Why were all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices dismissed? Before we dive into this question, I want to discuss the notion of “being political.” Health and medical professionals are often labeled… Read More »Why were all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices dismissed?
“There are no easy Fourteeners” proclaimed the sign confronting us at the trailhead of Quandary Peak. We paused for a minute to read the sign lit up by our headlamps (photos shared by Grant Williams)… Read More »“There are no easy Fourteeners”
“This would be a cool place to bring a group”, my son said as we were relaxing in our cabin on the North Rim of The Grand Canyon. It was a proud “dad moment” for… Read More »Living an Active Life : Getting Out and Experiencing the Wonders Around Us
Today we are confronted with many public health issues that are too important for politics. This article will focus on the restoration of the vaccine advisory committee. As discussed in the last article, the Advisory… Read More »Too Important for Partisan Politics: The Restoration of the ACIP
Last Saturday while my 19-year-old son and I were lifting weights (a great way to spend time with your kid), I listened to a program by infectious diseases specialist Daniel Griffin, MD. Dr. Griffin starts… Read More »The Destruction of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
Many of us who work in science and medicine are reluctant to get involved in the political aspects of our professions. When politicians, media personalities and influencers talk about science and medicine too often science… Read More »Measles & Politics
Measles Outbreak and Religion This year 2 kids have died of measles. A 6-year-old and an 8-year-old who were previously healthy. They died of a vaccine preventable illness – the first in many years. The… Read More »Health Matters in 2025: Measles Outbreak and Religion
Vitamin A is being touted by social media influencers, cable news personalities, politicians, and companies that sell supplements as a treatment for measles. Some have even suggested it be used as an alternative to vaccination… Read More »The Art and Science of Medicine: Vitamin A for Measles
Staying in the Game: Protection Against Measles. Do I need a measles vaccine? Should I take vitamin A? Being infected with the measles virus can lead to serious long-term consequences and even fatalities. Two unvaccinated… Read More »Staying in the Game: Protection Against Measles
Measles, Not “Just a Rash” Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that occurs worldwide. Measles has been rare in the United States for several decades. Measles has occurred in brief limited outbreaks over the… Read More »Infectious Diseases Update: Measles, Not “Just a Rash”