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Dr. Richard Pan

@drpanmd.bsky.social

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Pediatrician, child & public health advocate, Fmr CA State Senator in Sacramento, CA. ❤️ Community Immunity! Sr Lecturer, UC Davis Public Health Sciences #PedSky #MedSky #PublicHealth

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · Mar 29

All of the physicians in Congress should publicly demand RFK Jr & Marty Makary testify on why Peter Marks was forced out of the #FDA .
“truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies”
#science #publichealth

Stephanie Armour @stephaniearmour.bsky.social · Mar 29

Resignation letter from FDA’s Peter Marks (he was director of its Center for Biological Evaluation and Research)

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 2d

America First means forcing American farmers to be dependent on government handouts because Trump destroyed farm exports with his tariffs while he bails out countries competing with American farmers. #MAGA #TrumpTax
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Trump's trade agenda has a new flashpoint: The humble soybean

China has turned to soybeans from Argentine farmers even as the Trump administration telegraphs help for Argentina's economy. U.S. farmers have been left in the lurch.

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 4d

“When people who support extending the subsidies were asked who deserves the most blame if they expire, 39% said President Donald Trump and 37% said Republicans in Congress.” #shutdown
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A majority of Trump supporters back extending Obamacare subsidies, poll finds

Without the tax credits, people will lose coverage, putting their health and finances at risk, experts say.

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 4d

“More than 22 million people receive the subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year unless Congress extends them. Losing the subsidies could mean that average out-of-pocket premium payments could double in 2026, from $888 a year to $1,904” #shutdown
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

A majority of Trump supporters back extending Obamacare subsidies, poll finds

Without the tax credits, people will lose coverage, putting their health and finances at risk, experts say.

www.nbcnews.com

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 5d

The more accurate headline is “The White House is lying about California using federal funds to give undocumented immigrants #Medicaid” #truth
www.latimes.com/environment/...

The White House says California uses a 'loophole' to give undocumented immigrants Medicaid. Experts disagree

The White House claims that California exploits a legal loophole to extend Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants. The truth is more complicated.

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 5d

Mom's COVID Shot Aided Baby, Too, Large Review Confirmed www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...

"...vaccinated mothers tend to have healthier pregnancies and infants. What is reassuring here is that we now have robust pooled evidence..."

#VaccinesWork

Mom's COVID Shot Aided Baby, Too, Large Review Confirmed

Vaccination during pregnancy was safe for both mom and baby

www.medpagetoday.com

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 5d

“Children under five, pregnant individuals and people with weakened immune systems are at the highest risk from #measles infections.

Measles during pregnancy can lead to serious complications, including miscarriage, preterm labour, stillbirth and congenital infection” #Ivax2protect

Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 5d

Heartbreaking.

Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak's 1st death www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak's 1st death | CBC News

Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became sick, died shor...

www.cbc.ca

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 6d

“The cost of premiums for people who buy their insurance through the #ACA marketplaces could more than double, rising from an average of $888 in 2025 to $1,904 in 2026,... About 4 million people would likely drop their insurance coverage” @kff.org #shutdown
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Why ACA tax credits for 22 million Americans are at the center of the government shutdown drama

With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.

www.cbsnews.com

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 6d

It's flu vaccine time again. Here's what you need to know.

It's time get a flu vaccination. Here's who needs one and why

It's flu vaccine time again. After last winter, when the U.S. saw the highest number of flu-related child deaths in 15 years, pediatricians are urging the public to get them.

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 6d

JD Vance clearly doesn’t spend much time listening to ER physicians & nurses as he, Trump & the Republican Congress is stripping millions of Americans of their health care coverage.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d

Vance: "If you're an American citizen & you've been to the hospital in the last few years, you've probably noticed wait times are especially large & very often somebody who's there in the ER is an illegal alien. Why do those people get healthcare benefits at hospitals paid for by American citizens?"

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 7d

#ICYMI “Undocumented immigrants can't get Marketplace health coverage.” #shutdown
www.healthcare.gov/immigrants/

Health coverage for immigrants

Get information on rules and options for immigrants at Healthcare.gov.

www.healthcare.gov

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 7d

“If Republicans have their way, millions of people who buy health insurance through the #ACA marketplaces will see premium spikes…. experts and leaders of state-based health insurance marketplaces say an extension realistically needs to pass by Nov. 1” #shutdown
thehill.com/homenews/552...

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 7d

Trump’s #MAHA is about promoting fake “cures” while taking away real health care from Americans by taking away #Medicaid and making private insurance unaffordable for millions of Americans. #OBBB #shutdown

Delthia Ricks @dricks.bsky.social · 7d

Looney: A fabricated video posted by Trump that shows him promoting a cure-all "medbed," popular among conspiracy theorists has drawn sharp warnings from health experts. His pitch used a fake Fox "news" logo. According to QAnon— and Trump—medbeds have hidden technology capable of curing any disease👇

Fake 'Medbed' Video Shared by Trump Risks Harm to Patients, Experts Warn

Doctors say miracle-cure conspiracy theory could delay care, expose patients to costly scams

www.medpagetoday.com

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 8d

Viewpoint: What we don’t see about #vaccines COULD hurt us

The Vaccine Integrity Project staff and advisors note the conspicuous absence of US health agency vaccine campaigns and annual vaccination reminders ahead of respiratory virus season.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

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Delthia Ricks @dricks.bsky.social · 7d

#LongCovid's risk for children doubles after a 2nd infection, according to a new study in Lancet Infectious Diseases. The new research provides evidence that Covid reinfections can increase the risk of long-term health consequences—even among the very young www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/h...

Long Covid Risk for Children Doubles After a Second Infection, Study Finds

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 11d

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,514 #measles cases as of Sept. 24, the highest number of annual cases since the United States declared measles eliminated in 2000.” #CDC

The Upshot @upshot.nytimes.com · 11d

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Tracking U.S. Measles Outbreaks (Gift Article)

As new cases are reported, our maps show the spread of the virus.

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 12d

“ #SSPE tends to occur several years after a person has #measles, even though the person seems to have fully recovered from the illness…. Immunization against measles is the only known prevention for SSPE.” #Ivax2protect
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Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a progressive, disabling, and deadly brain disorder related to measles (rubeola) infection.

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 12d

“A school-age child in Los Angeles has died of a rare complication from #measles, years after being infected with the virus…. the child got measles as an infant before they were eligible for their first measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) shot.” #SSPE
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Los Angeles child dies from rare measles complication years after recovery

The county health department said the death is a "painful reminder" of how dangerous measles can be in unvaccinated people.

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 12d

“Because they were all under the age of 1, none had been eligible to receive the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine…. Utah has now seen 41 officially confirmed #measles cases this year” #vax2protect #CommunityImmunity
www.sltrib.com/news/2025/09...

Nearly a dozen Utah infants were exposed to measles, triggering a race for preventive treatment

Utah health officials discovered a person infected with measles visited a Logan medical clinic, where 11 vulnerable babies were exposed, launching a race to get the infants preventative treatment.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 13d

Studies have found that many vaccines may be associated with a reduced risk of dementia.

Here are four of the most common ones with the strongest links.

4 vaccines linked to a lower risk of dementia, according to science

Some vaccine-preventable diseases are linked to accelerated brain atrophy and increased dementia risk years down the line.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 13d

We have people in power making broad claims around certain drugs and autism that have been continuously disproven.

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 14d

Facebook data reveal the devastating real-world harms caused by the spread of #misinformation theconversation.com/facebook-dat... by @acarson.bsky.social et al.

Misinformation’s real-world impact: "linked to poor health outcomes, falling public trust, and significant societal harm."

Facebook data reveal the devastating real-world harms caused by the spread of misinformation

New research reveals misinformation’s real-world impact, including poor health outcomes, falling public trust, and significant societal harm.

theconversation.com

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 14d

“Apr 2025 survey by Annenberg that focused specifically on #measles, mumps & rubella vaccine mandates found that 70% of the public supported MMR mandates in public schools — a significant increase from Aug 2023, when just 63% of the public said they supported them.”
www.inquirer.com/health/ameri...

Despite escalating anti-vaccine rhetoric, most Americans support vaccine mandates, surveys find

An April 2025 survey found that 70% of the public believes children should be required to receive the MMR vaccine before attending public school.

www.inquirer.com

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 15d

@apapsychiatric.bsky.social #Medsky #science

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 15d

“About 79% of kindergartners in Washington County, Utah, are vaccinated against #measles,…. That’s only slightly higher than rates in Gaines County, Texas, the epicenter of the 2025 outbreak earlier this year — and well below the 95% level of herd immunity” #Ivax2protect #CommunityImmunity

NBC News @nbcnews.com · 16d

One of the largest measles outbreaks in the U.S. is now centered in bordering areas of southwestern Utah and Arizona.

Measles outbreak growing in parts of Arizona and Utah, health officials say

Measles vaccination rates have plummeted in the neighboring communities over the last 10 years.

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ACOG @acog.org · 16d

ACOG reaffirms that acetaminophen is safe for managing pain and fever during pregnancy. No reputable studies support suggestions like those in HHS’s recent announcement linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism; in fact, high-quality studies show no such risk. https://bit.ly/47Wxc59

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