Unafraid to speak truth to power, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics Dr. Susan Kressly joins @vinguptamd.bsky.social on Meidas Health for a powerful discussion on truth, conviction, and her deep commitment to ensuring optimal childhood health for the nation amid chaos at the CDC.

Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:

Also important this week: A trustworthy guide to childhood vaccine schedules, from actual pediatricians (many of whom saw these diseases before they could be vaccinated against). * pin it & share it * Ps: no, pediatricians are not pharma shills, don’t @ me www.healthychildren.org/English/safe...

American Academy of Pediatrics has released our annual update to our immunization recommendations to best help children and adolescents build immunity and stay healthy. Read our full policy statement to learn about AAP's updated immunization schedule. www.aap.org/en/news-room...

Family separation looks different this time- but it’s no less harmful to children. Widespread in the form of raids, detainments and deportations, tearing families apart is an urgent threat to child health. We share our deep concern for the impact to kids in this piece. @suralshah.bsky.social

The countdown to the 2025 AAP National Conference & Exhibition is on! We’ve launched an official LinkedIn page just for #AAP2025 at www.linkedin.com/company/aapn.... Follow along for the latest updates as we get closer to Denver. We’re taking it to new heights— Mile-High style!

BREAKING: HHS recommends irrigating crops with electrolytes.

The AAP has always been a leading voice in vaccine recommendations. We will continue to publish our own immunization schedule and make science-backed recommendations that pediatricians and families have trusted for decades. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...

The administration continues to erode confidence in childhood vaccination designed to keep kids safe and healthy. The AAP will continue to ensure that parents and pediatricians have access to accurate information around vaccinations that protect kids. www.aap.org/en/news-room...

A U.S. surgeon trying to have a “peer to peer” consultation with a doctor at a health insurance company who is hiding his identity as her patient gets denied coverage. And it gets worse from there. You have to see it to believe it. (1/2)

BREAKING: Six leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit on Monday against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, and the health dept, charging that recent decisions limiting access to vaccines were unscientific and harmful to the public. (Gift link) www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/h...

The @ameracadpeds.bsky.social today stands with its peer societies to stand up for science and the rule of law. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/h...

The Senate just passed a budget bill that would gut Medicaid and SNAP — programs millions of kids rely on for care and nutrition. Cuts this big threaten every child’s health. Pediatricians urge the House to reject this bill and protect kids’ care. www.aap.org/en/news-room...

The American Academy of Pediatrics joined fellow medical leaders in a new op-ed in @statnews.com with a clear, urgent message: Vaccines work—and they save lives. www.statnews.com/2025/06/26/v...

my comments to the #ACIP today:

This week's ACIP meeting was full of the same intentionally misleading fearmongering that causes vaccine hesitancy. Children and families deserve better — public health information grounded in science.

Meissner is upset that the AAP boycotted the meeting, and claims it is childish. I would so much rather be childish than have professional medical organizations lend legitimacy to this farce. The AAP's (and IDSA, SAHM, SHEA) example should be followed by all professional medical societies.

The American Academy of Pediatricians bluntly telling us the current CDC can't be trusted, and of course they are absolutely correct publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...

Thimerosal is a preservative found in some flu vaccines. False information and faulty “science” about thimerosal are frequently used to mislead parents in an attempt to scare them out of vaccinating their children. Here’s the truth: www.aap.org/en/news-room...

An update from Dr. Sean O’Leary on this morning’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting:

They’re forming a CDC workgroup to decide which line on this graph looks better and their answer may surprise you

Today's ACIP meeting is usually a time where experts come together to inform the future of vaccines. That is not what today will be. That is not what we can stand behind. The AAP will continue to recommend its own childhood vaccine schedule -- just as we have since the 1930s

Hepatitis B can be passed from parent to baby at birth - and when that happens, the consequences can be deadly. It is unscientific and dangerous to intentionally ignore the success of U.S. vaccination programs or argue that the U.S. should not vaccinate babies for hepatitis B at birth.

Being a pediatrician, and helping families to raise healthy kids, is the honor of my life. I was happy to share my perspectives on this amazing profession with @ameracadpeds.bsky.social.

This is a travesty & a nightmare. The US was a founder of @gavi.org. It lowers global vaccine costs, has vaccinated 1B children, & averted 19M deaths. This pull out will cost 100s of thousands of children's lives a year - and RFK Jr will be personally responsible. www.politico.com/news/2025/06...

Catastrophic.

1/ THREAD: ACIP, Then and Now What has changed with the panel that guides vaccine recommendations in the U.S.

Schrier to RFK Jr: You gave Cassidy the answer he needed to hear in order to get his confirmation vote, then as soon as you were secretary you turned around & fired all 17 members. You lied. I also want to be clear that I will lay all responsibility for every vaccine-preventable death at your feet.

SCHRIER: Have you ever treated measles? RFK JR: No SCHRIER: Well I have. Let me tell you how miserable these kids is. The great thing is there's a vaccine to prevent it ... they only work if you actually give them

Parents deserve information they can trust. The AAP has published the childhood immunization schedule for decades that has been grounded in science and relied upon by pediatricians and families alike. If you have questions, your pediatrician is your best source for answers and guidance.

ACIP's agenda is now up. www.cdc.gov/acip/downloa... Things to be concerned about: * Vote for VFC for RSV vaccines - it's currently covered; if the new handpicked committee overturns that, they will remove coverage. 1/7

Kids DO get more shots now than they did decades ago. There’s also a lot less death from preventable illnesses. That’s a win! Let’s dive into the wonderful world of Vaccine Schedules. The AAP first took ownership of schedules back in the late 1930s and we continue to recommend the vaccine schedule.

For nearly 100 years, AAP has been a trusted voice in children’s health, offering answers grounded in science and compassion. Whether it’s navigating a diagnosis, understanding vaccines, or just knowing what’s normal, we’re here to help. Thank you @washingtonpost.com for highlighting our efforts.

A must read. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

"The HHS document says that another paper it cites found 'an increase in placental blood clotting in pregnant mothers who took the vaccine.' But the paper doesn't contain any reference to placental blood clots or to pregnant women." www.npr.org/2025/06/13/n...

More than 98% of families in this country choose to vaccinate their young children. But now, vaccine policy is being shaped by the small, extreme minority that doesn’t. This decision doesn’t reflect, protect or support families.

Welcome to @bsky.app! Great to have the trusted voice of pediatricians here!

Thank you Dr @drericball.bsky.social , @doritreiss.bsky.social along with Dr. Bonnie Maldonado for contributing to this great story by Jack Lee @sfchronicle.com

I met with Sawyer, a 6 year old from the OC who relies on the world-class care of Children's Hospital of Orange County. Cuts to Medicaid would cause brave kids like him to lose access to lifesaving care in our communities.  Kids like Sawyer are counting on us. We must protect Medicaid.

This is a disaster. It will lead to confusion, the spread of (previously) preventable diseases, and death.

Annie by far would be the funniest senator. And if there were a medical emergency she could help with that, too. No need for constituents to die prematurely and unnecessarily!

I'm Dr. Annie Andrews. I’m a pediatrician, not a politician. But either way I know how to handle people who are full of sh*t. Today I am announcing my campaign for US Senate to replace Lindsey Graham. Share this if you're with me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8wM...

Medicaid saves lives. Today, I brought together health care advocates to share how Medicaid has affected them, and give them a chance to share their stories. We must protect this vital program. 1/

Will he or won’t he? #WhiteLotus #TheWhiteLotus

They are basically private-equitying the entire economy. Getting rid of the assets, distributing the proceeds amount themselves, and the next stage is liquidation - leaving everyone else to deal with the consequences.

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