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It is a failure of science communication that we don't see severe illness. HIPAA doesn't prevent hospitals from sharing, so long as they have permission. Why didn't we see people dying of COVID? Why don't we see people dying of Measles? 1/

It is possible to communicate severity without inciting panic. As pushback flares against necessary public health measures, so must the seriousness of the depictions of illness. Never forget the success of the TRUTH campaign in fighting nicotine addiction, which is once again on the rise. 3/

If the generations after mine don't learn anything else from us, let them know: * vaccination side effects are much better than disease * forcing people into the closet destroys lives and families * trans kids live normally when allowed to transition * public health practice keeps kids alive 4/