Jonathan Laxton, MD, FRCPC

Jonathan Laxton, MD, FRCPC

@drjonl.bsky.social

Canadian ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ General Internist, Educator, Star Wars nerd ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ, he/him. Loves science and facts, hates nonsense. https://linktr.ee/Drjonl

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Allow me to present a voting member of the ACIP committee who makes decisions for Americans about vaccines. There have been numerous outbreaks in Amish communities that would controlled by vaccination like a measles outbreak in Ohio in 2014. #medsky

For people defending Casey Means - I don't think they understand the very large jump in responsibility from having a safety net of supervisors as a resident to practicing medicine on your own. It really shapes you as a clinician and is a critical step in becoming a doctor. #medsky

So many issues: 1) "ivermectin clinic" isn't a real thing 2) this doctor is unlicensed and therefore doesn't have a real clinic 3) practicing medicine without a license is illegal 4) ivermectin is ineffective for cancer #medsky

An extra dose of MMR vaccine is only recommended for those who got a single dose between 1967-1989 if you are in or travelling to areas with active measles outbreaks. Vinay Prasad has become a rage-baiting antivaccine hack. Can he give any evidenced reason why this recommendation is wrong?

The NIH should do no such thing 1. Vinay directly contributed to "damaging" the brand 2. mRNA cancer vaccines are very promising 3. mRNA vaccines are easy to make and adjust compared to other technology UCSF should deprioritize THE Prasad's salary

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I agree - drug company contributions to physicians should be disclosed. I also say - ANY contributions from health-related enterprises should also be disclosed. Supplements, wellness companies, skincare stores.... #medsky