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Daniel Sunderland, DO

@thebandageman.bsky.social
623 followers 830 following 813 posts

Husband, dad, nerd, and #FirstGenerationToCollege #osteopathic #FamilyMedicine physician providing evidence-based #PrimaryCare to adults and children! Posts≠medical advice/care. Call your family doctor! Pronouns he/him/his📍West Hartford, CT #nutmegsky

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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
When you have a Nor'easter coming through, have to move your usually drive-through #flu #vaccine clinic inside, and need a sign that won't blow over! A big thanks to all of my patients who came by to get protected! #vaccinessavelives #fmsky 💉 #fluseason #fluvaccine
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
@americanredcross.bsky.social #donate
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
One of my patients beat me to this update! I've been more stringent on my iron checks for a few years now as a part of wellness visits since @shematologist.medsky.social put out some info about it. youtube.com/shorts/XbFUW... @pagingdrfran.bsky.social
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TBH, I can’t think I have seen a single ferritin level over 50 in a long time
YouTube video by Paging Dr. Fran
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If a company in a capitalist country is even telling you that their product ( #AI ) is losing safety and needs regulation, you should listen to them. If a politician is going to be out of office before the consequences of failing to regulate hit us all, you should not be listening to them.
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NPR @npr.org · 02/09/2026
In the unprecedented absence of federal guidance, leading medical groups are issuing their own recommendations for who should get the COVID-19, flu and RSV immunizations. n.pr/4ygfm6T
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Medical groups offer vaccine guidance to fill federal vacuum
In the unprecedented absence of federal guidance, leading medical groups are issuing their own recommendations for who should get the COVID-19, flu and RSV immunizations.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
youtu.be/J6ILiEuUvM0?...
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The Brain Song – “Weird Al” Yankovic
YouTube video by alyankovic
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I feel old (at 34) saying this, but watching my kids play with my old Power Rangers from the 90s vs. anything made today is mind-blowing 🤯. 90s toys were made for imaginative play. They have seen only one Power Rangers movie for context, but they make up their own unrelated stories *for hours.*
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Jess McLaughlin, PhD (they/them) @jfmclaughlin92.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
there's not a lot of super rich people who really earned their wealth, and very few who used it to truly make the world better. as much as i love her music, it's that part that i've always loved the most about Dolly Parton
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
So gutting the government's revenue by extending tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations (i.e. decreasing the government's income) didn't help our debt? And DOGE gutting government programs supposedly rife with fraud and abuse didn't decrease our expenses? The policies are all backwards.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
This has been incredibly irritating. People who qualify for GLP-1 medication due to things like diabetes *don't qualify* for the pilot program and end up paying a lot more than $50/month. @npr.org #health #glp1 #medsky #fmsky #endosky www.npr.org/2026/08/19/n...
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Medicare's pilot GLP-1 discount program has a catch. Some sick patients don't qualify
Medicare launched a pilot program that could streamline the process to get GLP-1s, with some seniors paying just $50 a month. But many people with the most serious illnesses won't get that discount.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
#vaccines @glaucomflecken.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/bmup2...
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Innovative New Vaccine Idea
YouTube video by Dr. Glaucomflecken
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
$1.04 TRILLION in savings... *per year.* A ~20% discount off of American healthcare costs per @yalesph.bsky.social estimates. What would you do if your healthcare was 20% cheaper? The American people deserve #MedicareForAll #medksy #fmsky #SinglePayer www.scientificamerican.com/article/yale...
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Scientists calculated how much money and lives ‘Medicare for All’ might save—it’s a lot
This study has been touted by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont as proof of the benefits of a universal, single-payer health care system, but the research hasn’t been peer-reviewed
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Thomas [DARK MODE], DO @tom.medsky.social · 11/08/2026
Me when a parent says "I trust you more than RFK Jr."
The famous smiling pedro pascale meme. He is a handsome latino male about 40 years old in a convertible looking over his right shoulder and very happy.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
@ameracadpeds.bsky.social and @aafp.org stand firm in our interpretation of the science. We are ultimately responsible for the vaccines we recommend for our patients. #Vaccines included in the AAP/AAFP schedule (i.e. the previous #CDC schedule) are safe and effective. None of that has changed.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
youtu.be/awVKh5RsGCg?... I still love it! @glaucomflecken.bsky.social #fmsky #medsky
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How to Ace Your Family Medicine Residency Interview
YouTube video by Dr. Glaucomflecken
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 13/07/2026
The Trump administration ended the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student repayment plan in March. Here's what you need to know. ctmirror.org/2026/07/13/s...
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A Biden-era student loan repayment plan ended. What to know
The Trump administration ended the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student repayment plan in March. Here's what you need to know.
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 20/07/2026
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has received reports of more than 7,300 bear sightings so far in 2026. ctmirror.org/2026/07/20/b...
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Bear sightings are increasing in CT. Here’s what you need to know.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has received reports of more than 7,300 bear sightings so far in 2026.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
I had a great turnout and a delightfully curious crowd! Thanks for coming!! #ConnectiCon #CTCon #StarTrek #medsky #fmsky
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NPR @npr.org · 17/07/2026
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions of people. Here are tips for how to breathe easier in your home. n.pr/4vwW4bJ
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Is smoke in your home? Here's how to make an air purifier using a box fan
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions of people. Here are tips for how to breathe easier in your home.
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NPR @npr.org · 17/07/2026
As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know. n.pr/4wFOwEs
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Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself
As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
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NPR @npr.org · 17/07/2026
Federal health officials have identified a single supplier of the produce from Mexico that was served in Taco Bell restaurants in five states. n.pr/4f9bjmj
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Iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak in 5 states
Federal health officials have identified a single supplier of the produce from Mexico that was served in Taco Bell restaurants in five states.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
I will be giving this #StarTrek medical talk at #ConnectiCon tomorrow morning! So excited to see everyone there! #Connecticut #Nutmegsky #medsky #fmsky
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We are almost always sitting below a potential solar plant. We don't have to burn all this "natural" gas and gasoline. We just need the will to build this instead of potentially environmentally catastrophic pipelines @ctmirror.org #nutmegsky #Connecticut #GoGreen #Solar ctmirror.org/2026/07/15/a...
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Opinion: July heat wave's unsung heroes? Rooftop solar users
During the hottest hours, solar was producing was generating approximately 3,594 MW. That's more than both New England’s largest power plants.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
I get these requests. Testosterone is rarely the problem. "Mayerson estimates that only 20% of patients who have come to him asking about testosterone therapy met the Endocrine Society’s threshold for low testosterone." @ctmirror.org #medsky #fmsky #endosky #lowT ctmirror.org/2026/07/10/m...
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More CT residents are taking testosterone
Androgen prescriptions in Connecticut have increased by 63% over the past three years — and endocrinologists say most are going to men.
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The Onion @theonion.com · 10/07/2026
“In these difficult times, we can no longer afford to keep all the ghastly, mysterious men who haunt our catacombs on this organization’s payroll,” said Timothy O’Leary
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National Opera Lays Off 200 Phantoms
WASHINGTON—Aiming to cut costs after a poor fiscal quarter, Washington National Opera general director Timothy O’Leary announced plans Monday to lay off 200 phantoms effective immediately. “In these d...
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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
You could definitely give these people a Trojan Horse and they’d be like “wow a big horse thank you” www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/u...
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New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of Previous Model, Officials Say
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
#vaccinessavelives #medsky #fmsky #pedsky #vaccines #nutmegsky #Connecticut @ctpublic.bsky.social www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-07...
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Connecticut launches pro-vaccine videos inspired by 'Schoolhouse Rock!'
The series features chirpy animated characters who encounter infections in their environments, but fight them off with help from vaccines.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Big yikes. This is possibly even worse of an idea than whole-body MRI. How many tiny fluid collections and little bits of scar tissue will need to get stabbed with needles because of this? It should be called the "Choosing Poorly" campaign. @glaucomflecken.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/z_e5o...
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Full Body Ultrasound
YouTube video by Dr. Glaucomflecken
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
As we go into a severe heat watch on Wednesday in #Connecticut and surrounding areas, please remember that money is being revoked from #green projects that would provide nearly endless cheap energy, and that money is being poured into burning more planet-heating fossil fuels. It's our money, folks.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
These concierge "men's health clinics" may not be doing the essential checks for underlying conditions **including #CANCER** and may not even tell the patients how to do the lab right. A recent patient came to me afterwards with no guidance and misdiangosed. www.healio.com/news/endocri...
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Many men receive testosterone therapy without proper workup
CHICAGO — Most men who received testosterone therapy did not receive a workup in accordance with guidelines, and some received the treatment despite being contraindicated for it, researchers reported ...
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Honestly, adults could probably use this too. #fmsky #pedsky #medsky variety.com/2026/biz/glo...
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Disney, Philips Launch Themed MRI Machines Using ‘Beloved Stories and Characters’ to Comfort Children Undergoing Scans
Disney and Philips have collaborated on themed MRI scanners to comfort children undergoing imaging procedures.
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John Ross @johnrossmd.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
18.5% of confirmed measles cases in West Texas required hospitalization. These were mostly kids with measles pneumonia; almost all the adults who needed hospitalization were pregnant. Kudos to MMWR for slipping this past the MAHA commissars.
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Characteristics of Patients Hospitalized with Measles ...
This report describes characteristics of patients who were hospitalized during a large measles outbreak in west Texas.
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Emily Feng @emilyzfeng.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
“Has there ever been an episode of presidential corruption so blatant and threatening to constitutional order? Certainly not in modern times.” www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/o...
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Opinion | There Has Never Been an Example of Presidential Corruption Like This
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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 20/05/2026
Just your regular reminder that routine administration of Vitamin K to newborns literally saves hundreds of lives every year in the US alone.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Adding fiber is one of the most common things that I recommend for my patients. It's great for -diabetes prevention/treatment -cholesterol -and, of course, gut health #medsky #fmsky #diet
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
#Connecticut is a major commuter state. Our towns are largely un-walkable. Conversion of gas vehicles to electric should be an urgent matter for everyone who lives here. #nutmegsky #ev #green @ctpublic.bsky.social www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-04...
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Fairfield County's air most polluted east of Texas, according to report
The worsening pollution is expected to cause new cases of asthma in children, an uptick in emergency room visits for those who already have asthma or COPD and an increased risk of heart attack.
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Connecticut Public @ctpublic.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Doing a thorough tick check after spending time outdoors, wearing light clothing, and tucking your pants into your socks are all ways to reduce the risk of tick bites.
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It’s tick season in New England. Here’s how to stay safe.
Doing a thorough tick check after spending time outdoors, wearing light clothing, and tucking your pants into your socks are all ways to reduce the risk of tick bites.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
#nutmegsky #medsky www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-04...
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Got old medicine in your cabinet? Clear it out this weekend during the DEA's Take Back Day
People may anonymously drop off unused or expired prescription medication at several sites statewide Saturday, April 25.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
NIMBY solar people need to figure out what they're going to do about powering their homes and cars in the setting of volatile global fuel prices, but also how they feel about their lungs and skin #climatechange If we're not using public land/money for green power, your local smog factory chugs on...
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
I have the malpractice "self-insurance" certificate that covers(covered??) my work during my residency at a Prospect-owned hospital. Is it worth nothing now? #privateequity #medsky #residency #fmsky #nutmegsky
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
This is a result of our terrible 🇺🇸 #health #insurance system. The top plaintiffs are groups that provide high-cost services. I'm not surprised that they're trying to recoup money for the work they did. I doubt they feel good about it. 🧵 1/6 @ctmirror.org ctmirror.org/2026/04/19/c...
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In CT, 80% of medical debt cases are from doctors — not hospitals
Physicians, dentists and other non-hospital providers account for more than 80% of health care debt collection cases in Connecticut courts.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
This is so clever. It could also potentially solve the problem of the #EV battery wearing out faster than the rest of the car. Old battery wore out but the bones still good? Just swap. Battery defective somehow? Swap. How do we facilitate a streamlined recycling process for old batteries? Swap.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
(missed the boat on posting yesterday) Excited for the second full day of the #ACOFP Annual Convention! #DO #osteopathicmedicine #fmsky #medsky #primarycare
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Something I certainly didn't think I would have said at the time: I miss John McCain. More accurately, Republican politicians who were somewhat collaborative and decent. I disagreed on policy, but I wasn't afraid that he would promote authoritarianism or bulldoze public health (or the White House)
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We need more investment in American #health, not less. Stop dismantling #PublicHealth.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Finally, someone apparently competent to run #CDC. A preventative medicine physician with leadership experience.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Unless your doctor says that you medically cannot get vaccinated, Every one of these deaths is preventable. The Tdap/Td vaccines have been around for so, so long. They are incredibly safe and effective. You only need one shot every 10 years. #vaccinessavelives www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
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Tetanus Deaths Still Happening in the U.S., CDC Report Shows
Fatalities occurred in roughly 1 in 10 tetanus cases
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Reflecting on our #history as the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians ( #ACOFP ) Annual Convention begins. #DO #osteopathicmedicine #medsky thedo.osteopathic.org/2026/03/did-...
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Did A.T. Still, DO, have an MD degree? - The DO
Although many assume A.T. Still, DO, founder of osteopathic medicine, held an MD degree, the reality is more complex.
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Daniel Sunderland, DO @thebandageman.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Can the media stop saying "#energy markets" when they really mean petroleum fuel? "Energy" sounds a lot more friendly than "gross liquid that we set on fire." Just say #oil 🛢️ Let's not lie to ourselves. The globalized "energy" crisis has nothing to do with #solar, #wind, #hydro, or even #nuclear.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 03/04/2026
Researchers at Stanford University modeled how many people could die or be disabled in 25 years if vaccines for polio, measles, rubella or diphtheria were no longer available. We decided to illustrate it.
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The Horrors That Could Lie Ahead if Vaccines Vanish
Researchers at Stanford University modeled how many people could die or be disabled in 25 years if vaccines for polio, measles, rubella or diphtheria were no longer available.
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