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Laura Jones MD

@ljonesak.bsky.social

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Pediatrician for almost 30 years, now retired so I can contribute to giving my grandkids and dog a better quality of life. In favor of democracy, civil rights, vaccines, cookies and mystery novels.

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Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 1d

Hmmm. I’m over 60 but attended with teen niece and nephew and my daughter and her husband in their 20s and 3 yo grandson so…no!

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 1d

No kings in Anchorage! 3 yo grandson with both his paternal and maternal (me)grandmas 💕. He also had his own sign that said “no kings, yes kisses” but had to borrow mine periodically so he could yell “quack!”.

Two grandmas and their toddler grandson with protest signs at NoKings

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 2d

This administration has killed the concept of irony.

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 2d

SO true!

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 3d

And reported them for pro-authoritarian content!

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 3d

Getting ready for tomorrow. #NoKings #pediatrics

Sign with duck image reads: pediatrician to RFK Jr wtf dude, #sackthequack

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Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 4d

“Under babied “ should be reserved for when you’re feeling under the weather and people don’t fuss over you properly!

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 4d

Hmmm. Pediatricians take Tricare and I can guarantee you don’t want us taking care of the adults at the VA 😳

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Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 8d

Is there a particular reason you’re taking health advice from your sister?

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Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 10d

True but this is an addition to the standard medical curriculum and some of the best physicians I’ve known were DOs. Criticize the BS of this summary (ECG now has crystal ball function and reads your age?) but it’s not because the writer is a DO.

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 10d

I am am MD and can assure you that DOs have equivalent training including the same residency training. NOT the same as ND (naturopath), DC(chiropractor) or NP (nurse practitioner). DOs are physicians and have the same qualifications as MDs.

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Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 13d

Reading US news on a visit to Canada is even more surreal. Which city is being invaded this week? We’re arresting toddlers? Which political opponent is being indicted? And Canadians are just up here living in a normal democracy like it’s 2024 or something.

Scruffy little white dog cuddles on baby play mat under baby toys

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Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 24d

Seemed so much less controversial then, though!

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 26d

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Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 27d

Oh, no, grandpa is confabulating on live tv again …

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 28d

I think your A- for CNN was too generous. Large population-based study is very, very strong evidence. The science is pretty clear!

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Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 28d

Hmmm. Not sure if mine is a porch kitty or a porch pirate. Probably the latter as it involved pumpkin theft.

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Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 28d

So no more “recreational” Tylenol?🙄

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Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · 28d

Pediatricians: 🤯

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · Sep 21

This sounds more like a case for (Protestant) sainthood than a description of any possible wound. (Last anatomy class was in the ‘80s but I feel confident not that much has changed.)

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Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · Sep 20

Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Votes to Limit Access to Covid Shots www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/h...

Let’s not pretend this is intended to improve safety. Requiring a medical consultation before getting a COVID shot is a barrier and will result in fewer at-risk people being protected.

Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Votes to Limit Access to Covid Shots

www.nytimes.com

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · Sep 19

“We will tell you the TRUTH, there is no other…”

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · Sep 19

As a member of the AAP (FAAP, like most pediatricians), I’m very happy that they didn’t legitimize this travesty of a medical body with their presence. Go AAP!

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · Sep 15

Of course, some fool is going to find this and use it to “prove” that vaccines cause left-handedness 🙄

Laura Jones MD @ljonesak.bsky.social · Sep 11

Totally fine with me! They’re welcome to him.