Category Archives: Vaccines

The Toilet Seat Challenge Test

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Jim deMaine

By Paul Offit, MD (thanks to Ed M.) On February 12, 2026, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on a podcast called The Past Weekend with comedian Theo Von. “I’m not scared of a germ,” said RFK Jr. “I used to snort cocaine off of … Continue reading →

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More reasons to get the Shingrix and RSV vaccines

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Summary from ChatGPT Here’s a clear, evidence-based summary of what we **currently know — and don’t know — about “anti-aging” and dementia protection with the Shingrix (shingles) and RSV vaccines: 🧠 1. Shingrix (Shingles Vaccine) Dementia Risk & Brain Protection … Continue reading →

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Shingles vaccine may slow biological aging in older adults

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Jim deMaine

by Laine Bergeson at Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota (thanks to Ed M.) In addition to helping protect against a painful viral illness, the shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine may help slow biological aging … Continue reading →

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RFK Jr.’s Tuskegee Experiment

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Jim deMaine

RFK Jr. recently directed the CDC to fund a study in West Africa that lays bare his cruelty and dishonesty. (thanks to Ed M.) by Paul Offit Between 1932 and 1972, the United States Public Health Service, in what was … Continue reading →

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One of CDC’s final blows. And what it means for you–Avoid the CDC Website!

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Katelyn Jetelina in Your Local Epidemiologist I still remember the exact moment this photo below was taken. I was on my way to interview for CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS)—the two-year training program for “disease detectives.” For people in my … Continue reading →

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People with some cancers live longer after a COVID vaccine

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Jim deMaine

In nature 22 October 2025 (thanks to Mike C.) Melanoma cells (artificially coloured). An immune-based therapy was more effective against this cancer in people who received an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine within 100 days of the start of their cancer treatment.Credit: … Continue reading →

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The “conflictedness” of RFK, Jr. seems never-ending

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made money from his anti-vaccine advocacy through several channels tied directly to his public stance on vaccines:

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Scientists have found a way to administer shots with dental floss. Could this be the future of vaccines?

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Jim deMaine

From GoodGoodGood (thanks to Pam P.) Getting an annual flu or COVID-19 shot is never a particularly pleasant experience, especially for those who aren’t too keen on getting a jab in the arm. While nasal spray vaccines have been added as an … Continue reading →

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This CDC Resignation Should Scare You

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Jim deMaine

by Paul Offit (thanks to Ed M.) Fiona Havers resigned because she feared that RFK Jr. would suppress or manipulate CDC data. “A lot of Americans are going to die from vaccine-preventable diseases,” she warned.  On April 15, 2025, Dr. … Continue reading →

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The Irony of RFK Jr.’s Conflicts of Interest Gambit

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Jim deMaine

RFK Jr. purged the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee claiming they were in the pocket of the pharmaceutical industry. But who is really conflicted? PAUL OFFIT JUN 24 (thanks to Ed M.) On June 9, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the … Continue reading →

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The Irony of RFK Jr.’s Conflicts of Interest Gambit

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Jim deMaine

FK Jr. purged the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee claiming they were in the pocket of the pharmaceutical industry. But who is really conflicted? PAUL OFFIT JUN 24 (thanks to Ed M.) On June 9, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the … Continue reading →

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‘I Feel Like I’ve Been Lied To’: When a Measles Outbreak Hits Home

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Jim deMaine

From a lone clinic in Texas to an entire school district in North Dakota, the virus is upending daily life and revealing a deeper crisis of belief. By Eli Saslow & Visuals by Erin Schaff in the NYT (thanks to Ed M.) … Continue reading →

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Major vaccine decisions are upon us

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Jim deMaine

A big vaccine policy meeting: What to expect, pre-bunking, and some answers to your questions Katelyn Jetelina Jun 20, from Your Local Epidemiologist Next week (June 25-26), ACIP—the external committee that sets vaccine policy in the U.S.—meets. Normally, these meetings … Continue reading →

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