If ACIP chooses to ignore evidence, when it comes to vaccines, parents and clinicians must ignore ACIP and look to those who continue to offer data-based guidance, especially our medical societies.

I don't think I've seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business.

Here's a special audio statement on my reaction to the HHS breaking announcement that it is terminating $500 million in investments in mRNA vaccine research.

More details to come in today's podcast.

Last week, @cidrap.bsky.social had the honor of meeting with Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss his career and the current state of public health.

Thank you UMN Humphrey School of Public Affairs for organizing the Distinguished Carlson Lecture and accompanying events!

Photo by Bruce Silcox

Today and every day - THANK YOU to all the public health professionals who work tirelessly to make the world a better place. #PublicHealthThankYouDay