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Surgeon/scientist promoting science in medicine and exposing quackery. Editor of Science-Based Medicine. My opinions do NOT represent those of my employers.

Michigan, USA
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    1. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 7 Dec 2019

      David Gorski, MD, PhD Retweeted Renee Eng

      This is despicably clueless false balance, in which an antivaccine activist who is not a scientist is paired with a real physician and expert. @RobertKennedyJr is antivaccine, his risible claim to be provaccine notwithstanding. 1/https://twitter.com/Renee_Eng/status/1202633550022860800 …

      David Gorski, MD, PhD added,

      1:22
      Renee EngVerified account @Renee_Eng
      When it comes to #vaccines for children, Dr. Robert Riewerts with @KPSCALnews and @aboutKP says they are safe but @RobertKennedyJr, who says he is pro-vaccine, wants more robust testing. Full interview airs Sunday on #InFocusCA on @SpecNews1SoCal. pic.twitter.com/mer43SvMA8
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    2. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 7 Dec 2019

      In addition, @RobertKennedyJr is lying or ignorant (take your pick) when he claims that “not a single one” of the vaccines on the schedule has been tested against a saline placebo, it’s a claim easily refuted by a search of PubMed.🤦🏻‍♂️ 2/

      7 replies 11 retweets 53 likes
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    3. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 7 Dec 2019

      Also, @rjriewerts made a huge mistake agreeing to appear under these conditions with @Renee_Eng . It was a no-win situation. Even if he were to crush @RobertKennedyJr’s antivax BS, RFK, Jr. still wins. 3/

      2 replies 5 retweets 33 likes
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    4. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 7 Dec 2019

      Basically, by appearing with A.V. real pediatrician, RFK, Jr. successfully gives the false impression that there is an actual scientific debate about whether vaccines cause the harms attributed to them by antivaxxers when there is not. 4/

      3 replies 3 retweets 43 likes
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    5. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 7 Dec 2019

      This is why journalists should NEVER, EVER present stories in a format like this, with a crank on one side and a real expert on the other side, as though they are equals, equally knowledgeable and equally credible. 5/

      3 replies 10 retweets 58 likes
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    6. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 7 Dec 2019

      Sadly, @Renee_Eng has failed as a journalist with this story. She has unwittingly amplified and promoted @RobertKennedyJr’s and @ChildrensHD’s antivaccine propaganda. She has served as a useful idiot for the antivaccine movement. 6/

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    7. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 7 Dec 2019

      Journalists, don’t do this. Don’t be duped, as @Renee_Eng was. Don’t be a useful idiot for cranks, unwittingly helping to spread and normalize their pseudoscience. 7/

      2 replies 6 retweets 40 likes
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    8. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 7 Dec 2019

      Scientists, physicians, and real experts (like @rjriewerts), don’t let yourself be used like this. NEVER, EVER agree to appear as an equal with a crank like @RobertKennedyJr. Just say no. 8/

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    9. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 7 Dec 2019

      I know you think you can “win.” I know you think that by appearing with a crank like RFK Jr. you can neutralize or at least mitigate his message. You’re wrong. You can’t. Quite the opposite, in fact. By appearing with cranks you unwittingly elevate them. 9/

      2 replies 4 retweets 38 likes
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      David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 7 Dec 2019

      Basically, by appearing with a crank like @RobertKennedyJr you bring him closer to your level in the eyes of the public as you simultaneously lower yourself closer to his level. Your credibility rubs off on them. It’s not worth it. Don’t do it. 10/

      7:25 PM - 7 Dec 2019
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        2. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 7 Dec 2019

          And, to reiterate, journalists, don’t fall into the trap that @Renee_Eng fell into. Don’t be useful idiots for antivaxxers. 11/11

          4 replies 7 retweets 53 likes
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        3. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 8 Dec 2019

          David Gorski, MD, PhD Retweeted Renee Eng

          Ack! Somehow I missed this part! “I know! After we have a doctor debate a crank over vaccines, let’s do a poorly worded Twitter poll to settle things!” 11a/11 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️https://twitter.com/renee_eng/status/1202633553588047872 …

          David Gorski, MD, PhD added,

          Renee EngVerified account @Renee_Eng
          Some people, like @RobertKennedyJr, are concerned #vaccines don't have sufficient safety testing. Others, like Dr. Robert Riewerts w/ @KPSCALnews & @aboutKP, claim they are proven safe. We discuss this on #InFocusCA on @SpecNews1SoCal. Should vaccines be subject to more testing?
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