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Acting CDC director calls to 'break up' the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three shots

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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 2d

If it ain't broke, why try to break it?
#vaccination #MMR #publichealth #IDSky
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Individual vaccines for each virus aren't available in the U.S., and no published scientific evidence shows a benefit to separating the combined vaccine.

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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 3d

I find it increasingly more frustrated with the responses I've received from US Congressmen and Senators. I emailed Senator Sheehy about my concerns and distrust with the current ACIP members and this is what I get. I already know what ACIP is, and what RFK Jr is doing.
#ACIP #vaccines #publichealth

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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 3d

Clinicians are already involved in shared clinical decision-making when it comes to vaccines. However, this may pose some challenges with mass vaccination clinics as they often don't have clinicians available to discuss vaccination with vaccine recipients.
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CDC announces changes to COVID, childhood vaccines, touting 'informed consent'

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GOP Falsely Ties Shutdown to Democrats’ Alleged Drive To Give All Immigrants Health Care - KFF Health News

T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 3d

It's disappointing to see how comfortable politicians are with making false claims. This is a perfect example of the importance of getting the facts straight before making judgments about the issues.
#healthequity
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Immigrants living in the U.S. without legal status are generally ineligible for federally funded health care programs. Democrats’ funding proposal would restore access to Medicaid and the Affordable C...

T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 3d

...it essentially legitimizes the government's stance that vaccines cause autism despite all the data that do not support that claim.

Inside the High-Stakes Battle Over Vaccine Injury Compensation, Autism, and Public Trust - KFF Health News

T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 3d

Although adding autism to the list covered by the vaccine injury compensation program (VICP) will likely open a floodgate of frivolous claims...
#vaccination #publichealth #IDSky
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The evidence is unequivocal: Vaccines do not cause autism. Yet adding autism to the list of conditions covered by a federal payout program, as health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seems inclined to ...

T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 13d

I wonder if our congressional representatives actually read what their constituents write. I recently wrote to Congressman Downing, petitioning him to protect healthcare research funding. I'm unclear about how restricted access and telemedicine relate to my request.
#montana #congress #healthcare

After surprise $97,998 medical bill, Bozeman woman fights charges

T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 13d

This is an example of what we may see more of as more people become uninsured.
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“I’ll make payments the rest of my life to pay it all off.”

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Occupations with Large Shares of Workers Who Rely on Individual Market Coverage | KFF

T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 13d

More than 25% of farmers and ranchers rely on the ACA marketplace for their health insurance coverage. With insurance premiums expected to rise, more people may choose to drop health insurance coverage, especially as the cost-of-living has increased.
#montana #healthcare
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This analysis examines the share of adult workers in occupations that rely more heavily on individual market coverage for health insurance, which is largely made up by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Ma...

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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 15d

Sadly, this isn't about the freedom to decide whether to vaccinate anymore. This is gravitating towards banning vaccines. Pregnant mothers should "fight like hell" to protect vaccines so they can protect their babies from vaccine-preventable diseases.

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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 15d

An important historical point that he and RFK Jr have neglected to point out is vaccination played a key role in eliminating smallpox. Understanding the context is very important when developing an opinion about this issue.

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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 15d

If we were in the 1950s, parents wouldn't be as concerned about vaccine adverse effects because they were more worried about their kids dying from measles. It's hard for me to think that that is a point in history that RFK Jr thinks Americans were healthier.

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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 15d

The most frustrating part after reading this is Trump implying that vaccination is unnecessary and, therefore, suggesting the risk is greater than the benefits.

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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 15d

"...Trump told a story about a woman...and claimed her young son got a high fever after receiving a vaccine. The president then added he knew at least two other people who were “badly hurt” by vaccinations, but did not go into detail."
#vaccines #publichealth #IDSky
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Trump's misleading comments on autism validate the 'MAHA' movement and reveal its political potency

President Donald Trump's unproven statements about Tylenol, childhood vaccines and autism are validating the so-called Make America Healthy Again movement and revealing its potential political power.

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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 15d

Sadly, this isn't about the freedom to decide whether to vaccinate anymore. This is gravitating towards banning vaccines. 5/5

T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 15d

An important historical point that he and RFK Jr have neglected to point out is vaccination played a key role in eliminating smallpox. Understanding the context is very important when developing an opinion about this issue. 4/5

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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 15d

If we were in the 1950s, parents wouldn't be as concerned about vaccine adverse effects because they were more worried about their kids dying from measles. It's hard for me to think that that is a point in history that RFK Jr thinks Americans were healthier. 3/5

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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 15d

The most frustrating part after reading this is Trump implying that vaccination is unnecessary and, therefore, suggesting the risk is greater than the benefits. 2/5

T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 16d

I can confidently say that 100% of mothers with autistic children have breathed oxygen, drank water, or even seen the current president on television, but I wouldn't go so far as to say they cause autism.

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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 16d

An association is not the same as a cause-and-effect relationship. Additionally, it's important to review the evidence that HHS is using to support its claim. It's speculative at best...

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PAHO intensifies call to strengthen vaccination in light of rising measles cases in the Americas

T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 16d

And as our elected officials and their appointees keep convincing us of the harms that vaccines supposedly cause, they are conveniently ignoring the diseases that vaccines stop.
#vaccination #measles #publichealth
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Washington, D.C., 19 September 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas to strengthen vaccination efforts, improve surveillance, and accelerate out...

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‘Sick to My Stomach’: Trump Distorts Facts on Autism, Tylenol, and Vaccines, Scientists Say - KFF Health News

T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 16d

This is a perfectly good example of why we should rely on our doctors for medical advice.
#MedSky #IDSky #vaccines
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The White House’s autism announcement exaggerates links to Tylenol, misleads on vaccines, and sets back the field by ignoring decades of research, scientists say.

T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 17d

I worry that we may reach a point of no return where no amount of effort will reverse the damage the current administration has generated, destroying decades of progress.