Jim Alwine
@jimalwine.bsky.social
Virologist, Retired UPenn Professor, avid defender of facts, scientific research, vaccines and public health. Bicyclist, hiker, grandfather, writer, owned by two dachshunds and bass player for the Herpetic Legion.
RFKJr continues to show his ignorance of health, science and infectious diseased. He endangers all of us. www.defendpublichealth.org/opinion/whop...
Whopper of the Week: RFK Jr. Has Plainly Stated His Belief in the Falsehoods of AIDS Denialism | Defend Public Health
In June 2023, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told New York Magazine, "There are much better candidates than HIV for what causes AIDS." This is blatantly false, contradicted by mountains of data and real-world ...
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November 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
RFKJr continues to show his ignorance of health, science and infectious diseased. He endangers all of us. www.defendpublichealth.org/opinion/whop...
“Waning Immunity and Falling Vaccination Rates Fuel Pertussis (whooping cough) Outbreaks.”
As I have written before the rise the US is seeing in measles is a bellwether foretelling that other vaccine-preventable diseases will rise. So here we have the rise in whooping cough. Picture a wee child
As I have written before the rise the US is seeing in measles is a bellwether foretelling that other vaccine-preventable diseases will rise. So here we have the rise in whooping cough. Picture a wee child
November 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
“Waning Immunity and Falling Vaccination Rates Fuel Pertussis (whooping cough) Outbreaks.”
As I have written before the rise the US is seeing in measles is a bellwether foretelling that other vaccine-preventable diseases will rise. So here we have the rise in whooping cough. Picture a wee child
As I have written before the rise the US is seeing in measles is a bellwether foretelling that other vaccine-preventable diseases will rise. So here we have the rise in whooping cough. Picture a wee child
NYT article reporting that Canada is about to lose its status of eliminating measles. It says Canada has reported 5000 cases and the US 1700. But we can be certain that the US number is a gross underestimate, it’s probably 5 times higher at the least. This is because RFKJr has
November 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
NYT article reporting that Canada is about to lose its status of eliminating measles. It says Canada has reported 5000 cases and the US 1700. But we can be certain that the US number is a gross underestimate, it’s probably 5 times higher at the least. This is because RFKJr has
RFKJr again and again endangers the health of all Americans
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Whopper of the Week: RFK Jr. Wants to Remove Aluminum from Vaccines and Endanger Americans' Health | Defend Public Health
Aluminum, found naturally in many foods, is sometimes added as a salt in tiny quantities to vaccines as an immune booster. For years, Robert F. Kennedy has said that aluminum-containing vaccines cause...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
RFKJr again and again endangers the health of all Americans
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Science is not a popularity contest.
The leader of the United States Government’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Martin Kulldorff, should understand this.
Instead, he thinks that because RFK Jr. has “many supporters”, scientists should listen to him.
The leader of the United States Government’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Martin Kulldorff, should understand this.
Instead, he thinks that because RFK Jr. has “many supporters”, scientists should listen to him.
October 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Science is not a popularity contest.
The leader of the United States Government’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Martin Kulldorff, should understand this.
Instead, he thinks that because RFK Jr. has “many supporters”, scientists should listen to him.
The leader of the United States Government’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Martin Kulldorff, should understand this.
Instead, he thinks that because RFK Jr. has “many supporters”, scientists should listen to him.
BELLWETHER. Bellwether is a word I’ve always liked. Originally bellwether is the name for the leading sheep of a flock, with a bell on its neck ( BTW, a wether is a castrated male sheep). But its meaning of being a lead
October 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
BELLWETHER. Bellwether is a word I’ve always liked. Originally bellwether is the name for the leading sheep of a flock, with a bell on its neck ( BTW, a wether is a castrated male sheep). But its meaning of being a lead
In the next presidential election I want a candidate who commits to demolishing the ball room and restoring the White House to its former beauty, this includes the rose garden. Even better if it’s all done with donated funds. The restoration might also require an exorcist.
October 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
In the next presidential election I want a candidate who commits to demolishing the ball room and restoring the White House to its former beauty, this includes the rose garden. Even better if it’s all done with donated funds. The restoration might also require an exorcist.
7,000,000 came out all over the US to protest Trump. That’s 2% of the US population. And that’s not counting the many who were sympathetic but couldn’t come out. There were large protests in deep red areas. And 2,000,000 more came out in countries across the world. One
October 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
7,000,000 came out all over the US to protest Trump. That’s 2% of the US population. And that’s not counting the many who were sympathetic but couldn’t come out. There were large protests in deep red areas. And 2,000,000 more came out in countries across the world. One
Prince Andrew surrendered his Duke of York title because of his ties with Jeffery Epstein. I can think of someone who should surrender their presidential title for the same reason
October 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Prince Andrew surrendered his Duke of York title because of his ties with Jeffery Epstein. I can think of someone who should surrender their presidential title for the same reason
The speaker of the house has said that the naked bicycle riders in Portland were a threat to police and ICE. Like the terrifying frogs. It would be laughable if it weren’t the case that 30-50% of Americans will believe this, will believe the lies about riots in Portland…will believe every lie
October 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The speaker of the house has said that the naked bicycle riders in Portland were a threat to police and ICE. Like the terrifying frogs. It would be laughable if it weren’t the case that 30-50% of Americans will believe this, will believe the lies about riots in Portland…will believe every lie
Mass CDC Firings, Confusion Will Cost Lives; Congress Must Act.
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Mass CDC Firings, Confusion Will Cost Lives; Congress Must Act | Defend Public Health
Mass firings at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, happening with no transparency and creating much confusion over the weekend, threaten the health of everyone in the U.S. and will lead t...
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October 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Mass CDC Firings, Confusion Will Cost Lives; Congress Must Act.
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So the Trump administration is saying that the firing of hundreds of CDC staff was a mistake, a "coding error", and then hired them back. Well I think the "mistake" excuse is BS. The firings were designed to cause chaos, anxiety and to kill morale. Another in a long 
October 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
So the Trump administration is saying that the firing of hundreds of CDC staff was a mistake, a "coding error", and then hired them back. Well I think the "mistake" excuse is BS. The firings were designed to cause chaos, anxiety and to kill morale. Another in a long 
Your health safety is in danger. Even if you are healthy and think you have good health care you are in danger. Why? Because Trump’s retaliatory firings over the past two days have decimated government health institutions especially the CDC. All of the monitoring
October 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Your health safety is in danger. Even if you are healthy and think you have good health care you are in danger. Why? Because Trump’s retaliatory firings over the past two days have decimated government health institutions especially the CDC. All of the monitoring
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Are you in Ohio? Know someone who is? Step up. Let Senator Jon Husted hear from you!
Sharing again for Ohio folks as we will be printing these Husted "thank you" cards early next week for Columbus delivery. I know many folks here have thoughts about his votes re PH & healthcare. Please take 60 seconds to write so we can share them with his staffers, and please share w/ Ohio friends!
Tell Jon Husted what you think about his track record on health and healthcare in #Ohio. Letters will be printed on note cards and hand delivered to his office on October 15th.
October 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Are you in Ohio? Know someone who is? Step up. Let Senator Jon Husted hear from you!
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An important and personal, heartfelt op-ed from @defendpublichealth.bsky.social's @brucemirken.mas.to.ap.brid.gy We Must Stand with Our #Trans Neighbors.
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I couldn't agree more. Thank you, Bruce
www.defendpublichealth.org/opinion/we-m...
I couldn't agree more. Thank you, Bruce
We Must Stand with Our Trans Neighbors | Defend Public Health
Most of us have some hobby or favorite activity we do to keep ourselves sane amid the pressures of daily living and the increasing political madness that is the USA. For me, it’s performing in communi...
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October 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
An important and personal, heartfelt op-ed from @defendpublichealth.bsky.social's @brucemirken.mas.to.ap.brid.gy We Must Stand with Our #Trans Neighbors.
www.defendpublichealth.org/opinion/we-m...
I couldn't agree more. Thank you, Bruce
www.defendpublichealth.org/opinion/we-m...
I couldn't agree more. Thank you, Bruce
Reposted by Jim Alwine
Dear NYT: When an anti-education fuckwit billionaire submits an op-ed on why we should dismantle higher education as we know it, you aren't obligated to print their nonsense.
October 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Dear NYT: When an anti-education fuckwit billionaire submits an op-ed on why we should dismantle higher education as we know it, you aren't obligated to print their nonsense.
Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools Trump just attacked? Sign this alumni petition now to support your school, defend democracy, and build a grassroots movement for campus freedom across America. alumni.controlshift.app/petitions/tr...
STAND WITH YOUR SCHOOL: Trump attacks 9 universities. Sign the alumni petition now.
Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools Trump just attacked? Sign this alumni petition now to support your school, defend democracy, and build a grassroots movement for campus freedom across America...
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October 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools Trump just attacked? Sign this alumni petition now to support your school, defend democracy, and build a grassroots movement for campus freedom across America. alumni.controlshift.app/petitions/tr...
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In a partnership with the Coalition for Health Resilience, Defend Public Health has a new blog post up about how vaccines are tested.
Vaccines Haven’t Been Tested? Let’s Clear That Up. | Defend Public Health
In a partnership with the Coalition for Health Resilience, Defend Public Health shares the facts about how vaccines are tested.
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September 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
In a partnership with the Coalition for Health Resilience, Defend Public Health has a new blog post up about how vaccines are tested.
Great article by
Gregg Gonsalves www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Gregg Gonsalves www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Trump and RFK Are Presiding Over a Massacre of the Innocents
The president’s dangerous misinformation about Tylenol is only the latest threat this government poses to infant and maternal mortality.
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September 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Great article by
Gregg Gonsalves www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Gregg Gonsalves www.thenation.com/article/poli...
VIRUSES ARE COMING. I live in Pima County Arizona where an announcement was sent out about cases of West Nile Virus infections and a death. West Nile is a mosquito-born virus which is not new to Arizona, but the point to
September 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
VIRUSES ARE COMING. I live in Pima County Arizona where an announcement was sent out about cases of West Nile Virus infections and a death. West Nile is a mosquito-born virus which is not new to Arizona, but the point to
A few weeks ago Defend Public Health posted a report called “Risk Factors for Autism Spectrum Disorder: What We Already Know From Scientific Evidence”. The report discusses all the factors and shows why vaccines are not a factor. If we had known that RFKJr was
September 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A few weeks ago Defend Public Health posted a report called “Risk Factors for Autism Spectrum Disorder: What We Already Know From Scientific Evidence”. The report discusses all the factors and shows why vaccines are not a factor. If we had known that RFKJr was
Dr. Charlotte Kuperwasser, who will be a presenter at the ACIP meeting on the topic of COVID19 vaccines, states that natural immunity following infection is better than that from the vaccine. Well there is something she isn’t telling you. You only get natural immunity AFTER infection, any
September 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Dr. Charlotte Kuperwasser, who will be a presenter at the ACIP meeting on the topic of COVID19 vaccines, states that natural immunity following infection is better than that from the vaccine. Well there is something she isn’t telling you. You only get natural immunity AFTER infection, any
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OpEd by @jimalwine.bsky.social and me asking Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to take control of all vaccines and to join The Rebellion…err..the West Coast Health Alliance along with CA, WA, OR, and HI.
Governor Hobbs: Please don’t stop at the COVID vaccine | Arizona Capitol Times
For the health of all Arizonans, young and old, it is essential to reject the vaccine misinformation and lies of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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September 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
OpEd by @jimalwine.bsky.social and me asking Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to take control of all vaccines and to join The Rebellion…err..the West Coast Health Alliance along with CA, WA, OR, and HI.
VIRAL INFECTIONS. All viral infections leave you damaged in greater or lesser ways. Maybe it’s lasting lung damage, development of cancer, loss of immunity, MS, long COVID, paralysis, shingles, loss of cognitive function. The list can go on, but the take home lesson is
September 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
VIRAL INFECTIONS. All viral infections leave you damaged in greater or lesser ways. Maybe it’s lasting lung damage, development of cancer, loss of immunity, MS, long COVID, paralysis, shingles, loss of cognitive function. The list can go on, but the take home lesson is