Patrick Hickey, MD
@pwhickey.bsky.social
Pediatrician. Infectious Diseases. Once a Soldier. Wishing we could all be a little more kind to each other.
2 AmazingDaughters™️ and a BadAssWife™️
My own opinions, typos, and blurry photos. Potty mouth. Needs an edit function; wouldn’t use it.
2 AmazingDaughters™️ and a BadAssWife™️
My own opinions, typos, and blurry photos. Potty mouth. Needs an edit function; wouldn’t use it.
Added the DOD account to my block list because it’s a walking advertisement for Hatch act violations just as its initial starting point
November 28, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Added the DOD account to my block list because it’s a walking advertisement for Hatch act violations just as its initial starting point
For the 2nd time, we hosted Friendsgiving last night- mostly high school era besties of AmazingDaughters™️ & their parents- even parents whose kids are still on semester abroad. I think we have a tradition now and looking forward to evolving.
3 fried breasts and 2 spatchcocked & duxelles stuffed.
3 fried breasts and 2 spatchcocked & duxelles stuffed.
November 28, 2025 at 4:17 AM
For the 2nd time, we hosted Friendsgiving last night- mostly high school era besties of AmazingDaughters™️ & their parents- even parents whose kids are still on semester abroad. I think we have a tradition now and looking forward to evolving.
3 fried breasts and 2 spatchcocked & duxelles stuffed.
3 fried breasts and 2 spatchcocked & duxelles stuffed.
This is the most Ravens of Ravens games (derogatory) imaginable
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This is the most Ravens of Ravens games (derogatory) imaginable
Coffee on Thanksgiving is the best because you just use the heavy whipping cream and then there are delicious fat globules on top
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Coffee on Thanksgiving is the best because you just use the heavy whipping cream and then there are delicious fat globules on top
And that especially includes getting vaccinated during the pregnancy.
Among the scariest moments of my intern year of residency, infants with pertussis was definitely near the top. The best defense for kids under two months old is to prevent exposure by making sure everyone in the family is up to date on TDaP.
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
And that especially includes getting vaccinated during the pregnancy.
“Louisiana officials waited to warn of whooping cough outbreak”
Now the person responsible has a national role…
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Now the person responsible has a national role…
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
“Louisiana officials waited to warn of whooping cough outbreak”
Now the person responsible has a national role…
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Now the person responsible has a national role…
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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The United Nations body charged with fighting the spread of HIV says the Trump administration's cuts to the US foreign aid budget have sent the global aid response into "crisis mode". #aids #hiv #health #world #politics #diseases #disorders #doctors #medical #professionals #government
UNAIDS says Trump's cuts have killed people and left millions without medicine
The United Nations body charged with fighting the spread of HIV says the Trump administration's cuts to the US foreign aid budget have sent the global aid response into "crisis mode". #aids #hiv #health #world #politics #diseases #disorders #doctors #medical #professionals #government
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The United Nations body charged with fighting the spread of HIV says the Trump administration's cuts to the US foreign aid budget have sent the global aid response into "crisis mode". #aids #hiv #health #world #politics #diseases #disorders #doctors #medical #professionals #government
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"She said that lenacapavir has become a kind of diplomatic carrot — and stick.
Friendly, compliant governments, like Eswatini, have received early shipments, whereas South Africa or Nigeria — countries that have fallen out of favor with Trump — seem to have received the short end of the stick."
Friendly, compliant governments, like Eswatini, have received early shipments, whereas South Africa or Nigeria — countries that have fallen out of favor with Trump — seem to have received the short end of the stick."
The US is fast-tracking this important HIV drug — for everyone except South Africa
Why the Trump administration is cutting out a country that needs it most.
www.vox.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
"She said that lenacapavir has become a kind of diplomatic carrot — and stick.
Friendly, compliant governments, like Eswatini, have received early shipments, whereas South Africa or Nigeria — countries that have fallen out of favor with Trump — seem to have received the short end of the stick."
Friendly, compliant governments, like Eswatini, have received early shipments, whereas South Africa or Nigeria — countries that have fallen out of favor with Trump — seem to have received the short end of the stick."
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Hi friends and followers! 👋
Can you please take a moment to tell our government to protect all vaccines? 👶🏼 Have to do it before 11:59 pm TONIGHT.
You do NOT have to be a clinician and Dr. Stone has great suggestions for wording ⤵️ Thank you! ❤️
www.regulations.gov/commenton/CD...
Can you please take a moment to tell our government to protect all vaccines? 👶🏼 Have to do it before 11:59 pm TONIGHT.
You do NOT have to be a clinician and Dr. Stone has great suggestions for wording ⤵️ Thank you! ❤️
www.regulations.gov/commenton/CD...
If you haven't yet done so, Pls submit a brief comment for the #ACIP meeting to www.regulations.gov/document/CDC...
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
November 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Hi friends and followers! 👋
Can you please take a moment to tell our government to protect all vaccines? 👶🏼 Have to do it before 11:59 pm TONIGHT.
You do NOT have to be a clinician and Dr. Stone has great suggestions for wording ⤵️ Thank you! ❤️
www.regulations.gov/commenton/CD...
Can you please take a moment to tell our government to protect all vaccines? 👶🏼 Have to do it before 11:59 pm TONIGHT.
You do NOT have to be a clinician and Dr. Stone has great suggestions for wording ⤵️ Thank you! ❤️
www.regulations.gov/commenton/CD...
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If you haven't yet done so, Pls submit a brief comment for the #ACIP meeting to www.regulations.gov/document/CDC...
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
If you haven't yet done so, Pls submit a brief comment for the #ACIP meeting to www.regulations.gov/document/CDC...
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
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3 infant #pertussis deaths this year in Kentucky. "Of the three infant deaths reported over the past 12 months, all three were not vaccinated, nor were their mothers."
We first tested maternal vaccination for whooping cough over 80 years ago. It's safe & effective & might have saved these babies.
We first tested maternal vaccination for whooping cough over 80 years ago. It's safe & effective & might have saved these babies.
www.wowktv.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
3 infant #pertussis deaths this year in Kentucky. "Of the three infant deaths reported over the past 12 months, all three were not vaccinated, nor were their mothers."
We first tested maternal vaccination for whooping cough over 80 years ago. It's safe & effective & might have saved these babies.
We first tested maternal vaccination for whooping cough over 80 years ago. It's safe & effective & might have saved these babies.
Today, after 3 months of procrastination, I spent 30 minutes making updates and edits to a chapter that I previously authored.
Please clap.
(My apologies to editors everywhere)
Please clap.
(My apologies to editors everywhere)
November 25, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Today, after 3 months of procrastination, I spent 30 minutes making updates and edits to a chapter that I previously authored.
Please clap.
(My apologies to editors everywhere)
Please clap.
(My apologies to editors everywhere)
This is a friendly reminder that if you are hosting the dinner and are known for making a certain “classic” dish, you can add to the menu but not delete/change.
I don’t make the rules.
(This is why my mom makes 2 kinds of gravy and both fresh & canned cranberry relish/jelly 🤩)
I don’t make the rules.
(This is why my mom makes 2 kinds of gravy and both fresh & canned cranberry relish/jelly 🤩)
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
This is a friendly reminder that if you are hosting the dinner and are known for making a certain “classic” dish, you can add to the menu but not delete/change.
I don’t make the rules.
(This is why my mom makes 2 kinds of gravy and both fresh & canned cranberry relish/jelly 🤩)
I don’t make the rules.
(This is why my mom makes 2 kinds of gravy and both fresh & canned cranberry relish/jelly 🤩)
Going to be cooking two spatchcocked turkey breasts and decided to make a layer of duxelles under skin.
2 lbs of diced thick cut bacon and 2 cups of minced shallots are cooking down with a trussed bunch of thyme (since I hate plucking leaves). Mushrooms soon.
2 lbs of diced thick cut bacon and 2 cups of minced shallots are cooking down with a trussed bunch of thyme (since I hate plucking leaves). Mushrooms soon.
November 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Going to be cooking two spatchcocked turkey breasts and decided to make a layer of duxelles under skin.
2 lbs of diced thick cut bacon and 2 cups of minced shallots are cooking down with a trussed bunch of thyme (since I hate plucking leaves). Mushrooms soon.
2 lbs of diced thick cut bacon and 2 cups of minced shallots are cooking down with a trussed bunch of thyme (since I hate plucking leaves). Mushrooms soon.
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The EPA will approve two new pesticides containing “forever chemicals” and relax a reporting rule for companies who make products with forever chemicals.
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The EPA will approve two new pesticides containing “forever chemicals” and relax a reporting rule for companies who make products with forever chemicals.
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
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ACIP comments are due today! Focus of the meeting will be HepB vaccine and "vaccine schedule" which is vague and ominous. If a guide/template is helpful, you can find it here: hepb.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/EXzaiD...
If you haven't yet done so, Pls submit a brief comment for the #ACIP meeting to www.regulations.gov/document/CDC...
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
November 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
ACIP comments are due today! Focus of the meeting will be HepB vaccine and "vaccine schedule" which is vague and ominous. If a guide/template is helpful, you can find it here: hepb.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/EXzaiD...
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Unfortunately, I can confirm that this is true.
I have known Carl for 2 decades and he is smart, dedicated, and quite apolitical, focused on science and getting stuff done on important problems.
Huge unnecessary loss of leadership and expertise.
I have known Carl for 2 decades and he is smart, dedicated, and quite apolitical, focused on science and getting stuff done on important problems.
Huge unnecessary loss of leadership and expertise.
Hearing news that Carl Dieffenbach, the Director of the Division of AIDS at #NIH (NIAID), has been removed from his position because he was "not aligned with HHS/OMB."
Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Unfortunately, I can confirm that this is true.
I have known Carl for 2 decades and he is smart, dedicated, and quite apolitical, focused on science and getting stuff done on important problems.
Huge unnecessary loss of leadership and expertise.
I have known Carl for 2 decades and he is smart, dedicated, and quite apolitical, focused on science and getting stuff done on important problems.
Huge unnecessary loss of leadership and expertise.
It was never about efficiency.
It was about taking a chainsaw to government agencies and programs that made people’s lives better-
but when all they remember is that “now things are worse”, they will blame “the government” and not Elon - and probably not Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
It was about taking a chainsaw to government agencies and programs that made people’s lives better-
but when all they remember is that “now things are worse”, they will blame “the government” and not Elon - and probably not Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘That doesn’t exist’: Doge reportedly quietly disbanded ahead of schedule
Statement by Trump administration confirms longstanding suspicions that Musk-led agency is on its way out
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
It was never about efficiency.
It was about taking a chainsaw to government agencies and programs that made people’s lives better-
but when all they remember is that “now things are worse”, they will blame “the government” and not Elon - and probably not Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
It was about taking a chainsaw to government agencies and programs that made people’s lives better-
but when all they remember is that “now things are worse”, they will blame “the government” and not Elon - and probably not Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I don’t remember, whether it was six or seventh grade me, who couldn’t remember the details and fully understand the “Teapot Dome scandal” but I do know that 80-100 years from now American school children won’t be able to fully grasp what the hell is happening now either.
November 24, 2025 at 4:59 AM
I don’t remember, whether it was six or seventh grade me, who couldn’t remember the details and fully understand the “Teapot Dome scandal” but I do know that 80-100 years from now American school children won’t be able to fully grasp what the hell is happening now either.
Love that I remember and know the importance of this post for all the OtherManyAmazingDaughters™️ that are out there
November 24, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Love that I remember and know the importance of this post for all the OtherManyAmazingDaughters™️ that are out there
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If anyone thought otherwise they haven’t been paying attention. RFKjr must go.
Kennedy Says He Told C.D.C. to Change Website’s Language on Autism and Vaccines
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
If anyone thought otherwise they haven’t been paying attention. RFKjr must go.
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They did this in Louisiana and currently have their worst pertussis outbreak in 35 years. Ridiculous.
NEW: Officials at the Indian Health Service have deemed terms like “immunizations” and “vaccines” risky “buzzwords” that require approval to be used in social media posts, pamphlets and presentations for patients.
The Indian Health Service Is Flagging Vaccine-Related Speech. Doctors Say They’re Being Censored.
Officials have deemed terms like “immunizations” and “vaccines” risky “buzzwords” that require approval to be used in social media posts, pamphlets and presentations.
www.propublica.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
They did this in Louisiana and currently have their worst pertussis outbreak in 35 years. Ridiculous.
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The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School is based at UVA and is be very curious about the mood and hallway conversations today
Mike Johnson on Trump calling for Democrats to be executed: "Attorneys have to parse the language and determine all that."
November 21, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School is based at UVA and is be very curious about the mood and hallway conversations today
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CDC 1946-2025: R.I.P.: Kennedy made the CDC site misleading. via @pauloffit.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi...
CDC 1946-2025: R.I.P.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has now weaponized the CDC website to promote his anti-vaccine views
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM
CDC 1946-2025: R.I.P.: Kennedy made the CDC site misleading. via @pauloffit.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi...
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GOP Sen. Ron Johnson is crowing about Robert Kennedy Jr.’s CDC pushing debunked vaccine misinformation.
“Time to apologize to Dr. Andrew Wakefield and all the others who were maligned and vilified for simply asking the right questions,” he says.
Wakefield’s paper was *fraudulent.*
“Time to apologize to Dr. Andrew Wakefield and all the others who were maligned and vilified for simply asking the right questions,” he says.
Wakefield’s paper was *fraudulent.*
November 21, 2025 at 2:05 AM
GOP Sen. Ron Johnson is crowing about Robert Kennedy Jr.’s CDC pushing debunked vaccine misinformation.
“Time to apologize to Dr. Andrew Wakefield and all the others who were maligned and vilified for simply asking the right questions,” he says.
Wakefield’s paper was *fraudulent.*
“Time to apologize to Dr. Andrew Wakefield and all the others who were maligned and vilified for simply asking the right questions,” he says.
Wakefield’s paper was *fraudulent.*