Jeremy Faust, MD
@jeremyfaust.bsky.social
ER doctor at Brigham and Women's in Boston, Harvard Medical School.
Words in: NY Times, WaPo, Atlantic, Slate, CNN. I'm also "editor-in-chief" of MedPage Today and write "Inside Medicine" on Substack:
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Words in: NY Times, WaPo, Atlantic, Slate, CNN. I'm also "editor-in-chief" of MedPage Today and write "Inside Medicine" on Substack:
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Clip #1 from Dr. Angela Rasmussen’s masterclass on pandemic preparedness (and the takedown of the NIH leadership’s anti-scientific essay on the topic).
Know the facts.
Full interview is here👇
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/nih-pandem... @angierasmussen.bsky.social
Know the facts.
Full interview is here👇
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/nih-pandem... @angierasmussen.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Clip #1 from Dr. Angela Rasmussen’s masterclass on pandemic preparedness (and the takedown of the NIH leadership’s anti-scientific essay on the topic).
Know the facts.
Full interview is here👇
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/nih-pandem... @angierasmussen.bsky.social
Know the facts.
Full interview is here👇
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/nih-pandem... @angierasmussen.bsky.social
RFK Jr.’s CDC fills its autism webpage with anti-vaxxer talking points.
Analysis here with quotes from current and former CDC experts 👇
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/rfk-jrs-cd...
Analysis here with quotes from current and former CDC experts 👇
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/rfk-jrs-cd...
November 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
RFK Jr.’s CDC fills its autism webpage with anti-vaxxer talking points.
Analysis here with quotes from current and former CDC experts 👇
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/rfk-jrs-cd...
Analysis here with quotes from current and former CDC experts 👇
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/rfk-jrs-cd...
An NIH scientist shared with Inside Medicine both the original email he received when the shutdown began and the one he received today.
With permission, I am posting slightly modified screenshots of both of those emails.
With permission, I am posting slightly modified screenshots of both of those emails.
October 30, 2025 at 3:05 AM
An NIH scientist shared with Inside Medicine both the original email he received when the shutdown began and the one he received today.
With permission, I am posting slightly modified screenshots of both of those emails.
With permission, I am posting slightly modified screenshots of both of those emails.
BioWatch, a bioterrorism surveillance program rolled out in 2003, was paused suddenly on Wednesday.
Although this poses no immediate threat to the American public, it is still cause for concern. Here’s what you need to know:
Although this poses no immediate threat to the American public, it is still cause for concern. Here’s what you need to know:
October 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
BioWatch, a bioterrorism surveillance program rolled out in 2003, was paused suddenly on Wednesday.
Although this poses no immediate threat to the American public, it is still cause for concern. Here’s what you need to know:
Although this poses no immediate threat to the American public, it is still cause for concern. Here’s what you need to know:
Typos aside, there is simply no such thing.
ECGs are not an indicator of age.
They literally do not contain that information, either directly or indirectly.
This is just made up gobbledygook.
So, my question is: why?
ECGs are not an indicator of age.
They literally do not contain that information, either directly or indirectly.
This is just made up gobbledygook.
So, my question is: why?
October 11, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Typos aside, there is simply no such thing.
ECGs are not an indicator of age.
They literally do not contain that information, either directly or indirectly.
This is just made up gobbledygook.
So, my question is: why?
ECGs are not an indicator of age.
They literally do not contain that information, either directly or indirectly.
This is just made up gobbledygook.
So, my question is: why?
Here’s a list circulating inside the agency—unconfirmed but shared by multiple sources—showing the offices believed to be hit hardest. 👇 (NOT CONFIRMED)...
October 11, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Here’s a list circulating inside the agency—unconfirmed but shared by multiple sources—showing the offices believed to be hit hardest. 👇 (NOT CONFIRMED)...
We have breaking news in Inside Medicine.
We had heard rumors of RIFs to CDC.
But this is the first visual confirmation that it has occurred tonight, and at high levels in the agency.
Here is what we know...and then some well-sourced rumors (but rumors, nonetheless, not confirmed) 🧵...
We had heard rumors of RIFs to CDC.
But this is the first visual confirmation that it has occurred tonight, and at high levels in the agency.
Here is what we know...and then some well-sourced rumors (but rumors, nonetheless, not confirmed) 🧵...
October 11, 2025 at 3:17 AM
We have breaking news in Inside Medicine.
We had heard rumors of RIFs to CDC.
But this is the first visual confirmation that it has occurred tonight, and at high levels in the agency.
Here is what we know...and then some well-sourced rumors (but rumors, nonetheless, not confirmed) 🧵...
We had heard rumors of RIFs to CDC.
But this is the first visual confirmation that it has occurred tonight, and at high levels in the agency.
Here is what we know...and then some well-sourced rumors (but rumors, nonetheless, not confirmed) 🧵...
Democrats should use the impending government shutdown to demand Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s resignation.
This is the best opportunity they are likely to have.
Hear me out:
This is the best opportunity they are likely to have.
Hear me out:
September 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Democrats should use the impending government shutdown to demand Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s resignation.
This is the best opportunity they are likely to have.
Hear me out:
This is the best opportunity they are likely to have.
Hear me out:
22 websites have been removed so far:
(Plus two more I’ve learned of since we posted this information)
(Plus two more I’ve learned of since we posted this information)
September 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
22 websites have been removed so far:
(Plus two more I’ve learned of since we posted this information)
(Plus two more I’ve learned of since we posted this information)
BREAKING NEWS over in Inside Medicine:
Censorship at the CDC. Again.
Two dozen websites were removed, including resources for health equity, disability, and LGBTQ+ care.
Here’s what we know:
Censorship at the CDC. Again.
Two dozen websites were removed, including resources for health equity, disability, and LGBTQ+ care.
Here’s what we know:
September 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
BREAKING NEWS over in Inside Medicine:
Censorship at the CDC. Again.
Two dozen websites were removed, including resources for health equity, disability, and LGBTQ+ care.
Here’s what we know:
Censorship at the CDC. Again.
Two dozen websites were removed, including resources for health equity, disability, and LGBTQ+ care.
Here’s what we know:
Look at the drastic cuts President Trump asked Congress to throw at the CDC.
He wanted zeroing out of all funding for chronic diseases, birth defects/developmental disorders, and injury prevention, and occupational health and a 65% reduction for environmental health at CDC...
He wanted zeroing out of all funding for chronic diseases, birth defects/developmental disorders, and injury prevention, and occupational health and a 65% reduction for environmental health at CDC...
September 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Look at the drastic cuts President Trump asked Congress to throw at the CDC.
He wanted zeroing out of all funding for chronic diseases, birth defects/developmental disorders, and injury prevention, and occupational health and a 65% reduction for environmental health at CDC...
He wanted zeroing out of all funding for chronic diseases, birth defects/developmental disorders, and injury prevention, and occupational health and a 65% reduction for environmental health at CDC...
The first column shows the funding for each program for fiscal years (FY) 2024-2025 (which were identical because Congress couldn’t agree on a new bill for FY 2025, so the government was funded by a continuing resolution)
Next comes the proposed funding level request by President Trump for FY 2026.
Next comes the proposed funding level request by President Trump for FY 2026.
September 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The first column shows the funding for each program for fiscal years (FY) 2024-2025 (which were identical because Congress couldn’t agree on a new bill for FY 2025, so the government was funded by a continuing resolution)
Next comes the proposed funding level request by President Trump for FY 2026.
Next comes the proposed funding level request by President Trump for FY 2026.
EXCLUSIVE: A summary of possible CDC funding based on the President’s Budget, the House markup, and the Senate markup.
Red: programs Trump wants entirely slashed.
Yellow: programs Trump requested substantial cuts.
Blue: flat or increased funding.
What does all this mean? 🧵
Red: programs Trump wants entirely slashed.
Yellow: programs Trump requested substantial cuts.
Blue: flat or increased funding.
What does all this mean? 🧵
September 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
EXCLUSIVE: A summary of possible CDC funding based on the President’s Budget, the House markup, and the Senate markup.
Red: programs Trump wants entirely slashed.
Yellow: programs Trump requested substantial cuts.
Blue: flat or increased funding.
What does all this mean? 🧵
Red: programs Trump wants entirely slashed.
Yellow: programs Trump requested substantial cuts.
Blue: flat or increased funding.
What does all this mean? 🧵
Coming up at 9am local time in Salt Lake City at ACEP25.
My review of infectious diseases news and literature from the last year.
Yes, I’m wearing my WHO tie that Dr. Tedros gave me, which is a flex I’m comfortable with.
SPCC Level 1, Ballroom H (there will be no dancing).
Be there or…don’t!
My review of infectious diseases news and literature from the last year.
Yes, I’m wearing my WHO tie that Dr. Tedros gave me, which is a flex I’m comfortable with.
SPCC Level 1, Ballroom H (there will be no dancing).
Be there or…don’t!
September 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Coming up at 9am local time in Salt Lake City at ACEP25.
My review of infectious diseases news and literature from the last year.
Yes, I’m wearing my WHO tie that Dr. Tedros gave me, which is a flex I’m comfortable with.
SPCC Level 1, Ballroom H (there will be no dancing).
Be there or…don’t!
My review of infectious diseases news and literature from the last year.
Yes, I’m wearing my WHO tie that Dr. Tedros gave me, which is a flex I’m comfortable with.
SPCC Level 1, Ballroom H (there will be no dancing).
Be there or…don’t!
Florida Man-in-Chief Dr. Lapado admits he didn't study the impact of ending routine vaccination requirements.
Ya know who did?
Real scientists.
Including Dr. Yvonne Maldonado, who Sec. Kennedy recently FIRED from the CDC's vaccine advisory committee.
Answer: This is dangerous.
Ya know who did?
Real scientists.
Including Dr. Yvonne Maldonado, who Sec. Kennedy recently FIRED from the CDC's vaccine advisory committee.
Answer: This is dangerous.
September 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Florida Man-in-Chief Dr. Lapado admits he didn't study the impact of ending routine vaccination requirements.
Ya know who did?
Real scientists.
Including Dr. Yvonne Maldonado, who Sec. Kennedy recently FIRED from the CDC's vaccine advisory committee.
Answer: This is dangerous.
Ya know who did?
Real scientists.
Including Dr. Yvonne Maldonado, who Sec. Kennedy recently FIRED from the CDC's vaccine advisory committee.
Answer: This is dangerous.
September 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
August 30, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I’ll be joining Boris Sanchez on CNN at the top of the 3pm ET hour to discuss our nation’s health prospects.
We are rapidly losing expertise. We stand to lose much, much more.
We are rapidly losing expertise. We stand to lose much, much more.
August 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I’ll be joining Boris Sanchez on CNN at the top of the 3pm ET hour to discuss our nation’s health prospects.
We are rapidly losing expertise. We stand to lose much, much more.
We are rapidly losing expertise. We stand to lose much, much more.
Recently, I wrote that we would soon find out just exactly who Dr. Susan Monarez is—and it hinged on whether she would stand up to Bobby Kennedy on not.
This is an indication … and we love to see it. @markzaidesq.bsky.social
This is an indication … and we love to see it. @markzaidesq.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Recently, I wrote that we would soon find out just exactly who Dr. Susan Monarez is—and it hinged on whether she would stand up to Bobby Kennedy on not.
This is an indication … and we love to see it. @markzaidesq.bsky.social
This is an indication … and we love to see it. @markzaidesq.bsky.social
Winter is coming, y’all
August 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Winter is coming, y’all
The CDC finally has a Director. (Once sworn in).
This leads to what may be one of the most profoundly important questions in the history of US public health.
Will Dr. Susan Monarez have the power, will, and ability to stop RFK jr. from dismantling what remains of the agency’s credibility? 1/2
This leads to what may be one of the most profoundly important questions in the history of US public health.
Will Dr. Susan Monarez have the power, will, and ability to stop RFK jr. from dismantling what remains of the agency’s credibility? 1/2
July 29, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The CDC finally has a Director. (Once sworn in).
This leads to what may be one of the most profoundly important questions in the history of US public health.
Will Dr. Susan Monarez have the power, will, and ability to stop RFK jr. from dismantling what remains of the agency’s credibility? 1/2
This leads to what may be one of the most profoundly important questions in the history of US public health.
Will Dr. Susan Monarez have the power, will, and ability to stop RFK jr. from dismantling what remains of the agency’s credibility? 1/2
Power panel starts at 3pm ET.
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July 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Power panel starts at 3pm ET.
Join us! open.substack.com/live-stream/... @doritreiss.bsky.social @pauloffit.bsky.social
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Who can get their flu shot this fall? My latest newsletter breaks down how access to flu vaccines, especially for kids and people on Medicaid, could be disrupted if HHS doesn’t adopt routine CDC recommendations.
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July 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Who can get their flu shot this fall? My latest newsletter breaks down how access to flu vaccines, especially for kids and people on Medicaid, could be disrupted if HHS doesn’t adopt routine CDC recommendations.
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That plus other stories in tody’s Inside Medicine.
Check it out and catch up 🙌
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Check it out and catch up 🙌
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/this-list-...
July 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
That plus other stories in tody’s Inside Medicine.
Check it out and catch up 🙌
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/this-list-...
Check it out and catch up 🙌
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/this-list-...
An update on vaccines at the CDC.
They’re getting foisted.
…and some pro-vaccine news here in my home state. 4/
They’re getting foisted.
…and some pro-vaccine news here in my home state. 4/
July 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
An update on vaccines at the CDC.
They’re getting foisted.
…and some pro-vaccine news here in my home state. 4/
They’re getting foisted.
…and some pro-vaccine news here in my home state. 4/