Alyson Smith
@pedsaly.bsky.social
Pediatric PA. Associate Professor. Passionate about healthy policies for kids, equity, and Simpsons memes. Chilli Heeler is my spirit animal. Grateful mama. 💕
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Alyson Smith
@pedsaly.bsky.social
· Aug 28
American Academy of Pediatrics vaccine schedule for newborns - 18 yrs is the one to use. Just published August 19, 2025 ❤️ downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-...
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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In reflection, these leaves fallen across a puddle, have found a way back into their parents’ arms.
November 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
In reflection, these leaves fallen across a puddle, have found a way back into their parents’ arms.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Why is it so hard for this man to admit that he got it colossally wrong by putting partisan politics ahead of science, medicine and the health and safety of the people of this country?
Politicians would earn so much more respect if more would openly admit when they get things disastrously wrong.
Politicians would earn so much more respect if more would openly admit when they get things disastrously wrong.
TAPPER: You were the deciding vote that allowed RFK Jr to ascend to the role of Health Secretary. Did you give him too much credit?
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
November 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Why is it so hard for this man to admit that he got it colossally wrong by putting partisan politics ahead of science, medicine and the health and safety of the people of this country?
Politicians would earn so much more respect if more would openly admit when they get things disastrously wrong.
Politicians would earn so much more respect if more would openly admit when they get things disastrously wrong.
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If you haven't yet done so, Pls submit a brief comment for the #ACIP meeting to www.regulations.gov/document/CDC...
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Hi friends and followers! 👋
Can you please take a moment to tell our government to protect all vaccines? 👶🏼 Have to do it before 11:59 pm TONIGHT.
You do NOT have to be a clinician and Dr. Stone has great suggestions for wording ⤵️ Thank you! ❤️
www.regulations.gov/commenton/CD...
Can you please take a moment to tell our government to protect all vaccines? 👶🏼 Have to do it before 11:59 pm TONIGHT.
You do NOT have to be a clinician and Dr. Stone has great suggestions for wording ⤵️ Thank you! ❤️
www.regulations.gov/commenton/CD...
If you haven't yet done so, Pls submit a brief comment for the #ACIP meeting to www.regulations.gov/document/CDC...
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
November 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Hi friends and followers! 👋
Can you please take a moment to tell our government to protect all vaccines? 👶🏼 Have to do it before 11:59 pm TONIGHT.
You do NOT have to be a clinician and Dr. Stone has great suggestions for wording ⤵️ Thank you! ❤️
www.regulations.gov/commenton/CD...
Can you please take a moment to tell our government to protect all vaccines? 👶🏼 Have to do it before 11:59 pm TONIGHT.
You do NOT have to be a clinician and Dr. Stone has great suggestions for wording ⤵️ Thank you! ❤️
www.regulations.gov/commenton/CD...
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Mere decades after the passing of Maria Montessori, we have the first large-scale RCT results of Montessori preschool. Seems pretty good.
www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1...
www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1...
November 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Mere decades after the passing of Maria Montessori, we have the first large-scale RCT results of Montessori preschool. Seems pretty good.
www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1...
www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1...
Sen Cassidy could also say:
“Yes. I was wrong.”
“He should be removed.”
“His policies are dangerous.”
“As I doctor, here’s how we know vaccines are safe and save lives ______.”
“I deeply regret my vote and commit to fighting medical disinformation that endangers the health of children and adults.”
“Yes. I was wrong.”
“He should be removed.”
“His policies are dangerous.”
“As I doctor, here’s how we know vaccines are safe and save lives ______.”
“I deeply regret my vote and commit to fighting medical disinformation that endangers the health of children and adults.”
TAPPER: You were the deciding vote that allowed RFK Jr to ascend to the role of Health Secretary. Did you give him too much credit?
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
November 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Sen Cassidy could also say:
“Yes. I was wrong.”
“He should be removed.”
“His policies are dangerous.”
“As I doctor, here’s how we know vaccines are safe and save lives ______.”
“I deeply regret my vote and commit to fighting medical disinformation that endangers the health of children and adults.”
“Yes. I was wrong.”
“He should be removed.”
“His policies are dangerous.”
“As I doctor, here’s how we know vaccines are safe and save lives ______.”
“I deeply regret my vote and commit to fighting medical disinformation that endangers the health of children and adults.”
The First Family at the Capital Area Food Bank, November 23, 2011
Support your local food bank here 🍎 www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
#feedpeople #HCWvsHunger
Support your local food bank here 🍎 www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
#feedpeople #HCWvsHunger
November 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The First Family at the Capital Area Food Bank, November 23, 2011
Support your local food bank here 🍎 www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
#feedpeople #HCWvsHunger
Support your local food bank here 🍎 www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
#feedpeople #HCWvsHunger
dream big, friends 💚
That night when Toad went to bed he thought the biggest thoughts that he could think. Toad thought about giant sunflowers. He thought about tall oak trees. He thought about high mountains covered with snow.
November 22, 2025 at 5:11 AM
dream big, friends 💚
Before your day clouds in technology and tasks, I hope you read this piece. I hope you find respite. And awe.
“I don’t see the wonders of nature as a reward so much as an invitation to keep trying. That for one night my suffering is recognized and relieved in magnitude equal to the weight I carry.”
“I don’t see the wonders of nature as a reward so much as an invitation to keep trying. That for one night my suffering is recognized and relieved in magnitude equal to the weight I carry.”
November 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Before your day clouds in technology and tasks, I hope you read this piece. I hope you find respite. And awe.
“I don’t see the wonders of nature as a reward so much as an invitation to keep trying. That for one night my suffering is recognized and relieved in magnitude equal to the weight I carry.”
“I don’t see the wonders of nature as a reward so much as an invitation to keep trying. That for one night my suffering is recognized and relieved in magnitude equal to the weight I carry.”
Trust scientists and pediatrics experts. #VaccinesSaveLives 💕
November 21, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Trust scientists and pediatrics experts. #VaccinesSaveLives 💕
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Planning to participate in #HCWvsHunger this year?
Let me know and I can be sure you’re on one of my starter packs!
Let me know and I can be sure you’re on one of my starter packs!
November 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Planning to participate in #HCWvsHunger this year?
Let me know and I can be sure you’re on one of my starter packs!
Let me know and I can be sure you’re on one of my starter packs!
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You shouldn’t be burdened with financial uncertainty just because you got sick.
While the Trump administration is causing chaos and making health care unaffordable for working families, in Illinois, we are working to ease the financial burden for the most vulnerable.
While the Trump administration is causing chaos and making health care unaffordable for working families, in Illinois, we are working to ease the financial burden for the most vulnerable.
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
You shouldn’t be burdened with financial uncertainty just because you got sick.
While the Trump administration is causing chaos and making health care unaffordable for working families, in Illinois, we are working to ease the financial burden for the most vulnerable.
While the Trump administration is causing chaos and making health care unaffordable for working families, in Illinois, we are working to ease the financial burden for the most vulnerable.
heyyyyyyy #PedSky #KidVengers and all who love kids…our chance to feed tons of families is coming soon! 👀🍎🎉
*can’t wait for this to arrive too
*can’t wait for this to arrive too
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
heyyyyyyy #PedSky #KidVengers and all who love kids…our chance to feed tons of families is coming soon! 👀🍎🎉
*can’t wait for this to arrive too
*can’t wait for this to arrive too
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RFK Jr is NOT a "vaccine skeptic."
He is an antivaxx grifter & zealot, as his actions in government now prove. He is a menace.
Dark sh*t...👇
Under RFK Jr., CDC reverses course on stance that vaccines don’t cause autism www.statnews.com/2025/11/20/c... via @helenbranswell.bsky.social et al.
He is an antivaxx grifter & zealot, as his actions in government now prove. He is a menace.
Dark sh*t...👇
Under RFK Jr., CDC reverses course on stance that vaccines don’t cause autism www.statnews.com/2025/11/20/c... via @helenbranswell.bsky.social et al.
Under RFK Jr., CDC reverses course on stance that vaccines don’t cause autism
A CDC website now promotes the debunked idea of a link between vaccines and autism.
www.statnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:39 AM
RFK Jr is NOT a "vaccine skeptic."
He is an antivaxx grifter & zealot, as his actions in government now prove. He is a menace.
Dark sh*t...👇
Under RFK Jr., CDC reverses course on stance that vaccines don’t cause autism www.statnews.com/2025/11/20/c... via @helenbranswell.bsky.social et al.
He is an antivaxx grifter & zealot, as his actions in government now prove. He is a menace.
Dark sh*t...👇
Under RFK Jr., CDC reverses course on stance that vaccines don’t cause autism www.statnews.com/2025/11/20/c... via @helenbranswell.bsky.social et al.
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If you aren’t following me on TikTok or Instagram, this is the quality content you’re missing out on.
November 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
If you aren’t following me on TikTok or Instagram, this is the quality content you’re missing out on.
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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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The CDC rewrote its vaccine guidance to suggest infant vaccines may cause autism. The federal government is no longer a reliable source of truth. And that’s what authoritarianism looks like; when science becomes political messaging.
@jvl.bsky.social in The Triad: lnk.thebulwark.com/49xjMNW?utm_...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The CDC rewrote its vaccine guidance to suggest infant vaccines may cause autism. The federal government is no longer a reliable source of truth. And that’s what authoritarianism looks like; when science becomes political messaging.
@jvl.bsky.social in The Triad: lnk.thebulwark.com/49xjMNW?utm_...
@jvl.bsky.social in The Triad: lnk.thebulwark.com/49xjMNW?utm_...
🚨 Helpful CDC update, plus steps to find accurate vaccine info, from pediatrician @drelizabethmurray.bsky.social via Instagram
November 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
🚨 Helpful CDC update, plus steps to find accurate vaccine info, from pediatrician @drelizabethmurray.bsky.social via Instagram
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Story today from the great @lenasun.bsky.social, who tracked down shocked CDC scientists who said they didn’t know the website was changing.
She also summarizes RFK Jr’s efforts to resurrect false claims on autism this year.
She also summarizes RFK Jr’s efforts to resurrect false claims on autism this year.
Under RFK Jr., CDC promotes false vaccines-autism link it once discredited
The CDC’s website now says health authorities ignored evidence of a potential connection between vaccines and autism, despite dozens of studies showing no link.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Story today from the great @lenasun.bsky.social, who tracked down shocked CDC scientists who said they didn’t know the website was changing.
She also summarizes RFK Jr’s efforts to resurrect false claims on autism this year.
She also summarizes RFK Jr’s efforts to resurrect false claims on autism this year.
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RFK Jr had committed to Bill Cassidy, as a condition to win his vote, that he would keep website language.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
RFK Jr had committed to Bill Cassidy, as a condition to win his vote, that he would keep website language.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
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“Since 1998, independent researchers have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism." -Dr. Susan Kressly, AAP President on recent changes to the CDC's website
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“Since 1998, independent researchers have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism." -Dr. Susan Kressly, AAP President on recent changes to the CDC's website
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A reminder that I’ve archived every public-facing web page from the CDC website prior to the Trump Regime purging data back in late January:
acasignups.net/cdc-website
acasignups.net/cdc-website
CDC.Gov Archive Index
With the Musk/Trump Administration bulldozing their way through seemingly every federal government website, teams of data analysts and archivers have been attempting to download and archive as much fe...
acasignups.net
November 20, 2025 at 5:13 AM
A reminder that I’ve archived every public-facing web page from the CDC website prior to the Trump Regime purging data back in late January:
acasignups.net/cdc-website
acasignups.net/cdc-website