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Paul Offit

@pauloffit.bsky.social

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Infectious disease physician, co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine, author and grandfather. Author of "Tell Me When it's Over". Commentaries can be found on Pauloffit.substack.com.

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

youtu.be/kqYFTC-VvSk?... Why does RFK Jr. do what he does?

BTN 111: Why Is RFK Jr ignoring measles outbreaks?

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

pauloffit.substack.com/p/the-s-word... Vaccine safety has become the equivalent of election denialism.

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The “S” Word

Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s leadership, public health officials are hesitant to say that the MMR vaccine is safe.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

pauloffit.substack.com/p/like-the-v... Why did RFK Jr. promote vitamin A to treat measles in Texas but not Pennsylvania?

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Like the Velociraptors in Jurassic Park, RFK Jr. Is Learning

RFK Jr. has apparently stopped pushing vitamin A to treat measles. Is it possible that he is learning from his mistakes?

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

youtu.be/Ew9vD1xhcCw?... The Pennsylvania measles outbreak

Beyond the Noise #110: RFK Jr. and the Measles Outbreak, its About to get Worse

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

pauloffit.substack.com/p/why-is-rfk... Why does RFK Jr. continue to ignore outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases? The reason might not be what you think.

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Why Is RFK Jr. Ignoring Outbreaks?

Understanding RFK Jr.’s actions in Samoa explains why American children will soon be at even greater risk.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

RFK Jr: Secretary of Measlesland pauloffit.substack.com/p/rfk-jr-sec...

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RFK Jr: Secretary of Measlesland

For several reasons, the PA measles outbreak is about to get much worse

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Comments on the PA measles outbreak:

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

A second clip from " Beyond the Noise" episode #109 . The full version is here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

A clip from Beyond the Noise episode #109:

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

youtu.be/LEiHKef_uNM?... President Trump recently issued two executive orders arguing that children should receive fewer vaccines.

Beyond the Noise #108: President Trump's childhood vaccine schedule

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... President Trump uses two executive orders to weigh in on the childhood vaccine schedule.

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President Trump’s Childhood Vaccine Schedule

Donald Trump recently issued two executive orders claiming that children in the United States are receiving too many vaccines.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

www.eventbrite.com/e/facts-vs-f... Join us for this discussion on Thursday, June 11.

Facts vs. Fiction: The Fight for Science in American Democracy

Dive into the battle between truth and myths shaping science and democracy in America today.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

youtu.be/yBB3Ug36csM?... Did the rotavirus vaccine prevent arm and leg fractures?

Beyond the Noise #107: The subtle horror of package inserts

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

www.cnn.com/2026/05/13/t... RFK Jr.'s HHS, where chaos is the point

‘It’s really hard to watch this’: Vaccine expert takes on RFK Jr. | CNN

Dr. Paul Offit speaks with Paula Newton about Health Secretary RFK Jr. continued disregard of the science on vaccinations.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

youtu.be/Ji9iTspCg_Y?... It's not easy being a pediatrician these days.

Beyond the Noise #106: Collateral damage

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... Vaccine package inserts can be misleading.

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The Subtle Horror of Package Inserts

If you want to scare yourself about vaccine safety, just read the package insert.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

youtu.be/fxZEevD5uJk?... Is public health dying?

Beyond the Noise #105: The death of public health

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... It isn't easy being a pediatrician these days.

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Collateral Damage

A recent Instagram post by a pediatrician showed that the damage caused by the anti-vaccine movement isn’t limited to outbreaks of preventable infections

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... Are we witnessing the death of public health?

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The Death of Public Health

Robert F, Kennedy Jr, the nation’s #1 public health official, isn’t interested in public health.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

youtu.be/-AfLB3wbSfY?... RFK Jr. continues his war against children with autism and their families.

Beyond the Noise #103: RFK Jr.’s Latest Disservice to Children with Autism

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... As Secretary of Health and Human Services, RFK Jr. is now suppressing studies that don't support his anti-vaccine stance.

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How to Be an Effective Anti-Vaccine Activist

Just follow three simple rules. The third one is the hardest.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

youtu.be/sLyGdEtRPyQ?... We never imagine that our children could suffer or die from a vaccine-preventable disease.

Beyond the Noise #102: The invulnerability myth

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... RFK Jr.'s magic medicine for autism.

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RFK Jr.’s Latest Disservice to Children with Autism

Perhaps no one has done more to hurt children with autism and mislead their parents than the current Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

youtu.be/zEoMQZsg2Ck?... A recent court ruling has limited RFK Jr.'s war on vaccines. At least for the moment.

Beyond the Noise #101: A great day for children

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... Why meningococcus is one of the most feared bacterial infections.

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The Invulnerability Myth

A recent outbreak of meningitis in Kent, England, harkens back to an unusual series of events at Princeton and Drexel universities months before a meningococcal vaccine was licensed.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

youtu.be/Zx4YkbLhMQY?... The likely return of a serious bacterial infection.

Beyond the Noise #100: The return of Hib?

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

thedispatch.com/article/paul... An interesting historical perspective on recent events.

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When Will the Anti-Vaccine Fever Break?

A leading public health authority offers a bleak assessment of the future of vaccination.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... A recent federal court ruling has temporarily handcuffed RFK Jr.'s war on vaccines.

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A Great Day for Children

A ruling in a federal court in Boston has slowed RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine agenda.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

youtu.be/PPToKQnnZqI?... It took more than a year for a public health official to recommend measles vaccination during a massive measles epidemic in the U.S. Why?

Beyond the Noise #99: The "V" word

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... Two recent cases of severe Hib infections in Florida are alarming.

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The Return of Hib?

Two young children recently suffered severe Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) infections in Florida. Is this the tip of a bigger iceberg?

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

youtu.be/veRYc4S--ZU?... What RFK Jr. learned about germs after snorting cocaine off of toilet seats.

Beyond the Noise #98: The toilet seat challenge test

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... More than one year passed before public health officials said the "V" word during a recent measles epidemic. Why?

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The “V” Word

In early 2025, a child died from measles—the first measles death in more than 20 years. Thirteen months later, a public health official finally said the “V” word?

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

youtu.be/dw27dX14WOQ?... RFK Jr.'s CDC is hiding data about the real impact of vaccine-preventable diseases

Beyond the Noise #97: What RFK Jr.’s CDC Doesn’t Want You to Know

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... RFK Jr. learned about his immunity to germs from snorting cocaine off of toilet seats.

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The Toilet Seat Challenge Test

RFK Jr. snorted cocaine off toilet seats without suffering infections. He’s no longer scared of germs.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

youtu.be/7DD0bN33Qv4?... The off again on again mRNA influenza vaccine

Beyond the Noise #96: Weaponizing the FDA Against Vaccines

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Should Doctors Engage With Misinfo Spreaders? Dr. Mike and Paul Offit Weigh In www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/faus...

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Opinion | Should Doctors Engage With Misinfo Spreaders? Dr. Mike and Paul Offit Weigh In

The two physicians debate the pros and cons of sharing a stage with bad actors

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

What RFK Jr.’s CDC Doesn’t Want You to Know open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... RFK Jr.'s CDC is hiding information about outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.

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What RFK Jr.’s CDC Doesn’t Want You to Know

The CDC is withholding critical information about vaccine-preventable diseases from the American public. Why?

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

youtu.be/mEXR0CzcwwA?... RFK Jr. continues his war against the world's children.

Beyond the Noise #95: RFK Jr.'s war on the World's children

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... A closer look at the FDA's recent kill shot against an mRNA influenza vaccine.

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Weaponizing the FDA Against Vaccines

By rejecting Moderna’s application for an mRNA influenza vaccine, RFK Jr.’s FDA is advancing his anti-vaccine agenda.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

youtu.be/g5BD_3cAOT4?... The great MAHA grift for the $6.3 trillion wellness industry.

Beyond the Noise #94: Who's really behind the MAHA movement?

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... RFK Jr.s' latest attack on the world's children.

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RFK Jr’s War on the World’s Children

RFK Jr. has just withdrawn any future U.S. support from a program that has saved more than 20 million lives in resource-poor countries

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

youtu.be/G3bocUMBCro?... The new head of the CDC vaccine advisory committee has frightening views on vaccines.

Beyond the Noise #93: A frightening interview

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... The money behind MAHA

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Who‘s Really Behind the MAHA Movement?

RFK Jr.’s recent removal of FDA warnings about dangerous autism therapies shows exactly who is funding the MAHA movement.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

youtu.be/vWj0y_a0WxY?... RFK Jr. was wrong again. A recent article shows that Tylenol taken during pregnancy does not cause autism. Case closed.

Beyond the Noise #92: RFK Jr.’s Strategy for Restoring Trust

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... An interview with the new chair of the ACIP.

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A Frightening Interview

Dr. Kirk Milhoan is the new chairman of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee. His comments on a recent podcast should scare the American public.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

youtu.be/S3bF0_Nrzb0?... RFK Jr.'s trial of a birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine in Africa is wholly unethical.

Beyond the Noise #91: RFK Jr.'s Tuskegee experiment

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... A recent study provides a final proof that Tylenol use during pregnancy doesn't increase the risk of autism

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RFK Jr.’s Strategy for Restoring Trust

Just make one false claim after the next and never look back. Never admit you were wrong. Never apologize.

Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

youtu.be/aXsGQFBCDgc?... In the midst of a flu epidemic that has killed hundreds of children, RFK Jr. says children might be "better off" not getting a flu vaccine.

Beyond the Noise #90: You've got a friend in me

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

youtu.be/XOBcmqsluTc?... Why trying to mimic Denmark's vaccine program is a terrible idea.

Beyond the Noise #89: On being Denmark

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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi... In the midst of this year's flu epidemic, RFK Jr. tells us that children are "better off" not getting a flu vaccine.

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You’ve Got a Friend in Me

Influenza virus can rest assured that RFK Jr. will continue to have its back