Lifetime lover of science, especially biomedical research. Spent years in academics, business development, research, and traveling the world shilling for Big Pharma. I love sports, mostly college basketball and football, hockey, and baseball. I enjoy great food and intelligent conversation. And a delicious morning coffee!
In August 2026, a poll revealed that while 68% of U.S. adults rejected the vaccine-autism link, skepticism increased since 2021, with 32% unsure or believing the claim. Notably, 50% viewed HHS Secretary Kennedy favorably despite his anti-vaccine stance, raising concerns… Read More »New poll on vaccines and autism — most Americans say not linked
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported a fifth measles-related death in 2026, in an outbreak with 943 total cases across 39 counties. All deceased individuals were unvaccinated. The measles virus poses serious health risks, including pneumonia and neurological complications. Vaccination… Read More »The fifth death linked to measles was reported in Pennsylvania
A new preprint study shows the shingles vaccine reduces hospital-coded shingles but not dementia risk over eight years. The study has methodological strengths but significant limitations, notably in data completeness regarding dementia diagnoses. Anti-vaxxers use this unpublished study to challenge… Read More »Review of study that refutes shingles vaccine effect on dementia
A recent survey revealed that over 72% of US adults aged 50 and older would consider a cost-effective vaccine that could reduce dementia risk by half. Despite its potential benefits, 28% would refuse the vaccine, indicating a significant level of… Read More »The majority of US adults are willing to receive a dementia vaccine
The CDC reports a significant rise in rabies activity in the U.S., with increased human exposures, including near-exposures in North Carolina. Rabies is fatal once symptoms arise, highlighting the importance of immediate postexposure prophylaxis. Effective prevention relies on pet vaccinations… Read More »CDC reports a significant increase in rabies activity
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported four deaths linked to a measles outbreak, including an 18-year-old who died of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. Since January 2026, Pennsylvania has documented 767 cases, with many complications indicating the risks of measles. The… Read More »Pennsylvania measles outbreak leads to a fourth death
On September 13, 2026, a 40-year-old unvaccinated woman died from measles complications in Pennsylvania, amidst an outbreak that infected 676 people. The CDC excluded this and two previous deaths from their national tally, prompting criticism of public health officials. Measles… Read More »40-year-old woman in Pennsylvania dies of measles
Lt. Colonel Theresa Long has announced an investigation into 2,544 US military deaths linked to the COVID vaccine, despite lacking relevant medical expertise. Her claims rely on VAERS data, which cannot establish causation. Existing evidence from the Defense Department asserts… Read More »Military doctor picked by RFK Jr, Hegseth to investigate COVID vaccine
Major physician groups are issuing their own RSV, flu, and COVID vaccine recommendations due to confusion from the CDC and ACIP. Highlighted recommendations include vaccinating all children aged 6 months and older against the flu, and specific COVID and RSV… Read More »Physician groups update COVID, RSV, flu vaccine recommendations
The US FDA has approved four COVID vaccines targeting the XFG variant for the 2026-2027 season, developed by Moderna, Pfizer and BioNTech, Novavax, and Sanofi. While the vaccines are available for high-risk individuals, the CDC’s lack of guidance leads to… Read More »FDA approves four new COVID vaccines for the 2026-27 season