Deirdre O’Reilly
@drdeird.bsky.social
Neonatologist at the University of Vermont. Interested in MedEd, health equity, leadership, and coaching. ❤️ vaccines and truth.
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Between 2017 and 2024, the percentage of newborns not receiving intramuscular vitamin K for prophylaxis nearly doubled, with refusal rates highest outside hospital births and among certain racial and ethnic groups. #HotTopicsNeo2025 ja.ma/48nSkBf
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Between 2017 and 2024, the percentage of newborns not receiving intramuscular vitamin K for prophylaxis nearly doubled, with refusal rates highest outside hospital births and among certain racial and ethnic groups. #HotTopicsNeo2025 ja.ma/48nSkBf
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Parents will still be able to get the hepatitis B vaccine for their children at no cost even though the CDC's vaccine advisers recommended a major change to the immunization practice.
https://cnn.it/3Ml3kqo
https://cnn.it/3Ml3kqo
December 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Parents will still be able to get the hepatitis B vaccine for their children at no cost even though the CDC's vaccine advisers recommended a major change to the immunization practice.
https://cnn.it/3Ml3kqo
https://cnn.it/3Ml3kqo
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💬Viewpoint: Eliminating universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccination risks an estimated 8% increase in annual perinatal #HepatitisB infections in the US, increasing preventable chronic disease burden. ja.ma/3Me0zHh
December 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
💬Viewpoint: Eliminating universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccination risks an estimated 8% increase in annual perinatal #HepatitisB infections in the US, increasing preventable chronic disease burden. ja.ma/3Me0zHh
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“This disease has gone down in the United States thanks to the effectiveness of our current immunization program,” adviser Cody Meissner said.
“In your opinion,” vice-chair Robert Malone said, interrupting him.
“Uhh, these are facts, Robert,” Meissner responded. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“In your opinion,” vice-chair Robert Malone said, interrupting him.
“Uhh, these are facts, Robert,” Meissner responded. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
CDC advisers delay vote on restricting infant hepatitis B vaccinations in tense meeting
From 1990 to 2019, reported cases of acute hepatitis B among kids declined by 99% due to infant immunization
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
“This disease has gone down in the United States thanks to the effectiveness of our current immunization program,” adviser Cody Meissner said.
“In your opinion,” vice-chair Robert Malone said, interrupting him.
“Uhh, these are facts, Robert,” Meissner responded. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“In your opinion,” vice-chair Robert Malone said, interrupting him.
“Uhh, these are facts, Robert,” Meissner responded. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune
December 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune
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Helpful article re the importance of Hep B vaccine by
@tarahaelle.bsky.social but what stood out: (All CDC links in this article are either CDC-archived ones or from Internet Archive, dated prior to Jan. 20, 2025, to reduce the risk of non-evidence-based updates under the new administration.)
@tarahaelle.bsky.social but what stood out: (All CDC links in this article are either CDC-archived ones or from Internet Archive, dated prior to Jan. 20, 2025, to reduce the risk of non-evidence-based updates under the new administration.)
Why reporters should cover this week's CDC meeting on hepatitis B vaccine and more
The CDC will discuss its current policy of hepatitis B vaccination at birth and other recommendations from Dec. 4-5. Here's what to know.
healthjournalism.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Helpful article re the importance of Hep B vaccine by
@tarahaelle.bsky.social but what stood out: (All CDC links in this article are either CDC-archived ones or from Internet Archive, dated prior to Jan. 20, 2025, to reduce the risk of non-evidence-based updates under the new administration.)
@tarahaelle.bsky.social but what stood out: (All CDC links in this article are either CDC-archived ones or from Internet Archive, dated prior to Jan. 20, 2025, to reduce the risk of non-evidence-based updates under the new administration.)
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Fuck you if you support him.
Trump on Minnesota's Somali community: "They contribute nothing. I don't want them in our country, I'll be honest with you."
December 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Fuck you if you support him.
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This is the most important op-ed you'll read this week. The Trump administration is about to get rid of the birth-dose of hepatitis B vaccine. That is a deadly choice for many families. @helenouyang.bsky.social tells her story. Now call your member of Congress. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/o...
Opinion | My Father Died of Hepatitis B Before the Vaccine. We Must Not Go Back.
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This is the most important op-ed you'll read this week. The Trump administration is about to get rid of the birth-dose of hepatitis B vaccine. That is a deadly choice for many families. @helenouyang.bsky.social tells her story. Now call your member of Congress. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/o...
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VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM!
However
Measles can cause encephalitis and brain damage.
Chickenpox can lead to permanent scars.
Meningitis has long term consequences like seizures and motor function disorders.
Polio can cause respiratory paralysis.
Vaccines are SAFE and prevent life long misery.
However
Measles can cause encephalitis and brain damage.
Chickenpox can lead to permanent scars.
Meningitis has long term consequences like seizures and motor function disorders.
Polio can cause respiratory paralysis.
Vaccines are SAFE and prevent life long misery.
No, Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism—Here’s the Proof Parents Need to See
Countless studies have shown no link between vaccines and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder. But some parents still hold onto that belief.
www.parents.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM!
However
Measles can cause encephalitis and brain damage.
Chickenpox can lead to permanent scars.
Meningitis has long term consequences like seizures and motor function disorders.
Polio can cause respiratory paralysis.
Vaccines are SAFE and prevent life long misery.
However
Measles can cause encephalitis and brain damage.
Chickenpox can lead to permanent scars.
Meningitis has long term consequences like seizures and motor function disorders.
Polio can cause respiratory paralysis.
Vaccines are SAFE and prevent life long misery.
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First let me say what’s most important -- fuck Bill Cassidy
TAPPER: Dr Cassidy, RFK Jr lied to you
CASSIDY: First let me say what's most important -- vaccines are safe.
CASSIDY: First let me say what's most important -- vaccines are safe.
November 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
First let me say what’s most important -- fuck Bill Cassidy
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November 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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We are witnessing a poisonous effort to destroy what the vast majority of Americans know is a key pillar of public health.
Vaccines are responsible for 40% of the reduction in child mortality achieved in the last half century.
Vaccines are responsible for 40% of the reduction in child mortality achieved in the last half century.
November 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
We are witnessing a poisonous effort to destroy what the vast majority of Americans know is a key pillar of public health.
Vaccines are responsible for 40% of the reduction in child mortality achieved in the last half century.
Vaccines are responsible for 40% of the reduction in child mortality achieved in the last half century.
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Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
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There’s real irony in this: lawmakers can’t get back to DC to vote to reopen the government because flights are canceled, thanks to the same shutdown they caused.
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
There’s real irony in this: lawmakers can’t get back to DC to vote to reopen the government because flights are canceled, thanks to the same shutdown they caused.
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Back out there on a beautiful Thursday. Lots of honks and waves. So much to stand up against, but so much to stand for. Keep finding the people who will be there with you to keep fighting for everyone else.
#FoodNotBallrooms #FoodIsAHumanRight #SaveSNAP #Indivisible
Song: Mon Rovîa, “Heavy Foot”
#FoodNotBallrooms #FoodIsAHumanRight #SaveSNAP #Indivisible
Song: Mon Rovîa, “Heavy Foot”
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Back out there on a beautiful Thursday. Lots of honks and waves. So much to stand up against, but so much to stand for. Keep finding the people who will be there with you to keep fighting for everyone else.
#FoodNotBallrooms #FoodIsAHumanRight #SaveSNAP #Indivisible
Song: Mon Rovîa, “Heavy Foot”
#FoodNotBallrooms #FoodIsAHumanRight #SaveSNAP #Indivisible
Song: Mon Rovîa, “Heavy Foot”
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Join us Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 12ET for a discussion on the NICU environment. Faculty, including Robert White, MD; John Zupancic, MD, MS, ScD; Roger F. Soll, MD; Danielle Ehret, MD, MPH, will discuss how infants are impacted by the sensory features of their care environment. #neosky bit.ly/43gdvlQ
November 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 12ET for a discussion on the NICU environment. Faculty, including Robert White, MD; John Zupancic, MD, MS, ScD; Roger F. Soll, MD; Danielle Ehret, MD, MPH, will discuss how infants are impacted by the sensory features of their care environment. #neosky bit.ly/43gdvlQ
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I helped make a film, out this week, called “Rovina’s Choice,” about the deaths this man without conscience or accountability has caused — already 600,000, ⅔ of them children.
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I helped make a film, out this week, called “Rovina’s Choice,” about the deaths this man without conscience or accountability has caused — already 600,000, ⅔ of them children.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Let's help Clay out here with some math.
The $4200/yr. is for a household. Average SNAP household has 1.9 people. So that's $2210/person.
$2210/year is $184/month, and that's a little over $6. per day.
Clay, let's see you stockpile groceries on $6/day.
Hell, let's see you eat on $6/day.
The $4200/yr. is for a household. Average SNAP household has 1.9 people. So that's $2210/person.
$2210/year is $184/month, and that's a little over $6. per day.
Clay, let's see you stockpile groceries on $6/day.
Hell, let's see you eat on $6/day.
October 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Let's help Clay out here with some math.
The $4200/yr. is for a household. Average SNAP household has 1.9 people. So that's $2210/person.
$2210/year is $184/month, and that's a little over $6. per day.
Clay, let's see you stockpile groceries on $6/day.
Hell, let's see you eat on $6/day.
The $4200/yr. is for a household. Average SNAP household has 1.9 people. So that's $2210/person.
$2210/year is $184/month, and that's a little over $6. per day.
Clay, let's see you stockpile groceries on $6/day.
Hell, let's see you eat on $6/day.
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"Ms. Monahan, 61, paid $439 a month for her coverage in 2025.
When she went to shop for next year’s plan, she learned that the monthly cost would jump to $1,059 for the same plan with an annual deductible of $7,100..."
Thanks, GOP congress! Thanks, Trump!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/h...
When she went to shop for next year’s plan, she learned that the monthly cost would jump to $1,059 for the same plan with an annual deductible of $7,100..."
Thanks, GOP congress! Thanks, Trump!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/h...
Obamacare Prices Become Public, Highlighting Big Increases
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"Ms. Monahan, 61, paid $439 a month for her coverage in 2025.
When she went to shop for next year’s plan, she learned that the monthly cost would jump to $1,059 for the same plan with an annual deductible of $7,100..."
Thanks, GOP congress! Thanks, Trump!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/h...
When she went to shop for next year’s plan, she learned that the monthly cost would jump to $1,059 for the same plan with an annual deductible of $7,100..."
Thanks, GOP congress! Thanks, Trump!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/h...
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“Go get a real job” is quickly becoming the popular refrain for dealing with these losers
New York, USA — September 9, 2025. A man reacts following a confrontation with federal agents on the 12th floor of 26 Federal Plaza, outside immigration courtrooms.
October 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
“Go get a real job” is quickly becoming the popular refrain for dealing with these losers
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
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October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
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The VON team is excited to see you at the jENS conference this week! In addition to hearing about all our programs at booth 40, VON team members and Global Health partners will be presenting in a variety of ways. #neosky
October 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The VON team is excited to see you at the jENS conference this week! In addition to hearing about all our programs at booth 40, VON team members and Global Health partners will be presenting in a variety of ways. #neosky