"We cannot be polite about this anymore." This right here. On another substack a commenter was complaining about Dr. Jessica Knurick calling him a grifter and her attitude and tone towards him. She doesn't want there to be bias in reporting about RFK, Jr., or what is Trump is doing . . . the man is a menace, not just to our health and safety, but to the entire world's. At what point do people get to scream "FIRE!!!" and "Stop him (RFK, Jr.)!!!" as he pours more gasoline on the flames? FFS.
I’ve been calling out RFK Jr and other grifters for my entire career — and have always staunchly been of the position that glossing over the measurable harms is a disservice and danger to society. It’s good others are finally doing the same.
I am SO grateful for you and Knurick and everyone in the science community. Watching all of this go on around you, you start to wonder, "Am I the the crazy one?" You all are reminding us that we are sane, that none of this is normal, and that we must resist. Out LOUD. Thank you x infinity.
Like others, I hate the phrase, “I’ve done my own research.” I will often ask where the person received their Ph.D. Or M.D. (I’m a smart ass, but it makes a point.) My brother, an M.D. will say, with excruciating politeness, “oh, how wonderful! Where is your work published? I’d enjoy reading it.” I do try not to alienate people, since that is counterproductive, when so many people are simply victimized by callous influencers. But I don’t hesitate to call out the influencers. I’m “all out of nice” when it comes to what they are doing. Thank you for a critically important article! I share your ideas with others regularly, and recommend your column.
Having a titre to assess your natural immunity can be useful, however a simpler, less expensive (no need to get a lab requisition, book an apt'n, take time to go for the titre then have a call with your HCP to get the results) simply get a dose of MMR.
This recommendation is for those who predate the cut-off for the period measles was circulating in the community...varies depending upon the country.
e.g. those born before 1970 (in Canada) without evidence of immunity or previous vaccination with 1 countable dose of measles-containing vaccine need 1 dose of MMR vaccine.
Those who may have only had one dose of MMR &/or an earlier formulation (inactive) discontinued (circa 1965) or those more 'senior' who plan to travel outside the USA or may be visiting an at risk area within the US.
Also, those who may have contracted measles after having the mumps or been vaccinated for other "childhood" diseases your bout with measles could very well have errased your previous immunity from exposure or vaccination.
I checked with my doctor, I was born in 1961, so think I'm ok based on your recommendations above. I plan to push back when I have my annual check-up in March. Thank you for sharing this information!!
How's that "I did my own research" thing working out?
I feel awful for the children of these knuckleheads. You don't get to choose your parents.
My heart goes out to the child who lost their life. It makes me sick to my stomach.
I'm having a titer drawn at my next PCP visit (I'm 67) because I subscribe to your Substack. Thank you!
You’re very welcome!
"We cannot be polite about this anymore." This right here. On another substack a commenter was complaining about Dr. Jessica Knurick calling him a grifter and her attitude and tone towards him. She doesn't want there to be bias in reporting about RFK, Jr., or what is Trump is doing . . . the man is a menace, not just to our health and safety, but to the entire world's. At what point do people get to scream "FIRE!!!" and "Stop him (RFK, Jr.)!!!" as he pours more gasoline on the flames? FFS.
I’ve been calling out RFK Jr and other grifters for my entire career — and have always staunchly been of the position that glossing over the measurable harms is a disservice and danger to society. It’s good others are finally doing the same.
I am SO grateful for you and Knurick and everyone in the science community. Watching all of this go on around you, you start to wonder, "Am I the the crazy one?" You all are reminding us that we are sane, that none of this is normal, and that we must resist. Out LOUD. Thank you x infinity.
Like others, I hate the phrase, “I’ve done my own research.” I will often ask where the person received their Ph.D. Or M.D. (I’m a smart ass, but it makes a point.) My brother, an M.D. will say, with excruciating politeness, “oh, how wonderful! Where is your work published? I’d enjoy reading it.” I do try not to alienate people, since that is counterproductive, when so many people are simply victimized by callous influencers. But I don’t hesitate to call out the influencers. I’m “all out of nice” when it comes to what they are doing. Thank you for a critically important article! I share your ideas with others regularly, and recommend your column.
Having a titre to assess your natural immunity can be useful, however a simpler, less expensive (no need to get a lab requisition, book an apt'n, take time to go for the titre then have a call with your HCP to get the results) simply get a dose of MMR.
This recommendation is for those who predate the cut-off for the period measles was circulating in the community...varies depending upon the country.
e.g. those born before 1970 (in Canada) without evidence of immunity or previous vaccination with 1 countable dose of measles-containing vaccine need 1 dose of MMR vaccine.
Those who may have only had one dose of MMR &/or an earlier formulation (inactive) discontinued (circa 1965) or those more 'senior' who plan to travel outside the USA or may be visiting an at risk area within the US.
Also, those who may have contracted measles after having the mumps or been vaccinated for other "childhood" diseases your bout with measles could very well have errased your previous immunity from exposure or vaccination.
I checked with my doctor, I was born in 1961, so think I'm ok based on your recommendations above. I plan to push back when I have my annual check-up in March. Thank you for sharing this information!!