Dr. Richard Pan

U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number.

“The U.S. has now confirmed 1,563 cases this year, according to the #CDC — the highest annual number in more than three decades…. the CDC has confirmed 44 #measles outbreaks in 41 states this year.” #Ivax2protect
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RFK Nr & Trump don’t learn from their past mistakes. Unfortunately, these mistakes put Americans in danger.
#ICYMI #CDC #PublicHealth
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CDC has been a global leader in public health & played a key role in smallpox eradication. Health depts in red states & blue states rely on CDC expertise & support. The CDC EIS program trains the next generation of public health leaders & disease detectives.

They are burning it to the ground.

California Department of Public Health

In the CA legislature, I secured $300M annually in the state budget for local & state public health departments, which previously receive little direct state funding prior to my election to the CA Senate. #publichealth
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Guests urged to be vaccinated at anti-vaxxer Robert F Kennedy Jr’s party Kennedy said his wife, Cheryl Hines, was behind it and that he is ‘not always the boss at my own house’

#ICYMI “Guests invited to a holiday party at the home of the leading anti-vaxxer #RFKjr were urged to be vaccinated or tested for Covid-19” #MAHA #COVIDvaccine
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Last month Trump said he wanted proof that COVID vaccines are effective. Yesterday, during his "semiannual" physical, Trump received a COVID vaccine as well as a flu shot.

That's because vaccines — which Trump's administration have made harder to get — work.

NEW: @CDCgov hit hard by massive firings that several staff describe to me as a “bloodbath.”
Among those RIFd:
—leadership of the center for immunization and respiratory diseases;
—leadership of global health center
—leadership of the measles outbreak response; 1/4

RIF notices also sent to the CDC’s 2023 and 2024 class of civilian EIS officers known as its main disease detectives, per sources. These are the people who are typically the first responders in an outbreak. 4/4

RFK Jr & Trump are ensuring America will not be prepared for future disease outbreaks. #1MdeadAmericans #CDC

“it has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.” FDA CBER Director Dr. Mark’s resignation letter #science #autism #MAHA

Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination

"A study... showed that last season’s 2024–2025 mRNA COVID vaccines reduced people’s risk of emergency department visits by 29 percent, their risk of hospitalizations by 39 percent and their risk of death by 64 percent. ”"
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She left the medical mainstream and rose to be RFK Jr.’s surgeon general pick Casey Means, the surgeon general nominee, has criticized the medical establishment. She could be put in position to change it.

Sum: She is deeply problematic! 👎

She left the medical mainstream and rose to be RFK Jr.’s surgeon general pick wapo.st/46LWoKQ

She markets bogus "'herbal remedies and wellness products' & 'teas, supplements, and elixirs.'"

#ScienceMatters

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.

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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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.

“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.

“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
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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.

The more accurate headline is “The White House is lying about California using federal funds to give undocumented immigrants #Medicaid” #truth
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Mom's COVID Shot Aided Baby, Too, Large Review Confirmed Vaccination during pregnancy was safe for both mom and baby

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

“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

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.

“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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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.

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

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.

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

#ICYMI “Undocumented immigrants can't get Marketplace health coverage.” #shutdown
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“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
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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

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.

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

#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...

“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

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

“ #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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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.

“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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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.

“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
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