Why Vaccine Hesitancy Is Rising — And Why Our Health Agencies Aren’t Helping Hello Martha, You wrote: “If anyone is responsible for fueling the greater vaccine hesitancy occurring in this country, it’s our government health agencies.” I’m not sure exactly what you meant, but I can offer a broader perspective — one that many physicians and epidemiologists quietly share. The ACIP Problem: Expanding Recommendations Without Strong Data The Advisory Committee on Immunization Pract

Binary is a word thrown around a lot lately. I know one area that word has no place in—Medicine. Still, we in Medicine fight like children... us against them, no matter the issue. During COVID, because I was on a certain TV channel more than others, one of my best friends and a great physician said, 'You know, EVERYONE thinks you're a Republican now.' I responded, 'That's wrong for two reasons. First, while on TV, I never said anything remotely political. I talked about COVID

“Glad you're back writing. Stinks about the hives. I experienced weird symptoms after my 3rd. shot. I was very hesitant to take the...

Ok, I have enjoyed the peace and quiet of being a busy ID doc. A month or so ago, my wife asked me how work was, meaning rounds at the...