring America will not be prepared for future disease outbreaks. #1MdeadAmericans #CDC

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 3d

“it has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.” FDA CBER Director Dr. Mark’s resignation letter #science #autism #MAHA

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."

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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 3d

"A study... showed that last season’s 2024–2025 mRNA COVID vaccines reduced people’s risk of emergency department visits by 29 percent, their risk of hospitalizations by 39 percent and their risk of death by 64 percent. ”"
www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...

Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows

A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination

www.scientificamerican.com

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 3d

Sum: She is deeply problematic! 👎

She left the medical mainstream and rose to be RFK Jr.’s surgeon general pick wapo.st/46LWoKQ

She markets bogus "'herbal remedies and wellness products' & 'teas, supplements, and elixirs.'"

#ScienceMatters

She left the medical mainstream and rose to be RFK Jr.’s surgeon general pick

Casey Means, the surgeon general nominee, has criticized the medical establishment. She could be put in position to change it.

wapo.st

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 7d

America First means forcing American farmers to be dependent on government handouts because Trump destroyed farm exports with his tariffs while he bails out countries competing with American farmers. #MAGA #TrumpTax
www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...

Trump's trade agenda has a new flashpoint: The humble soybean

China has turned to soybeans from Argentine farmers even as the Trump administration telegraphs help for Argentina's economy. U.S. farmers have been left in the lurch.

www.nbcnews.com

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 9d

“When people who support extending the subsidies were asked who deserves the most blame if they expire, 39% said President Donald Trump and 37% said Republicans in Congress.” #shutdown
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

A majority of Trump supporters back extending Obamacare subsidies, poll finds

Without the tax credits, people will lose coverage, putting their health and finances at risk, experts say.

www.nbcnews.com

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 9d

“More than 22 million people receive the subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year unless Congress extends them. Losing the subsidies could mean that average out-of-pocket premium payments could double in 2026, from $888 a year to $1,904” #shutdown
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

A majority of Trump supporters back extending Obamacare subsidies, poll finds

Without the tax credits, people will lose coverage, putting their health and finances at risk, experts say.

www.nbcnews.com

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 9d

The more accurate headline is “The White House is lying about California using federal funds to give undocumented immigrants #Medicaid” #truth
www.latimes.com/environment/...

The White House says California uses a 'loophole' to give undocumented immigrants Medicaid. Experts disagree

The White House claims that California exploits a legal loophole to extend Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants. The truth is more complicated.

www.latimes.com

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 10d

Mom's COVID Shot Aided Baby, Too, Large Review Confirmed www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...

"...vaccinated mothers tend to have healthier pregnancies and infants. What is reassuring here is that we now have robust pooled evidence..."

#VaccinesWork

Mom's COVID Shot Aided Baby, Too, Large Review Confirmed

Vaccination during pregnancy was safe for both mom and baby

www.medpagetoday.com

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 10d

“Children under five, pregnant individuals and people with weakened immune systems are at the highest risk from #measles infections.

Measles during pregnancy can lead to serious complications, including miscarriage, preterm labour, stillbirth and congenital infection” #Ivax2protect

Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 10d

Heartbreaking.

Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak's 1st death www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak's 1st death | CBC News

Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became sick, died shor...

www.cbc.ca

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 10d

“The cost of premiums for people who buy their insurance through the #ACA marketplaces could more than double, rising from an average of $888 in 2025 to $1,904 in 2026,... About 4 million people would likely drop their insurance coverage” @kff.org #shutdown
www.cbsnews.com/news/governm...

Why ACA tax credits for 22 million Americans are at the center of the government shutdown drama

With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.

www.cbsnews.com

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 11d

It's flu vaccine time again. Here's what you need to know.

It's time get a flu vaccination. Here's who needs one and why

It's flu vaccine time again. After last winter, when the U.S. saw the highest number of flu-related child deaths in 15 years, pediatricians are urging the public to get them.

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 11d

JD Vance clearly doesn’t spend much time listening to ER physicians & nurses as he, Trump & the Republican Congress is stripping millions of Americans of their health care coverage.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11d

Vance: "If you're an American citizen & you've been to the hospital in the last few years, you've probably noticed wait times are especially large & very often somebody who's there in the ER is an illegal alien. Why do those people get healthcare benefits at hospitals paid for by American citizens?"

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 11d

#ICYMI “Undocumented immigrants can't get Marketplace health coverage.” #shutdown
www.healthcare.gov/immigrants/

Health coverage for immigrants

Get information on rules and options for immigrants at Healthcare.gov.

www.healthcare.gov

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 11d

“If Republicans have their way, millions of people who buy health insurance through the #ACA marketplaces will see premium spikes…. experts and leaders of state-based health insurance marketplaces say an extension realistically needs to pass by Nov. 1” #shutdown
thehill.com/homenews/552...

thehill.com

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 11d

Trump’s #MAHA is about promoting fake “cures” while taking away real health care from Americans by taking away #Medicaid and making private insurance unaffordable for millions of Americans. #OBBB #shutdown

Delthia Ricks @dricks.bsky.social · 12d

Looney: A fabricated video posted by Trump that shows him promoting a cure-all "medbed," popular among conspiracy theorists has drawn sharp warnings from health experts. His pitch used a fake Fox "news" logo. According to QAnon— and Trump—medbeds have hidden technology capable of curing any disease👇

Fake 'Medbed' Video Shared by Trump Risks Harm to Patients, Experts Warn

Doctors say miracle-cure conspiracy theory could delay care, expose patients to costly scams

www.medpagetoday.com

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 12d

Viewpoint: What we don’t see about #vaccines COULD hurt us

The Vaccine Integrity Project staff and advisors note the conspicuous absence of US health agency vaccine campaigns and annual vaccination reminders ahead of respiratory virus season.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

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Delthia Ricks @dricks.bsky.social · 12d

#LongCovid's risk for children doubles after a 2nd infection, according to a new study in Lancet Infectious Diseases. The new research provides evidence that Covid reinfections can increase the risk of long-term health consequences—even among the very young www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/h...

Long Covid Risk for Children Doubles After a Second Infection, Study Finds

www.nytimes.com

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