This is worth reading as Montana received a large sum of money through the Rural Health Transformation Program, and an AI chatbot is being spotlighted as the solution to the shortage of physicians in the state.
#ruralhealth #montana
I so want to believe that he's turned a leaf, but I suspect he's just saying whatever to get through the congressional hearing.
#vaccination #publichealth #Pedsky
"In this national cohort study of 28 million individuals, the results found no increased risk of 4-year all-cause mortality in individuals aged 18 to 59 years vaccinated against COVID-19, further supporting the safety of the mRNA vaccines that are widely used worldwide."
#mrna #vaccine
"We find no evidence that CWF [community water fluoridation] is associated with lower adolescent IQ or cognition later in life."
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Interestingly, "Over half of respondents said Americans have a duty to be vaccinated to protect other Americans — a sentiment that rises to two-thirds of adults 65 and older who are old enough to remember a time before vaccines controlled serious childhood illnesses..."
"...49 percent, of GOP voters saying [the return of infectious diseases] was a price worth paying for the ability to refuse vaccines."
#vaccination #publichealth #pedsky
www.politico.com/news/2026/04...
Perfect example of making America healthy by gaming the system...
#vaccination
www.cidrap.umn.edu/public-healt...
It baffles me to see RFK Jr continuing to chip away vaccine access while cases of vaccine-preventable diseases continue to increase. There are so many other things that he can focus on that would make America healthier.
#vaccination #PedSky #publichealth
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/h...
It was great catching up with my mentor (I wish I had his fashion sense) and meet my mentee at #SHEASpring2026. I looked to seeing them again next year at #SHEASpring2027.
@sheaepi.bsky.social
My op-ed in @washingtonpost.com
Sometimes it’s hard to tell how an outbreak could have been prevented. But with raw milk and raw dairy, it’s pretty straightforward. These are preventable and fueled by misinformation.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
There is no evidence that blood containing antibodies from vaccination is harmful when transfused. However, misinformation about this can delay care and harm patients, as blood from an unvaccinated person is often available and can be very difficult to find.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/mor...
94% of confirmed measles cases in 2026 are associated with 1 of 16 outbreaks. International travel or immigrants aren't the main reason for cases. 92% of cases involved persons who are unvaccinated or vaccination status unknown.
#measles #vaccination #publichealth
www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/us-m...
It would be more helpful if the federal government actually addressed the underlying issues that plague rural healthcare. For most rural hospitals, they need sustainable funding for operation.
#ruralhealth #mtpol #montana
www.npr.org/2026/03/26/n...
This is a good reason why we encourage COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.
#vaccination #covid19 #pedsky #publichealth
www.npr.org/2026/03/25/n...
Although the CDC reported this finding, HHS continues to undermine COVID-19 vaccine development and vaccination efforts.
A new SARS-CoV-2 strain with the potential to evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination is now emerging in the US. In other words, this strain may lead to another surge in COVID-19 cases as it spreads across the country.
#COVID19 #publichealth
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AI can be a useful tool in healthcare, but it's not a substitute for doctors and nurses. In addition to being unable to perform procedures, it also lacks the human component that is essential to caring for sick patients.
#ruralhealth
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
That estimate isn’t an exaggeration. It’ll likely require a considerable reinvestment to rebuild a reputable public health system.
#publichealth
I really doubt medical schools will teach that beef tallow and raw milk are part of a healthy diet.
#nutrition
abcnews.com/video/130803...
I hope this is a not-so-subtle hint to the current administration on whom the public trusts on health issues. Hint...it's not politicians, pseudo-scientists, or wellness influencers.
#publichealth
www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/stark-divide...
Maybe they are trying to be mindful of visually impaired people. 🤷
Most Americans do support vaccines and vaccination efforts. I hope their votes will reflect that during the upcoming midterm election.
#vaccination #vaccines #publichealth
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
The next time someone asks me if I agree with the Medicaid work requirement, I'll ask them to read this article.
#healthequity #medicaid #mtpol
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This is the consequence of a successful measles vaccination program and achieving the measles elimination status. Until recently, physicians mostly saw measles cases in international travelers and visitors.
#measles #vaccination #pedsky #IDSky
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Antibiotic prescribing by dentists isn't often on the radar of many antibiotic stewards because dentists are often not part of a health system. Their impact on antimicrobial resistance isn't insignificant.
#AMSSky #IDSky
www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
I've been slacking on posting corgi photos. Here's a recent one for you all to enjoy.
#corgi
Unfortunately, it's likely that anti-vax influencers and certain elected and appointed government officials often fail to mention the complications associated with measles in their posts. Moreover, it’s unlikely that any amount of vitamin A will be beneficial for this unfortunate child.
It’s perfectly reasonable for parents to assess the safety of vaccines and carefully consider the potential risks and benefits of vaccinating their children. However, it’s crucial that this decision-making process is guided by the expertise of their children’s pediatricians.
The mother refused to vaccinate her child because the vaccine contained "unnecessary stuff they add to it" and claimed that she'd seen "kids who are perfectly normal, and then once they get it, they're not the same anymore."
