public health crisis

Doctors Alarmed by Anti-vaccine Appointment: Measles and Other Diseases Return Feared

The potential appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services is alarming the medical community. His history of spreading misinformation on vaccines, fluoride, and other health issues, including his role in a Samoan measles outbreak, raises serious concerns about his fitness for the position. Experts warn his influence on federal health policy could lead to a public health catastrophe by undermining vaccination efforts and promoting unproven treatments. This appointment would be disastrous, jeopardizing public health and reversing decades of progress in disease prevention.

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Trump’s COVID Response Was Worse Than We Remember

I remember it all too clearly. Trump’s COVID response was an absolute disaster from start to finish. From the early days where he downplayed the severity of the virus, to his refusal to take action and his blatant disregard for scientific evidence and expert advice, he failed the American people in every possible way.

I remember the chaos of not having proper PPE as a frontline healthcare worker, risking my own health and safety every day. I remember the confusion and panic caused by his mixed messages and lack of a coherent strategy. I remember the unfulfilled promises of testing and supplies that never materialized.… Continue reading