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Epidemiologist. Writer (Guardian, Observer etc). "Well known research trouble-maker". PhDing at @UoW Host of @senscipod Email gidmk.healthnerd@gmail.com he/him

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    1. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 16 Mar 2019
      Replying to @JOEWV @jorient @AAPSonline

      Suggesting that vaccines do more harm than the diseases they prevent is the very definition of antivaccine.

      1 reply 0 retweets 41 likes
    2. Jane Orient, MD‏ @jorient 17 Mar 2019
      Replying to @gorskon @JOEWV @AAPSonline

      It depends on the vaccine, the disease, and the circumstances. Rigid adherence to protocols from conflicted authorities, while ignoring adverse reports, is anti-patient and contrary to the Oath of Hippocrates

      4 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
    3. Jonathan Howard‏ @JHowardBrainMD 19 Mar 2019
      Replying to @jorient @gorskon and

      So you think some vaccines are good. How would you argue against someone who felt all vaccines were bad all the time. Would you appeal to evidence and the scientific consensus?

      2 replies 1 retweet 9 likes
    4. Jane Orient, MD‏ @jorient 19 Mar 2019
      Replying to @JHowardBrainMD @gorskon and

      Vaccines and drugs, though "good" in some circumstances, all have risks. Why not try to figure out why and to whom bad reactions occur instead of denying them?

      3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
    5. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 19 Mar 2019
      Replying to @jorient @JHowardBrainMD and

      I notice you avoided answering my question: Which vaccines on the CDC's recommended childhood vaccine schedule do you personally consider safe and effective? Be specific and justify your answers.

      1 reply 0 retweets 19 likes
    6. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 19 Mar 2019
      Replying to @gorskon @jorient and

      It's a simple question: Which vaccines on the CDC's recommended childhood vaccine schedule do you personally consider safe and effective? Be specific and justify your answers.

      1 reply 0 retweets 17 likes
    7. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 19 Mar 2019
      Replying to @gorskon @jorient and

      Note that I will keep asking this question from time to time until I get an answer.😏

      1 reply 0 retweets 14 likes
    8. Jane Orient, MD‏ @jorient 20 Mar 2019
      Replying to @gorskon @JHowardBrainMD and

      I don't give one-size-fits-all advice on how doctors should treat their patients. You apparently do.

      12 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
    9. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 20 Mar 2019
      Replying to @jorient @JHowardBrainMD and

      I didn't ask you which vaccines you recommend for everybody. I asked you which childhood vaccines YOU PERSONALLY consider effective and safe, to be specific, and explain why. It's a simple, straightforward question. Why won't you answer it?

      1 reply 1 retweet 14 likes
    10. Jane Orient, MD‏ @jorient 20 Mar 2019
      Replying to @gorskon @JHowardBrainMD and

      You are like a lawyer intimidating a witness, demanding a yes or no answer to a complex question. PERSONAL advice is not possible on Twitter.

      7 replies 1 retweet 1 like
      Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 20 Mar 2019
      Replying to @jorient @gorskon and

      Ok then let's turn it around a bit. All vaccines and drugs have risks, sure. What are the risks and benefits of, say, the MMR vaccine?

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        2. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 20 Mar 2019
          Replying to @GidMK @jorient and

          Yep. This is a good start. What are the benefits of the MMR vaccine? How effective is it? What are the risks? I'm sure that @jorient, being the "think for herself" doctor that she is, should be able to answer this question, no problem.

          3 replies 2 retweets 10 likes
        3. StorkDoc‏ @ladybugobgyn 20 Mar 2019
          Replying to @gorskon @doritmi and

          Absolutely no problem, provided with medical college support and statistically significant studies to support her claims.

          1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes
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