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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 1h

This was old. I would probably look at guidelines from respected medical societies like @acog.org

Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 1d

One more thing: the change in recommendations from MMRV being an option for the first dose to recommending giving them separately is a relatively minor change. But it removes choice, which is exactly what they say (falsely) that they care about. I fear it bodes ill for the future.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 1d

For science based vaccine recommendations for kids, go to the AAP, a trusted resource for parents and clinicians alike.
downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-...

downloads.aap.org

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 1d

The science remains the same. Covid vaccines reduce morbidity and mortality in every age group. They are very safe.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 1d

The CDC has finally given #Covid vaccine recommendations that are likely to drive down already low vax rates. They have removed blanket recommendations for universal Covid vax and instead recommend discussion w a clinician. This will decrease access and uptake but at least VFC kids will have access.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 3d

Same. The combination of cruelty and idiocy would be unbelievable if it weren't happening in front of our eyes.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 3d

Friends, get your flu shot in the next couple of weeks. It's an easy way to keep yourself and your family healthy and reduce your risk of being hospitalized with the flu this season.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 3d

There is some truth in this: "The politicians are afraid for their lives. That's the only reason they say nothing is happening." Describes what's going on in the Senate and House pretty well. That, plus greed, racism, and the bizarre urge to cover up criminal pedophilia and abuse.

Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 3d

I am so stuck on this question. It would be so simple to stop if only there were some will and spine.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 4d

Good. Co-sign. This was outrageous and senseless like so many other things they're doing. Hope the fee gets tossed out.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4d

In what appears to be the first major challenge to the new $100,000 fee required for H-1B visa applications, a coalition of health care providers, religious groups, university professors and others filed a federal lawsuit Friday to stop the plan.

Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

In what appears to be the first major challenge to the new $100,000 fee required for H-1B visa applications, a coalition of health care providers, religious groups, university professors and others filed a federal lawsuit Friday to stop the plan.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 4d

I'm so glad he's home safe but so sorry you went through that when he was peacefully protesting

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 5d

Drove past the VA Clinic in Kona today — please know that veterans’ health services are still open during the shutdown. If you need care, please reach out.

Mahalo to all our VA staff working hard to support those who served and to all of our federal workers keeping things moving in tough times.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 5d

Republicans shut down the government bc they want the American people to suffer so they can get richer.

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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 8d

I’m sorry, was it the DEMOCRATS who defunded Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to give tax breaks to billionaires

Nope-that was Trump

With votes from MAGA Senators like Roger Marshall

Now hundreds of rural hospitals will probably have to close

And only the Democrats are trying to stop this

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Analisa Swan (she/her) @analisaswan.bsky.social · 8d

Felon/GOP control ALL THE BRANCHES of government & are shutting down the government! They ripped away healthcare for millions of Americans, skyrocketing prices, throwing citizens lives into chaos! Why? Because felon/GOP are pocketing the people’s $ enriching themselves & corrupt billionaire cronies!

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 10d

And they're literally planning to shut down the government bc they don't want us to have healthcare and they don't want to #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
So there's that as another reason to not trust a thing they say. /end rant

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 10d

Also, there are no separate component vaccines for MMR, and vaccines save lives & don't cause autism. And autistic people, just like neurotypical people, can live healthy and fulfilling lives. So these bozos could shut up and do us a favor (but they won't).

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 10d

However, Tylenol (acetaminophen, which I can pronounce) is safe for babies, although any young infant with a fever should be seen by a doctor to evaluate for more serious infections.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 10d

Doctor here who has never heard of "medbeds." Jus sayin
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-79-pos...

Trump, 79, Deletes Weird AI Video Shilling Magic Beds

The “medbed” that Trump promoted is a far-right conspiracy theory.

www.thedailybeast.com

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 11d

ACETAMINOPHEN IS SAFE FOR BABIES
ACETAMINOPHEN IS SAFE FOR BABIES
ACETAMINOPHEN IS SAFE FOR BABIES
ACETAMINOPHEN IS SAFE FOR BABIES
ACETAMINOPHEN IS SAFE FOR BABIES
ACETAMINOPHEN IS SAFE FOR BABIES
ACETAMINOPHEN IS SAFE FOR BABIES
ACETAMINOPHEN IS SAFE FOR BABIES
(and I can pronounce it)

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12d

Yesterday, Meta unveiled a new "feed" on its platforms that will exclusively feature AI-generated videos.

This overshadowed another big announcement...

On Tuesday, Meta launched a super new PAC geared towards electing politicians that will block any AI regulation.

Hello?

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 12d

So excited to hear @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social speak this evening. Live stream here
manoa.hawaii.edu/speakers/reb...

Rebecca Solnit – UH Better Tomorrow Speaker Series

manoa.hawaii.edu

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 12d

I just got off a zoom call with the AMAZING @drannieandrews.com who has what it takes to beat Lindsey Graham and get him and his corruption out of the Senate in 2026. Please donate if you can. Thank you @pwdp.bsky.social for organizing!
secure.actblue.com/donate/pwdp4...

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 14d

WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM?

Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 15d

More than 1800 detainees are missing after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz. Their families and lawyers can’t find them and they’ve vanished from the ICE database. Feels like this should be a much bigger story www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz detainees drop off the grid after leaving site

As of the end of August, the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at Alligator Alcatraz during the month of July could not be determined by the Miami Herald.

www.miamiherald.com

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 15d

Here is the whole article
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump attacks Tylenol as officials unveil highly contentious conclusions on autism

President says acetaminophen – also known as paracetamol - increases risk when taken by pregnant women, assertion contradicted by research

www.theguardian.com