Alyson Smith

and deadly influential

*deep breath*

- Tylenol is safe in pregnancy. ACOG says so.
- Aspirin is good for certain high-risk pregnancies. ACOG says so.
- Ibuprofen isn’t used in pregnancy. But it has nothing to do with Reye syndrome.

Reye syndrome (rare) affects kids. We don’t give them aspirin. Good factual info here 🙂⤵️

The Simpson - hand holding a letter: “Dear Kids, I hope this letter finds you well. We are doing great. Your father is in the best chape his been since... well, ever. We miss you terribly. I hope these jellybean cookies will tide you over until you get home. Love, Mom & Dad”

hate it when the Sunday scaries stick around. Rest, brain! 💕

One can reasonably debate what "anti-vaccine" means in many cases.

But RFK jr going up to strangers and telling them not to vaccinate their kids should meet anyone's definition. Anyone who is being honest, at least.

One year later the child died. Vaccination is the way to prevent this.

Baby gets measles at 7 months of age. Survives but measles isn't done with him. When he is 7 years old, he gets Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis, which is fatal
Stage I – Behavioral/cognitive change
Stage II – Motor dysfunction
Stage III – Severe deterioration
Stage IV – Vegetative state ➡️ death

Loved it, on many levels 🙂

Infographic showing "The Evidence-based process for vaccine policymaking" - full infographic in link in the post.

Reminder: This is the traditional way #ACIP makes decisions. Source: vaccinateyourfamily.org/wp-content/u... @vaxyourfam.bsky.social

This is not how the new ACIP does it at all.

We spent a week on Vancouver Island last August - without exception every local we met was kind and *empathetic* when they learned we’re American.

My daughter noticed, and we still talk about how lovely the people are. Considering a trip back to another province this summer if you’ll all have us….

it could be good!

🙈

Photo of March calendar with a green and red decorative design and the words “you never know what the universe has waiting for you” in the center

were these always so ominous

*nodding*

Cervical cancer rates higher in states with low HPV vaccination rates

RFK Jr *lies* when he says cervical cancer risk is increased in women who get the HPV vaccine.

New study: "States with high vaccination rates have seen the biggest drop in cervical cancer, while states with low vaccination rates have had little to no progress"

www.cidrap.umn.edu/human-papill...

Photo of March calendar with a green and red decorative design and the words “you never know what the universe has waiting for you” in the center

this has to be a good thing

🥰

Just your regularly scheduled share of this masterpiece by @tomgauld.bsky.social

"Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding (1930)." #Einstein #Peace

After CDC vaccine changes, states push to keep childhood shots free, accessible Proposed legislation raises concern over “fractured” vaccine policies across the U.S.

A growing number of states are moving quickly to ensure that vaccines remain free and that health care workers remained protected for maintaining established public heath standards.
www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-...

Today is #RareDiseaseDay

Through EB Research Partnership, families, scientists, and supporters are pushing research forward, pioneering progress in EB and helping reshape what’s possible for rare diseases.

It’s not a matter of if.
It’s a matter of time.

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When Israel and America claim that this war is God’s will, remember that Jesus said that peacemakers are the children of God, not the warmongers.

Children should never be killed.

Be gentle with yourself - that’s a LOT. Fingers crossed for the best outcome 🙂

Lisa Simpson as President of the United States

Hope some cozy blankets and a good sleep are ahead for you ❤️

This flu is no joke my (young adult) daughter had to go to the ER and she had this.

Rev Lovejoy, in bed in eye mask, holding phone: Well, you know, Ned, the good book says “A gentle answer turneth away wrath.”

Thank you for sharing this - thinking of you ❤️‍🩹

my heart is heavy today 💚🤍❤️