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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 1d

Is this a new grift? He operates on such a deranged level, it’s hard to know.

Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 1d

The only positive thing that could come of this is maybe that some Americans stop doing genital surgery on newborns who cannot consent (with most of them not even doing it for religious reasons). This is not a popular procedure even in Canada. Also, RFK Jr. is nuts.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

RFK JR: There are many other confirmations -- there are two studies that show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism. It’s highly likely because they are given Tylenol

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 2d

Anybody out there in BC get their magic text message that allows them to book a flu & covid vaccine? I’m guessing I won’t get a fall text because of my immun on May 2. BC is restrictive even for high risk people. I usually just don’t bother with that system because I found a helpful pharmacist.

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 2d

Shout out to Canada Strong, who now sells the combo flu and covid rapid tests. Got to use mine the day it arrived in the mail. canadastrongmasks.ca/products/wel...

Photo of rapid test for Flu A, Flu B, and Covid.

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 2d

☹️ Seems I picked up COVID from a family member’s funeral. Heard coughing there. BC hasn’t rolled out fall vax yet 😩. Last C19💉 in May. Immune system suppressed by sulasalazine, MTX, and anti-IL17A biologic so I can keep my joints. Hoping for the best so can get back to providing healthcare…

a woman sitting in a chair with her eyes closed and the hashtag # mafs on the bottom

ALT: a woman sitting in a chair with her eyes closed and the hashtag # mafs on the bottom

media.tenor.com

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 3d

It seems that at this point “leftist groups” could include people who advocate for defending funding for care homes for the elderly and pediatric medical care in poor places

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 3d

And the rule about live injected vaccines having to be given at least 4 weeks apart (if not given together) means it would take a couple months to give the 12 mo vaccine doses. For no good reason

Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 4d

A local young student died of s**cide. School and church used the words “suddenly died” in their statements. Don’t know if it’s just me, but the vile anti-vaxxers make me cringe with these words now. “Died unexpectedly” seems better. Just don’t feed the conspiracists. So sad. 😞

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 7d

That's really expensive!

Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 7d

Ouch. USD $499/mo is a big discount? It's about $200-$300 CAD per month in Canada for people who are willing to pay for it themselves (provincial plans kick in for lower income people taking it for diabetes).

Carolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd.bsky.social · 7d

Costco is stocking Ozempic + Wegovy for $499/month. Big discount, big headlines — but still out of reach for millions who need them most.

www.nbcnews.com/health/healt... #BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky #PedsSky #EMSky #NurseSky

Costco to sell Ozempic and Wegovy at a large discount for people without insurance

At $499 a month, the deal will help expand access to Novo Nordisk's weight loss drugs, but doctors say the hugely popular medications will still be out of reach for many who need them.

www.nbcnews.com

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 7d

Seeing people claiming that MMR vaccine can be given in pregnancy during an outbreak, based on AI summary of Health Canada guidelines (which do NOT recommend this). I believe AI hallucinations are going to kill some people.

a little girl wearing a til to nope shirt

ALT: a little girl wearing a til to nope shirt

media.tenor.com

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 12d

Excellent!

Canada Strong Masks @canadastrong.bsky.social · 12d

Never wonder whether it's COVID or FLU again.

ANNOUNCING THE FIRST combo rapid tests FOR HOME, approved by Health Canada.

Detect COVID, FLU A, and FLU B with just one swab.

This is a great tool to have ready the next time a family member isn't feeling well.

Well Life COVID and INFLUENZA rapid antigen test kits, package of 5.

Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 18d

NSAIDs in 3rd trimester can cause fetal harm from oligohydramnios. Can be severe and possibly fatal. This is why they are not a safe alternative past 20 weeks. www.marchofdimes.org/find-support...

Oligohydramnios

Oligohydramnios is when you have too little amniotic fluid. How is oligohydramnios detected and how is it treated?

www.marchofdimes.org

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 18d

Pregnant women who believe some drug/substance exposure could cause fetal problems sometimes rush to request an abortion, fearing the worst. Now what if the scare was not based on real evidence? We anticipate difficult conversations.

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 19d

Just reading this insane stuff today. 😯😯😬 drug shortages due to fringe ideas was a problem in the pandemic, and yet again the people with autoimmune disease & cancer will bear the brunt of this (fellow MTX dependent person)

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 21d

No excuses for firing on MSF. 😖

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · 23d

Good points. It is ironic that so many (white conservative men) are concerned with falling birth rates, while quite a few of the existing adults are not in favour of vaccines that ensure children make it out of childhood to adulthood.

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Alexandra Petri @petridishes.bsky.social · 23d

no price is too high to pay in this pointless war against lifesaving science!

Florida Decided There Were Too Many Children

The state’s elimination of vaccine mandates is a courageous first step toward decluttering itself of any excess kids.

www.theatlantic.com

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · Sep 5

Seems very much like eugenics if “you don’t need vaccines if you’re healthy”. The young, old, and pregnant are vulnerable to bad outcomes of respiratory infection. For shame!

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · Sep 3

That should "old enough"!

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · Sep 3

Sounds like what we used to call "witch doctor" in times past.

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · Sep 3

I'm working in healthcare but only only enough to know chickenpox, but not measles, diphtheria, polio, or rubella from firsthand experience. I am not looking forward to the dystopia (however, I am getting really good at detecting the syphilis).

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · Sep 3

Online chatbot refusing my address to ship an expensive electronic item I want to buy from them

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Sep 3

Knitters, crocheters and other yarn enthusiasts are feeling the ripple effects of President Trump’s repeal of a tax exemption for low-value imports.

Crafters face higher prices, delivery delays and supply issues.

Knitters snagged by tariffs, as yarn brands pause shipments to U.S.

At least a half dozen European brands suspended deliveries after the de minimis exemption ended, leaving crafters to contend with higher prices and supply issues.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Lisa MD @gardeninglisa.bsky.social · Sep 3

But clopidogrel (in 🇨🇦) is expensive and not available without Rx.