Bob Morris, MD, PhD
@rdmorris.bsky.social
Epidemiologist/physician/award winning writer.
University of Washington Environmental Health Sciences
Misinformation researcher
https://drbobmorris.substack.com
Founder
https://scienceaccountability.org
University of Washington Environmental Health Sciences
Misinformation researcher
https://drbobmorris.substack.com
Founder
https://scienceaccountability.org
Reposted by Bob Morris, MD, PhD
Don’t. Print. Lies. In. The. Newspapers.
The NYT definitely made a choice not to add “without evidence” to this headline.
F.D.A. Attributes 10 Children’s Deaths to Covid Vaccines
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Don’t. Print. Lies. In. The. Newspapers.
If it was just another random troll referring to a graph showing dramatic reductions in cervical cancer associated with the HPV vaccine as a scam, it would just be another day on X.
But this anonymous coder is followed and reposted by the Secretary of HHS.
That is obscene #CDC #HHS #NIH
But this anonymous coder is followed and reposted by the Secretary of HHS.
That is obscene #CDC #HHS #NIH
November 29, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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Studies and data don’t matter at the FDA.
He just knows!
He just knows!
November 28, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Studies and data don’t matter at the FDA.
He just knows!
He just knows!
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Our inept FDA commissioner feels “what Denmark does” should be the head of the EBM pyramid.
youtu.be/dVfdnHwDB6o
youtu.be/dVfdnHwDB6o
November 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Our inept FDA commissioner feels “what Denmark does” should be the head of the EBM pyramid.
youtu.be/dVfdnHwDB6o
youtu.be/dVfdnHwDB6o
Yeesh.
The 🤡"Ben" is Ben Marten. In 2020, he propped a COVID denialist group in CA called "Open Cal NOW". He also associated himself with people who contributed to Brownshit Institute as Ian Miller, "El Gato Malo", Daniel Horowitz, & Justin Hart before it existed! Enjoy.
web.archive.org/web/20201010...
web.archive.org/web/20201010...
November 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Yeesh.
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Lord help us; what a genuine tragedy for public health, healthcare, & science that Trump & RFK Jr appointed Great Barrington Declaration dudes into leadership roles 😢
Why is the head of the world’s preeminent medical science research institute relying on an anonymous, anti-vax, software engineer known only as “Ben” for his COVID epidemiology?
The answer does not bode well for the future of science based medicine.
open.substack.com/pub/drbobmor...
🧪 #episky #NIH
The answer does not bode well for the future of science based medicine.
open.substack.com/pub/drbobmor...
🧪 #episky #NIH
HHS Science Is Rotting From the Head
How RFK Jr and Jay Bhattacharya Are Undermining Science at HHS
open.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Lord help us; what a genuine tragedy for public health, healthcare, & science that Trump & RFK Jr appointed Great Barrington Declaration dudes into leadership roles 😢
The CDC just added an asterisk to “Vaccines do not cause autism.” And the explanation behind that asterisk?
Pure, gold-plated bullshit
Here’s what’s going on — and why it’s dangerous
Full evidence repository: scienceaccountability.org/the-reality-...
#Misinformation #ScienceMatters #VaccinesWork
Pure, gold-plated bullshit
Here’s what’s going on — and why it’s dangerous
Full evidence repository: scienceaccountability.org/the-reality-...
#Misinformation #ScienceMatters #VaccinesWork
November 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The CDC just added an asterisk to “Vaccines do not cause autism.” And the explanation behind that asterisk?
Pure, gold-plated bullshit
Here’s what’s going on — and why it’s dangerous
Full evidence repository: scienceaccountability.org/the-reality-...
#Misinformation #ScienceMatters #VaccinesWork
Pure, gold-plated bullshit
Here’s what’s going on — and why it’s dangerous
Full evidence repository: scienceaccountability.org/the-reality-...
#Misinformation #ScienceMatters #VaccinesWork
Why is the head of the world’s preeminent medical science research institute relying on an anonymous, anti-vax, software engineer known only as “Ben” for his COVID epidemiology?
The answer does not bode well for the future of science based medicine.
open.substack.com/pub/drbobmor...
🧪 #episky #NIH
The answer does not bode well for the future of science based medicine.
open.substack.com/pub/drbobmor...
🧪 #episky #NIH
HHS Science Is Rotting From the Head
How RFK Jr and Jay Bhattacharya Are Undermining Science at HHS
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Why is the head of the world’s preeminent medical science research institute relying on an anonymous, anti-vax, software engineer known only as “Ben” for his COVID epidemiology?
The answer does not bode well for the future of science based medicine.
open.substack.com/pub/drbobmor...
🧪 #episky #NIH
The answer does not bode well for the future of science based medicine.
open.substack.com/pub/drbobmor...
🧪 #episky #NIH
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DOGE was not a money-saving effort. It was an effort to chase down and prove right-wing conspiracy theories. They went after USAID to prove conspiracy theories about foreign aid. Then they went after SSA to, again, pursue conspiracy theories about Dems paying "illegals" to vote. 1/2
All DOGE accomplished was purging critical government staff, handing private data to outsiders, and sentencing thousands in developing countries to death by gutting USAID.
I don’t say this lightly: if there were any justice in this world, the people responsible for this devastation would be in jail
I don’t say this lightly: if there were any justice in this world, the people responsible for this devastation would be in jail
DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter
U.S. President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency has disbanded with eight months left to its mandate.
www.cnbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
DOGE was not a money-saving effort. It was an effort to chase down and prove right-wing conspiracy theories. They went after USAID to prove conspiracy theories about foreign aid. Then they went after SSA to, again, pursue conspiracy theories about Dems paying "illegals" to vote. 1/2
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Another unqualified HCQ and ivermectin pusher, a supporter of the “Tylenol causes autism” conspiracy, and, of course, an anti-vaxxer. Perfect resume to become an officer in RFK Jr.’s HHS.
Doctor Critical of Vaccines Quietly Appointed as C.D.C.’s Second in Command
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Another unqualified HCQ and ivermectin pusher, a supporter of the “Tylenol causes autism” conspiracy, and, of course, an anti-vaxxer. Perfect resume to become an officer in RFK Jr.’s HHS.
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Phil Knight is almost single handedly funding the OR GOP, one of the more extreme state GOPs in the country. Keep that in mind next time you’re in the market for sportswear or sneakers. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Nike co-founder Phil Knight makes record-setting donation to help elect Republicans
It is the single largest donation Knight has made to an Oregon candidate or political action committee.
www.oregonlive.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Phil Knight is almost single handedly funding the OR GOP, one of the more extreme state GOPs in the country. Keep that in mind next time you’re in the market for sportswear or sneakers. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Well, that will drive off another tranch of highly qualified reviewers. The cadre of researcher reviewers are most of the longest serving staff at CBER.
In an email to staff filled with unsupported accusations about the quality of the center’s research, CBER Director Vinay Prasad said no resources or time should be spent on ongoing projects started before he joined the FDA until discussed with him. #healthpolicy
CBER Poised for Research Shakeup As Prasad Makes Unproven Claims About ‘Polluted Science’
In an email to staff filled with unsupported accusations about the quality of the center’s research, CBER Director Vinay Prasad said no resources or time should be spent on ongoing projects started be...
insights.citeline.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Well, that will drive off another tranch of highly qualified reviewers. The cadre of researcher reviewers are most of the longest serving staff at CBER.
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Great article by @drjudystone.bsky.social about the impact cuts to government agencies are having on global health.
It was also noted that some international scientists refused to attend this conference because of ICE and racial profiling.
I am so deeply ashamed of our government.
It was also noted that some international scientists refused to attend this conference because of ICE and racial profiling.
I am so deeply ashamed of our government.
Reminders Of What Our Losses From CDC And USAID Mean
With the loss of USAID and much of CDC, our ability to respond to pandemics is at risk. Global health issues are a growing threat.
www.forbes.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Great article by @drjudystone.bsky.social about the impact cuts to government agencies are having on global health.
It was also noted that some international scientists refused to attend this conference because of ICE and racial profiling.
I am so deeply ashamed of our government.
It was also noted that some international scientists refused to attend this conference because of ICE and racial profiling.
I am so deeply ashamed of our government.
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No, he can't. At least he can't lead it competently. And WTF is this fawning headline? This man's policies have already started demolishing public health and vaccine infrastructure in the US and will likely lead to many unnecessary deaths.
Over many interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Michael Scherer about how he plans to remake America’s public-health system. Can he lead the scientific establishment he’s spent much of his life crusading against?
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
No, he can't. At least he can't lead it competently. And WTF is this fawning headline? This man's policies have already started demolishing public health and vaccine infrastructure in the US and will likely lead to many unnecessary deaths.
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The CDC is lying to you about vaccines and autism. The CDC webpage about vaccines and autism now misrepresents the science and lies to the public about vaccines and autism. It’s just part of RFK Jr.'s ongoing war on vaccines. sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-cdc-is-l...
The CDC is lying to you about vaccines and autism
The CDC webpage about vaccines and autism now misrepresents the science and lies to the public about vaccines and autism. It's just part of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s continuing war on vacc
sciencebasedmedicine.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The CDC is lying to you about vaccines and autism. The CDC webpage about vaccines and autism now misrepresents the science and lies to the public about vaccines and autism. It’s just part of RFK Jr.'s ongoing war on vaccines. sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-cdc-is-l...
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This is *despicable* framing.
The man is torpedoing science and this is how The Atlantic decides to present it?
The man is torpedoing science and this is how The Atlantic decides to present it?
Over many interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Michael Scherer about how he plans to remake America’s public-health system. Can he lead the scientific establishment he’s spent much of his life crusading against?
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This is *despicable* framing.
The man is torpedoing science and this is how The Atlantic decides to present it?
The man is torpedoing science and this is how The Atlantic decides to present it?
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Even the usually apolitical National Academy of Sciences has stepped up to call out the dangerous distortion of reality by RFK Jr.'s CDC on vaccines and autism.
www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
National Academies - Statement on CDC’s Updated Vaccine Guidance
National Academies respond to CDC’s updated vaccine guidance, offering scientific context and clarity on vaccine safety.
www.nationalacademies.org
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Even the usually apolitical National Academy of Sciences has stepped up to call out the dangerous distortion of reality by RFK Jr.'s CDC on vaccines and autism.
www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
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Jay Bhattacharya’s NIH, ugh.
How horrific to be destroying one of the world’s leading health & science research institutions all to please Trump/RFK Jr/Project 2025/Russ Vought.
I guess power hungry people will do all they can to further empower the powerful?
How horrific to be destroying one of the world’s leading health & science research institutions all to please Trump/RFK Jr/Project 2025/Russ Vought.
I guess power hungry people will do all they can to further empower the powerful?
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 1:03 PM
Jay Bhattacharya’s NIH, ugh.
How horrific to be destroying one of the world’s leading health & science research institutions all to please Trump/RFK Jr/Project 2025/Russ Vought.
I guess power hungry people will do all they can to further empower the powerful?
How horrific to be destroying one of the world’s leading health & science research institutions all to please Trump/RFK Jr/Project 2025/Russ Vought.
I guess power hungry people will do all they can to further empower the powerful?
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"we call on the CDC to return to its long history of promoting evidence-based information in the service of protecting the health and well-being of all Americans" -- this is sad when politics inserts itself so deep in what should be science based institutions
It is unprecedented that 47 medical and public health organizations should come together to condemn the actions of the CDC.
www.apha.org/news-and-med...
1. American Academy of Pediatrics
2. Academic Pediatric Association
3. American Academy of Family Physicians ....
www.apha.org/news-and-med...
1. American Academy of Pediatrics
2. Academic Pediatric Association
3. American Academy of Family Physicians ....
Statement on CDC autism website changes
Our organizations, representing autistic individuals, their families, medical professionals and public health workers, are alarmed that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is promoting the ...
www.apha.org
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
"we call on the CDC to return to its long history of promoting evidence-based information in the service of protecting the health and well-being of all Americans" -- this is sad when politics inserts itself so deep in what should be science based institutions
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I expect that many more worldwide would agree. Would you start asking, assuming word would quickly spread?
November 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I expect that many more worldwide would agree. Would you start asking, assuming word would quickly spread?
It is unprecedented that 47 medical and public health organizations should come together to condemn the actions of the CDC.
www.apha.org/news-and-med...
1. American Academy of Pediatrics
2. Academic Pediatric Association
3. American Academy of Family Physicians ....
www.apha.org/news-and-med...
1. American Academy of Pediatrics
2. Academic Pediatric Association
3. American Academy of Family Physicians ....
Statement on CDC autism website changes
Our organizations, representing autistic individuals, their families, medical professionals and public health workers, are alarmed that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is promoting the ...
www.apha.org
November 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It is unprecedented that 47 medical and public health organizations should come together to condemn the actions of the CDC.
www.apha.org/news-and-med...
1. American Academy of Pediatrics
2. Academic Pediatric Association
3. American Academy of Family Physicians ....
www.apha.org/news-and-med...
1. American Academy of Pediatrics
2. Academic Pediatric Association
3. American Academy of Family Physicians ....
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Just a reminder that our juvenile unprofessional current medical establishment didn’t hide their desire for revenge. They are happy to see medical research and clinical trials cut and halted.
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Just a reminder that our juvenile unprofessional current medical establishment didn’t hide their desire for revenge. They are happy to see medical research and clinical trials cut and halted.
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“Our organizations, representing autistic individuals, their families, medical professionals & public health workers, are alarmed that the CDC is promoting the outdated, disproven idea that vaccines cause autism.”
www.apha.org/news-and-med...
www.apha.org/news-and-med...
Statement on CDC autism website changes
Our organizations, representing autistic individuals, their families, medical professionals and public health workers, are alarmed that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is promoting the ...
www.apha.org
November 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
“Our organizations, representing autistic individuals, their families, medical professionals & public health workers, are alarmed that the CDC is promoting the outdated, disproven idea that vaccines cause autism.”
www.apha.org/news-and-med...
www.apha.org/news-and-med...
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NEW: I spoke with David Vickrey, the Daily Kos blogger Robert Kennedy Jr. spent the last five years pursuing in court with a dead-end, costly defamation lawsuit.
Here’s what he had to say:
www.importantcontext.news/p/robert-ken...
Here’s what he had to say:
www.importantcontext.news/p/robert-ken...
Robert Kennedy Jr. ‘Absolutely Tried to Silence’ Me: Blogger Sued by HHS Secretary Speaks Out
David Vickrey spoke with Important Context about the legal battle that consumed the last five years of his life.
www.importantcontext.news
November 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
NEW: I spoke with David Vickrey, the Daily Kos blogger Robert Kennedy Jr. spent the last five years pursuing in court with a dead-end, costly defamation lawsuit.
Here’s what he had to say:
www.importantcontext.news/p/robert-ken...
Here’s what he had to say:
www.importantcontext.news/p/robert-ken...
Not a good time to have an HHS secretary who doesn’t believe in infectious diseases
A Washington resident died of complications from an infection with a bird flu strain never before reported in humans, the state Department of Health said on Friday.
Washington resident dies of complications from bird flu strain never before reported in humans | CNN
A Washington resident died of complications from an infection with a bird flu strain never before reported in humans, the state Department of Health said on Friday.
www.cnn.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Not a good time to have an HHS secretary who doesn’t believe in infectious diseases