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Ben Rosenstein. MD, MA

@berosensteinmd.bsky.social

Geriatrician. Faculty University of MN. Cyclist, rower, power lifter. Medicine is inherently political.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 7mo ago

The preliminary injunction in the lawsuit against RFK Jr. “stays the heavily revised vaccine schedule issued…on January 5, overturns the…Secretarial Directive on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, and reverses the…Hepatitis B vaccine recommendations”. What’s this unfamiliar feeling? HAPPINESS.

Federal Judge Blocks Immunization Schedule Changes, Stays ACIP Member Appointments

Preliminary Injunction stays Secretary Kennedy's pediatric vaccine schedule. Secretary Kennedy's 13 appointments to the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) are stayed for likely havin...

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Ben Rosenstein. MD, MA@berosensteinmd.bsky.social · 9mo ago

I usually see 8-10 pts per clinic shift. In the last 2 wks I've seen fewer...total. They're cancelling, not scheduling, &not coming in. They're scared to leave home; risk being harassed, taken, or worse; leaving medical needs uncared for. That's not making us safe. That's making us inhumane.

Ben Rosenstein. MD, MA@berosensteinmd.bsky.social · 9mo ago

I've lived in MN since I was born. I've lived in the suburbs, I have lived in the cities. I've taken the train, driven, cycled all over. I've always felt safe, always felt my friends and family were living in safe places. I have never had concerns going to downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.

Ben Rosenstein. MD, MA@berosensteinmd.bsky.social · 9mo ago

...something, something...taxation without representation...

a man wearing a crown and a robe says " don 't change the subject "

Alt: King from Hamilton live where he sings " don 't change the subject "

media.tenor.com

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 9mo ago

Trump: "Starting Feb 1, all above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, & Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff. On June 1, it will be increased to 25%. It will be due until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland."

We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and others, for many years by not charging them Tariffs, or any other forms of remuneration. Now, after Centuries, it is time for Denmark to give back — World Peace is at stake! China and Russia want Greenland, and there is not a thing that Denmark can do about it. They currently have two dogsleds as protection, one added recently. Only the United States of America, under PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP, can play in this game, and very successfully, at that! Nobody will touch this sacred piece of Land, especially since the National Security of the United States, and the World at large, is at stake. On top of everything else, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%. This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland. The United States has been trying to do this transaction for over 150 years. Many Presidents have tried, and for good reason, but Denmark has always refused. Now, because of The Golden Dome, and Modern Day Weapons Systems, both Offensive and Defensive, the need to ACQUIRE is especially important.
Ben Rosenstein. MD, MA@berosensteinmd.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Grammar aside - the intent and depravity of the statement shouldn't be lost Coverage by - ACA. Constantly attacked. Just became wildly more expensive - Medicaid and CHIP. Literally gutted by 'BBB' - VforC. Especially important in rural/underserved areas where we've seen closures d/t Medicaid cuts

Maggie Astor@maggieastor.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Copy Editing Matters, from HHS's release on the new childhood vaccine schedule: All the diseases will still be available to anyone who wants them

Ensures that all the diseases covered by the previous immunization schedule will still be available to anyone who wants them through Affordable Care Act insurance plans and federal insurance programs, including Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Vaccines for Children program. Families will not have to purchase them out of pocket. Among peer nations, the U.S. will continue to offer the most childhood vaccines for free to those who want them.
Ben Rosenstein. MD, MA@berosensteinmd.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Not just children! This change is also ableist and ageist. High # of admissions I had to the hospital and post-acute care because of Flu A and RSV just this week. ➡️Mostly older adults. Who often have more severe cases ➡️Many with dementia who cannot easily treat or manage on their own

Gregg Gonsalves@gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Children will die with RFK Jr.'s new vaccine recommendations. We're NOT doing the "experts disagree" game. The US vaccine schedule was painstakingly constructed through a deep & thorough process by experts with unquestionable expertise. This is policy by fiat. It is pre-meditated murder. 1/

Gregg Gonsalves@gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Children will die with RFK Jr.'s new vaccine recommendations. We're NOT doing the "experts disagree" game. The US vaccine schedule was painstakingly constructed through a deep & thorough process by experts with unquestionable expertise. This is policy by fiat. It is pre-meditated murder. 1/

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Ben Rosenstein. MD, MA@berosensteinmd.bsky.social · 9mo ago

And, for an administration that was supposed to be about cutting everyday costs 🙄, beyond the direct health impacts of these perverse "recommendations," This is just ridiculously expensive. www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...

Health and Economic Benefits of Routine Childhood...

This report describes health and economic benefits from routine childhood vaccines among children born during 1994–2023.

cdc.gov

Jonathan Howard@joho.bsky.social · 9mo ago

And as these headlines show, antivaccine disinformation is pro-school closures.

Ben Rosenstein. MD, MA@berosensteinmd.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Let me introduce you to prices in medicine: Financial toxicity: a common problem affecting patient care and health - PMC pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Financial toxicity: a common problem affecting patient care and health

Financial toxicity describes the negative effects of the economic burden of medical care on patients that potentially lead to poor well-being and quality of life. Co-ordinated efforts at the care provider, health system, insurance and government ...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Kevin M. Kruse@kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 10mo ago

I'm told that Roger Marshall is a medical doctor, like with a degree and everything, and yet every single time he opens his mouth to discuss health care it's like they pulled a random guy out of the beer line at a Royals game.

Kevin M. Kruse@kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 10mo ago

I'm told that Roger Marshall is a medical doctor, like with a degree and everything, and yet every single time he opens his mouth to discuss health care it's like they pulled a random guy out of the beer line at a Royals game.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 10mo ago

Roger Marshall: "We want patients to become consumers again. We want patients to see what the actual prices are. We believe that if we would add the price tags to this bill, that it would save the country a trillion dollars a year."

Ben Rosenstein. MD, MA@berosensteinmd.bsky.social · 10mo ago

My patients are very aware of prices. Often more so than me. Especially older adults on fixed incomes. Because of that awareness, true, in the short term, they may not spend as much f.e. Medicare dollars. 🚨By forgoing necessary care🚨

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 10mo ago

Roger Marshall: "We want patients to become consumers again. We want patients to see what the actual prices are. We believe that if we would add the price tags to this bill, that it would save the country a trillion dollars a year."