@drdadsays.bsky.social
Pediatric primary care + infant feeding. Former engineer, now vaccine advocate & dad. Tweets are not medical advice. #ImmunizeUnder5s 🏳️🌈 he/him #Pedsky
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This is quite possibly the most damaging headline I think I’ve ever seen from the @nytimes.com
It’s not merely “CDC’s position,” it is established scientific fact
Portraying RFK Jr as a brave, swashbuckling maverick—out there challenging “scientific orthodoxy”—is astoundingly irresponsible
It’s not merely “CDC’s position,” it is established scientific fact
Portraying RFK Jr as a brave, swashbuckling maverick—out there challenging “scientific orthodoxy”—is astoundingly irresponsible
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
nyti.ms
November 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
This is quite possibly the most damaging headline I think I’ve ever seen from the @nytimes.com
It’s not merely “CDC’s position,” it is established scientific fact
Portraying RFK Jr as a brave, swashbuckling maverick—out there challenging “scientific orthodoxy”—is astoundingly irresponsible
It’s not merely “CDC’s position,” it is established scientific fact
Portraying RFK Jr as a brave, swashbuckling maverick—out there challenging “scientific orthodoxy”—is astoundingly irresponsible
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TRUMP: and this Daniel, he went into the den?
MAMDANI: The lion's den, yes
TRUMP: surely they ate him
MAMDANI: Here's the part where it gets a little Broadway: they didn't
TRUMP: Unbelievable
MAMDANI: The lion's den, yes
TRUMP: surely they ate him
MAMDANI: Here's the part where it gets a little Broadway: they didn't
TRUMP: Unbelievable
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
TRUMP: and this Daniel, he went into the den?
MAMDANI: The lion's den, yes
TRUMP: surely they ate him
MAMDANI: Here's the part where it gets a little Broadway: they didn't
TRUMP: Unbelievable
MAMDANI: The lion's den, yes
TRUMP: surely they ate him
MAMDANI: Here's the part where it gets a little Broadway: they didn't
TRUMP: Unbelievable
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stuart burns
RFK Jr. is completely reshaping vaccine policy. This is the man helping him do it.
Stuart Burns might be the most important CDC official you’ve never heard of.
www.ms.now
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
stuart burns
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New from me: I talked to CDC staffers about the new vaccines and autism page. They said things like:
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
“Embarrassing” and “horrifying”: CDC workers describe the new vaccines and autism page
"The best way I can put it is it feels like we're on a hijacked airplane."
www.motherjones.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
New from me: I talked to CDC staffers about the new vaccines and autism page. They said things like:
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
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The screengrab below is nuts. "This officer was so indiscriminate about shooting protesters that plaintiff, as a matter of law, cannot demonstrate he was targeted in retaliation for his First Amendment activity."
DO WE NOT SEE THE PROBLEM HERE
DO WE NOT SEE THE PROBLEM HERE
6th Cir. holds that because police officer also shot pepper balls at George Floyd protesters who weren't filming police, plaintiff (causing permanent vision loss) cannot show the officer shot him in retaliation for filming.
QI for officer.
ecf.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/25/11...
QI for officer.
ecf.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/25/11...
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The screengrab below is nuts. "This officer was so indiscriminate about shooting protesters that plaintiff, as a matter of law, cannot demonstrate he was targeted in retaliation for his First Amendment activity."
DO WE NOT SEE THE PROBLEM HERE
DO WE NOT SEE THE PROBLEM HERE
Has anyone in the peds world heard of Develo? Always tempting to ditch Athena...
November 17, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Has anyone in the peds world heard of Develo? Always tempting to ditch Athena...
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@kylegriffin1.bsky.social the @ama-assn.org has caved to Trump. They invited known grifter Dr Mehmet Oz to give a speech, but, the AMA board/ John Whyte decided to censor all delegates in the following way.
1. Questions can be asked, but all must be vetted.
1. Questions can be asked, but all must be vetted.
November 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
@kylegriffin1.bsky.social the @ama-assn.org has caved to Trump. They invited known grifter Dr Mehmet Oz to give a speech, but, the AMA board/ John Whyte decided to censor all delegates in the following way.
1. Questions can be asked, but all must be vetted.
1. Questions can be asked, but all must be vetted.
It is good to not get viral infections.
When I was a kid, getting "mono" was considered a rite of passage. Now we know it can be a much bigger deal, associated w/ chronic EBV activation, multiple sclerosis, & lupus.
"To figure out why only some people with EBV get lupus, Robinson and his team...
1/4
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
"To figure out why only some people with EBV get lupus, Robinson and his team...
1/4
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
Stanford researchers solve medical enigma in major new study
The Epstein-Barr virus is extremely common and can spread through saliva.
www.sfgate.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
It is good to not get viral infections.
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One of the things that's very difficult to really take to heart about MAGA conservatives is that you can't get them on hypocrisy about their children because they really don't give a fuck about their kids
Everyone who posts this should note that Megyn Kelly has a 14-year-old daughter. Do not let her off the hook on this.
This was always where this was headed.
November 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
One of the things that's very difficult to really take to heart about MAGA conservatives is that you can't get them on hypocrisy about their children because they really don't give a fuck about their kids
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dems, 2009: we can't do shit we only have 59 senators
dems, 2025: we can't stop them they have 52 senators
dems, 2025: we can't stop them they have 52 senators
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
dems, 2009: we can't do shit we only have 59 senators
dems, 2025: we can't stop them they have 52 senators
dems, 2025: we can't stop them they have 52 senators
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oh shit y'all, no more excuses, go go go
@vwwhitmore.bsky.social was so kind to share this link in which you can for free, via the internet, fax your senators. You could probably even just copy paste the 5calls.org script in there
Get em from all sides. Don't let them hide from their constituents
faxzero.com/fax_senate.php
Get em from all sides. Don't let them hide from their constituents
faxzero.com/fax_senate.php
Fax Senators
FaxZero lets you send free faxes to your senators with no subscription or sign-up.
faxzero.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
oh shit y'all, no more excuses, go go go
wilson is leading by 91 votes! make sure your vote has been counted! info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
King County Elections
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info.kingcounty.gov
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
wilson is leading by 91 votes! make sure your vote has been counted! info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
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the minute flights got canceled, Dems folded like a house of cards, leaving me to wonder why the fuck this post made some of you so angry
not enough chatter about how frequently members fly and how attacking airport capacity directly affects them in a way that cutting SNAP does not
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
the minute flights got canceled, Dems folded like a house of cards, leaving me to wonder why the fuck this post made some of you so angry
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A leader would not have lost eight colleagues tonight. This happened because you let it happen or because you’ve totally lost control of the caucus in one of the most important moments since you’ve been Democratic leader. Either way, it’s on you. You need to step down. We need someone who can lead.
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A leader would not have lost eight colleagues tonight. This happened because you let it happen or because you’ve totally lost control of the caucus in one of the most important moments since you’ve been Democratic leader. Either way, it’s on you. You need to step down. We need someone who can lead.
allergy friends, what do you advise infants in vegan families in terms of allergen exposure, both initial introduction and sustained exposure? is it worth them doing dairy and egg, for example, if they're not going to get it long term?
November 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
allergy friends, what do you advise infants in vegan families in terms of allergen exposure, both initial introduction and sustained exposure? is it worth them doing dairy and egg, for example, if they're not going to get it long term?
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COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Reduced Infections in Children with Eczema.
“Our study suggests that COVID-19 vaccination not only protects against coronavirus but may also have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis"
“Our study suggests that COVID-19 vaccination not only protects against coronavirus but may also have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis"
COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Reduced Infections in Children with Eczema - ACAAI Patient
Children with eczema may experience fewer allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research.
acaai.org
November 7, 2025 at 1:32 AM
COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Reduced Infections in Children with Eczema.
“Our study suggests that COVID-19 vaccination not only protects against coronavirus but may also have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis"
“Our study suggests that COVID-19 vaccination not only protects against coronavirus but may also have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis"
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No it’s important to listen to this. Because then you understand that many of them will do ANYTHING to keep power. Remember Musk got involved in the 2024 election after saying to Tucker “if she wins” I am definitely going to prison.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
Steve Bannon: If we lose the midterms and we lose 2028, some in this room are going to prison, myself included.
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
No it’s important to listen to this. Because then you understand that many of them will do ANYTHING to keep power. Remember Musk got involved in the 2024 election after saying to Tucker “if she wins” I am definitely going to prison.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
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The elimination of USAID was an unforgivable moral atrocity that should haunt Trump, Elon Musk and Marco Rubio for the rest of their days and beyond
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The elimination of USAID was an unforgivable moral atrocity that should haunt Trump, Elon Musk and Marco Rubio for the rest of their days and beyond
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Never let them say you can’t be a mensch AND a hater
Brad Lander is at the victory party and, folks, he has the custom one-of-one “GOOD FUCKING RIDDANCE” shirt.
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Never let them say you can’t be a mensch AND a hater
Wait Gavin Newsome is straight??
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Wait Gavin Newsome is straight??
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It’s not ever about the numbers—you can bring insane audience engagement, views, eyeballs to your verticals, shape the conversation in wonderful ways, win awards and on and on
And they still will nuke your job and your entire desk in the name of capital consolidation and kissing the fucking ring
And they still will nuke your job and your entire desk in the name of capital consolidation and kissing the fucking ring
November 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
It’s not ever about the numbers—you can bring insane audience engagement, views, eyeballs to your verticals, shape the conversation in wonderful ways, win awards and on and on
And they still will nuke your job and your entire desk in the name of capital consolidation and kissing the fucking ring
And they still will nuke your job and your entire desk in the name of capital consolidation and kissing the fucking ring
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Your average Subway 6-inch has an effective range of about 15 feet, making it best for CQC or a sidearm (side-sub?). For increased range and stopping power, you're going to want something baguette-based, like a Croque Monsieur.
It's not in this article but the government asserts that the sandwich was thrown at "point blank range", which implies subway sandwiches have defined effective weapon ranges of varying lethality, and I would like to see the government's chart of these ranges.
Trial Begins for Man Accused of Lobbing a Sandwich at a Federal Agent www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Your average Subway 6-inch has an effective range of about 15 feet, making it best for CQC or a sidearm (side-sub?). For increased range and stopping power, you're going to want something baguette-based, like a Croque Monsieur.
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Thank you @atg.wa.gov!
WA AG joins multi-state coalition supporting transgender student-athletes’ rights
“Attorney General Nick Brown officially joined 12 other states in a court brief supporting trans-inclusive sports policies.”
“Attorney General Nick Brown officially joined 12 other states in a court brief supporting trans-inclusive sports policies.”
WA AG joins multi-state coalition supporting transgender student-athletes’ rights
Washington’s attorney general is backing Minnesota in a fight over transgender student-athletes.
mynorthwest.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Thank you @atg.wa.gov!
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LAPD on horses charge at and beat guests standing in line to the Short Stop in Echo Park. @shoton35mm.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
LAPD on horses charge at and beat guests standing in line to the Short Stop in Echo Park. @shoton35mm.bsky.social
New paper on outcomes for adolescents getting gender affirming hormones
lukeallenphd.com/in-the-media...
lukeallenphd.com/in-the-media...
Changes in Suicidality Following Hormone Treatment for Trans Youth — Luke R. Allen, PhD
Study in The Journal of Pediatrics finds reduced suicidality among transgender adolescents after hormone therapy in one of the largest clinical samples.
lukeallenphd.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:12 PM
New paper on outcomes for adolescents getting gender affirming hormones
lukeallenphd.com/in-the-media...
lukeallenphd.com/in-the-media...