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Family Physician focusing on science, medicine, and 25 years of expertise to provide you with information you can use to improve your health and well-being. Posts from a Primary Care / Family Medicine perspective.
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March 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
While vitamin supplementation can help support your immune system, they pale in comparison to the efficacy of vaccines in preventing certain infections, like measles.
Vitamins vs. Vaccines: Fighting Infections with the Right Tools
Can Vitamin Supplements Prevent Measles and Other Infections? With the widespread measles outbreaks making headlines, many people turn to vitamin supplements for an immune boost. Public health officials recently encouraged the use of Vitamin A supplementation for the outbreaks in Texas. While having sufficient levels of vitamins like Vitamin A, D, C, and E can play crucial roles in supporting immune function, can they actually…
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March 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
While vitamin supplementation can help support your immune system, they pale in comparison to the efficacy of vaccines in preventing certain infections, like measles.
March 8, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Vitamin A doesn't prevent measles
March 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Vitamin A doesn't prevent measles
I knew it was too good to be true.
Yesterday, a lead spokesperson for HHS abruptly quit after 2 weeks because of a disagreement with RFK Jr. over messaging related to the measles outbreak. Today, RFK Jr. refused to promote vaccination in the media and instead made comments undermining the safety and effectiveness of MMR vaccine.
March 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I knew it was too good to be true.
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It wasn't on my bingo card to see this from #RFKJR. Glad to see this.
"Vaccines not only protect individual children from measles, but also contribute to community immunity, protecting those who are unable to be vaccinated due to medical reasons."
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"Vaccines not only protect individual children from measles, but also contribute to community immunity, protecting those who are unable to be vaccinated due to medical reasons."
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ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR.: Measles outbreak is call to action for all of us
MMR vaccine is crucial to avoiding potentially deadly disease
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March 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
It wasn't on my bingo card to see this from #RFKJR. Glad to see this.
"Vaccines not only protect individual children from measles, but also contribute to community immunity, protecting those who are unable to be vaccinated due to medical reasons."
www-foxnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.foxn...
"Vaccines not only protect individual children from measles, but also contribute to community immunity, protecting those who are unable to be vaccinated due to medical reasons."
www-foxnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.foxn...
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Richest guy in the world telling us we can’t afford to have our government fund cancer research.
March 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Richest guy in the world telling us we can’t afford to have our government fund cancer research.
Vaccines have saved millions of lives, yet misinformation continues to cause confusion and fear. With the rise of social media, myths about vaccines have spread rapidly, leading some to question their safety and effectiveness.
Vaccine Myths vs. Facts: Addressing Common Concerns and Misconceptions
Introduction Vaccines have saved millions of lives, yet misinformation continues to cause confusion and fear. With the rise of social media, myths about vaccines have spread rapidly, leading some to question their safety and effectiveness. In this post, we will address common vaccine myths with science-backed facts, providing clear explanations to help people make informed decisions about immunization. Myth #1: Vaccines Cause Autism…
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March 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Vaccines have saved millions of lives, yet misinformation continues to cause confusion and fear. With the rise of social media, myths about vaccines have spread rapidly, leading some to question their safety and effectiveness.
Vaccines work by training the immune system to recognize and fight diseases before encountering them naturally. They go through a rigorous pre-approval process and a post-release monitoring program to ensure a high level of safety.
The Science Behind Vaccines: How They Work and Why They’re Safe
Introduction Vaccines have revolutionized modern medicine, preventing millions of deaths and significantly reducing the burden of infectious diseases. However, despite their proven effectiveness, some people still have concerns about how vaccines work and their safety. In this post, we’ll break down the science behind vaccines, explain how they stimulate immunity, and discuss the rigorous safety measures in place to ensure they remain one of the safest medical interventions available.
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March 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Vaccines work by training the immune system to recognize and fight diseases before encountering them naturally. They go through a rigorous pre-approval process and a post-release monitoring program to ensure a high level of safety.
March 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Measles guidance provided by RFK Jr. includes information about administering vitamin A to measles patients, so I wanted to share this helpful graphic from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Vitamin A alone does not prevent measles. Vaccination does. @nfidvaccines.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Measles guidance provided by RFK Jr. includes information about administering vitamin A to measles patients, so I wanted to share this helpful graphic from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Vitamin A alone does not prevent measles. Vaccination does. @nfidvaccines.bsky.social
Perhaps it is because we keep using science to counter their lies, myths, and misconceptions, so they are cutting off access to the science.
PubMed has gone dark
A database I've used for over 30 years
I hope and pray it comes back soon!
A database I've used for over 30 years
I hope and pray it comes back soon!
March 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Perhaps it is because we keep using science to counter their lies, myths, and misconceptions, so they are cutting off access to the science.
Alright insurance companies, factor this into your cost v. savings analysis for these medications.
💥 GLP-1 DRUGS LOWER THE RISK OF 42 HEALTH CONDITIONS including:
👉strokes, heart attacks, cardiac arrest
👉substance use disorders (alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, opioids)
👉suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders.
👉seizures, neurocognitive disorders including
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👉strokes, heart attacks, cardiac arrest
👉substance use disorders (alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, opioids)
👉suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders.
👉seizures, neurocognitive disorders including
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Huge Ozempic and GLP-1 drug study finds they may lower risk of 42 health conditions, including heart attacks and Alzheimer’s disease
Drugs like Ozempic may reduce risks in dozens of health outcomes, including heart attacks and Alzheimer’s disease.
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March 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Alright insurance companies, factor this into your cost v. savings analysis for these medications.
Hey DOGE, if you are listening over here on #Bluesky, this seems like a great way to make efficient use of federal funds. Please share this with HHS Sec. Kennedy.
Idk, seems relevant
"...every $1 spent on childhood immunizations results in a savings of approx. $11. With discounted vaccine prices, every $1 spent on [Vaccines for Children] program results in even further savings."
VFC = funded by CMS -> Medicaid
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"...every $1 spent on childhood immunizations results in a savings of approx. $11. With discounted vaccine prices, every $1 spent on [Vaccines for Children] program results in even further savings."
VFC = funded by CMS -> Medicaid
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Health and Economic Benefits of Routine Childhood...
This report describes health and economic benefits from routine childhood vaccines among children born during 1994–2023.
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March 2, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Hey DOGE, if you are listening over here on #Bluesky, this seems like a great way to make efficient use of federal funds. Please share this with HHS Sec. Kennedy.
Even vaccine skeptic Sec. Kennedy knows increasing group immunity is the way out of this as he is sending emergency MMR vaccines to TX from the federal stockpile.
✅Measles was declared eliminated in U.S. in 2000 due to the measles vaccine.
📍Today, Mexico has issued a warning to avoid traveling to the U.S. because of measles outbreaks in Texas and 7 other U.S. states.
📍Today, Mexico has issued a warning to avoid traveling to the U.S. because of measles outbreaks in Texas and 7 other U.S. states.
March 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Even vaccine skeptic Sec. Kennedy knows increasing group immunity is the way out of this as he is sending emergency MMR vaccines to TX from the federal stockpile.
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Damn. If only there were a way to prevent measles AND rubella at the same time
Texas school confirms case of rubella as measles outbreak in state reaches 146 cbsaustin.com/news/nation-...
Texas school confirms case of rubella as measles outbreak in state reaches 146
The outbreak led to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child this week.
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March 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Damn. If only there were a way to prevent measles AND rubella at the same time
Vaccines are one of the best lifesaving interventions that medicine has developed and are an important part of our public health program here in the US.
The Lifesaving Power of Vaccines: How They Prevent Death and Disability
Introduction Vaccination is one of the greatest medical advancements in human history, responsible for preventing millions of deaths and disabling illnesses worldwide. Diseases that once devastated communities—such as measles, polio, and whooping cough—are now rare or eradicated thanks to vaccines. In this post, we’ll explore the remarkable impact of vaccines on public health, how they save lives, and why maintaining high vaccination rates is crucial for society.
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March 2, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Vaccines are one of the best lifesaving interventions that medicine has developed and are an important part of our public health program here in the US.
The Lifesaving Power of Vaccines: How They Prevent Death and Disability
Introduction Vaccination is one of the greatest medical advancements in human history, responsible for preventing millions of deaths and disabling illnesses worldwide. Diseases that once devastated communities—such as measles, polio, and whooping cough—are now rare or eradicated thanks to vaccines. In this post, we’ll explore the remarkable impact of vaccines on public health, how they save lives, and why maintaining high vaccination rates is crucial for society.
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March 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Vaccines are one of the best lifesaving interventions that medicine has developed and are an important part of our public health program here in the US.
This entire thread is important to read.
RFK Jr. thinks that a clinical trial should be done for the entire childhood vaccine schedule. Here’s why that will never happen.
1. You can’t do a randomized trial of something that we already know is safe and effective. There would have to be a placebo group that didn’t get vaxxed. Unethical.
1. You can’t do a randomized trial of something that we already know is safe and effective. There would have to be a placebo group that didn’t get vaxxed. Unethical.
February 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
This entire thread is important to read.
No longer a question of "Will people die as a result of these changes?", but rather "How many people will die?"
#VaccinesCauseAdults
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On Friday night, HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website. Materials are starting to come down.
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
February 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
No longer a question of "Will people die as a result of these changes?", but rather "How many people will die?"
#VaccinesCauseAdults
#VaccinesCauseAdults
I admit it. I'm biased. I'm biased towards science and expertise when it comes to medical advice. Things changed this week, so I had to speak up.
An admission about my biases
I want one of my first posts to introduce myself and let you know where I am coming from. I grew up in a small town in a Southern state, graduated at the top of my high school class and did the same at the state university I attended, with an Honors degree in Zoology, and minors in Psychology, Chemistry, and Spanish.
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February 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I admit it. I'm biased. I'm biased towards science and expertise when it comes to medical advice. Things changed this week, so I had to speak up.
I am starting a new blog to focus on ways that science, medicine, and expertise can improve your health. My long form writing will be at fpfocus.wordpress.com and I will be microblogging here.
#MedSky #FMSky
Not much to see yet at the site, so stay tuned.
#MedSky #FMSky
Not much to see yet at the site, so stay tuned.
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February 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I am starting a new blog to focus on ways that science, medicine, and expertise can improve your health. My long form writing will be at fpfocus.wordpress.com and I will be microblogging here.
#MedSky #FMSky
Not much to see yet at the site, so stay tuned.
#MedSky #FMSky
Not much to see yet at the site, so stay tuned.