Dr. Richard Pan

Brain swelling is one of measles’ nastiest side effects, and it’s happening in South Carolina The South Carolina measles outbreak has triggered rare but serious brain swelling in some children

The South Carolina measles outbreak has triggered rare but serious brain swelling in some children

Multiple measles exposures in DC: Check sites and dates DC Health said Saturday it was notified of multiple people with confirmed cases of measles visited a variety of locations in the District. Officials did not specify exactly how many infected people th...

So, the March for Life appears to have brought Measles to DC.

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A metaphor for the Trump Administration & RFK Jr.’s HHS. Except Congress & the Supreme Court are the bypass pump, and they are not working under Republican control.
Our country is not well.

#measles #MAHA #Ivax2protect

Newly revealed emails undermine RFK Jr testimony about 2019 Samoa trip ahead of measles outbreak Kennedy later said the purpose of his trip had nothing to do with vaccines. US embassy and UN staff at the time said otherwise, emails show

“Samoan officials later said Kennedy’s trip bolstered the credibility of anti-vaccine activists ahead of the #measles outbreak that sickened thousands and killed 83 people, mostly children under age five.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

“The documents have prompted concerns from at least one US senator that the lawyer and activist [RFK Jr] now leading America’s health policy lied to Congress over the visit.” #measles

This morning I joined my union brothers and sisters from SEIU Local 2015 on the picket line. Proud to stand with nursing home workers fighting for fair wages, safe staffing, and dignity on the job. #UnionStrong #CA06 #DrPanforCongress @seiu2015.bsky.social

Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Rises After Serious RSV, Study Says Level of risk peaked in the week after a hospital admission but lingered through 6 months

If only there were a way to prevent RSV. Oh wait, there's a vaccine.

Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Rises After Serious RSV, Study Says www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...

“Encephalitis is a rare but severe complication of #measles that can lead to convulsions and cause deafness or intellectual disability in children.” #Ivax2protect

South Carolina measles outbreak hits 876 with 29 new cases

Among confirmed cases, 800 case-patients are unvaccinated against measles.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/s...

The Doctor Who Fooled the World Science, Deception, and the War on Vaccines

Wakefield was not only paid by trial attorneys to fake data to falsely claim that the MMR vaccine caused autism, he also raised money from investors to fund a #measles only vaccine.
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Jay Bhattacharya plays word games about vaccines rather than clearly stating the facts that there is no scientific evidence that vaccines cause autism. #science

52 Kids Have Died From Flu So Far This Season as Child Hospitalizations Rise MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The flu is hitting kids hard this season.So far, 52 kids have died from the flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control an

52 children have died from the flu in the U.S. so far this season. Roughly 90% were not vaccinated. Child flu hospitalizations are at a 15-year high.
www.healthday.com/health-news/...

Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South The Trump administration is eliminating four out of six planned locations for a 2030 census practice test. The test, which began Monday, will now take place only in Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanbur...

I served on the U.S. Census Bureau National Advisory Committee, which was disbanded by the Trump administration. Trump is already working to undermine the accuracy of the 2030 Census. This will impact political representation through the 2030s.
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Split bar chart showing the share of adults who say they are very worried about being able to afford health care costs, food and groceries, rent or mortgage, monthly utility bills, or gas and other transportation costs for themselves and their families by party ID. The chart shows health care costs as the top economic concern across party ID.

Health care costs are the top economic worry for Democrats, independents, Republicans, and supporters of President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement.

Explore more findings by party ID: https://on.kff.org/49XZyLG

Stacked bar chart showing share of registered voters who say they trust the Democrats, Republicans, or neither party to do a better job addressing key health care issues.

KFF’s latest poll finds that voters overall, including independent voters, currently trust Democrats more than Republicans to address the cost of health care and most other health care issues — though neither party has an advantage on addressing the overall cost of living. https://on.kff.org/49XZyLG

KFF bar chart titled “Medicare Advantage Insurers Denied Fewer than 10% of Prior Authorization Requests in Recent Years.” The chart shows adverse and partially favorable determinations as a share of all prior authorization determinations, 2019-2024. In 2024, it was 7.7%.

In 2024, Medicare Advantage insurers fully or partially denied 4.1 million (7.7%) of the nearly 53 million prior authorization requests they received.

Just 11.5% of denials were appealed; in 80.7% of those cases the denial was overturned. https://on.kff.org/4rlorYO

Trump announces 2-year closure of Kennedy Center after multiple cancellations by artists The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center, will likely close its doors for two years starting this summer. President Trump made the announcement on ...

"The Kennedy Center has been a living memorial for 55 years to President Kennedy, to the arts, and it's been nonpartisan. And in just one short year, (Trump) has destroyed all of that," said former Kennedy Center board member Barbara Comstock. https://to.pbs.org/45ObjTQ

Last night, we gathered outside the VA Medical Center to honor the life of Alex Pretti, a nurse and union member who dedicated his life to caring for others. Remembering Alex means standing for accountability, dignity, and the rule of law. #AbolishICE #CA06 #DrPanforCongress

““two thirds of Americans think that Congress did the ‘wrong thing’ by failing to extend the enhanced subsidies.
The survey,.. also found that health care costs were Americans’ top affordability concern, more than the cost of groceries or utilities.” #DrPanForCongress

Abortion Pill Safety Decisions by FDA Were Science-Based, New JAMA Study Finds — The Monitor | KFF A new study found the FDA’s abortion pill decisions followed scientific evidence, as misleading claims about the drug’s safety continue to shape public understanding. And Google removed some health AI...

What we’re watching:

Google removed some health AI summaries after a Guardian investigation reported that AI-generated summaries for search results about multiple health topics shared false and potentially dangerous information. https://on.kff.org/4a6fn2W

RFK Jr. Admits He Didn’t Come Clean on Anti-Vax Fortune Kennedy claimed in the past that he was “unpaid” by his nonprofit. Now he has revealed the eye-opening total he was actually paid.

#ICYMI , RFK Jr profited handsomely from his antivax ‘nonprofit’.
“after being nominated by Trump for his Cabinet—then quietly amended those forms to disclose that he had actually earned far more from his anti-vaccine nonprofit: a total of $1.2 million.”
www.thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-admit...

“after analyzing available commercial reimbursement data from four major insurers across all 50 states, reviewing state Medicaid fee schedules, and interviewing pediatricians about the financial realities of vaccine delivery: no.” #Ivax2protect

Corruption personally benefitting President Trump while he cuts health care for millions of Americans. #MAGA #DrainTheSwamp

As ACA subsidies expire, voters cite health costs as top economic worry, survey finds Health costs are top of mind for voters as the 2026 midterm elections loom in November.

Health costs are the top financial worry for many consumers, ahead of their ability to pay for other household necessities like utilities, food, housing and transportation.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/a...

Democrat wins special election for red Texas Senate seat With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.

Breaking: Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset.

Which Bay Area counties have the lowest child vaccination rates? A joint NBC Bay Area and NBC News investigation dives into ‘The Vaccine Divide’ in America, revealing vaccination rates in counties across California and the nation

And of course, at least in SF Bay Area, vaccination rates are high, including Marin County, which used to be low.
www.nbcbayarea.com/investigatio...
The 2015 Disneyland measles problem + CA legislature actions helped flip.
Thanks @drpanmd.bsky.social & others.

A preventable tragedy in America. #measles #publichealth #Ivax2protect

A sad day at NIH...

The NIH Record was a great way for NIH folks to find out what was going on across NIH.

Many important stories published there over the years.

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