The hottest CDC Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
Category
Top Health Politics Topics

The Real Science on Masks: They Make No Difference

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 5745 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Masks CDC Pandemic Risk Assessment
  1. The most authoritative estimate shows masks do not significantly reduce the spread of Covid-19 or other respiratory illnesses.
  2. Cochrane, a respected health organization, conducted a review concluding that all types of face coverings probably make little or no difference in reducing respiratory illness spread.
  3. The CDC and public health officials continue to recommend masks despite lack of strong evidence, ignoring downsides like social, psychological, and medical problems.

Changing Covid-19 isolation?

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1250 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Policy Guidelines Public Health Isolation CDC
  1. Contagiousness of Covid-19 remains the same, spreading for 5-12 days.
  2. Health policy decisions involve balancing protection, actionability, and feasibility for diverse populations.
  3. CDC's consideration of new Covid-19 isolation guidelines raises questions about following guidelines, impact on community transmission, and stakeholder views.

CDC Warns CDC’s Own Scientists That Their Finding on Masks “Is Not Scientifically Correct”

The DisInformation Chronicle • 865 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Masks CDC Whistleblowers Policy
  1. CDC Director Mandy Cohen did not dismiss the idea of reinstituting mask mandates for toddlers.
  2. CDC's own scientists are in disagreement with the claim that N95 respirators are more effective than surgical masks.
  3. CDC has faced controversy over shifting stances on mask efficacy in stopping the spread of COVID.

INVESTIGATION: CDC Upset Their Own Expert Advisers Not Recommending Masks, Demands They Recommend Masks

The DisInformation Chronicle • 795 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics CDC Masks Experts Guidance
  1. CDC is upset with their own expert advisors for not recommending masks and demands they change their advice
  2. Research shows that N95 respirators don't offer better protection than masks for COVID
  3. CDC's mask recommendations are influenced by political factors and do not align with research findings
Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity:

Dose number NINE: CDC panel green lights yet another Covid mRNA shot

The Dossier • 367 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Public Health Pharmaceuticals CDC Preventive Care
  1. The CDC has green-lighted a ninth Covid mRNA shot for those following the official vaccination schedule, totaling nine doses within three years.
  2. The latest shot targets a variant that no longer exists, raising questions about continued vaccinations against obsolete threats.
  3. Pharmaceutical companies may be promoting additional shots under the guise of protection against new variants, despite the variants not being present during the shot's creation.

Real Talk About Nicotine

Handwaving Freakoutery • 882 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Cancer CDC
  1. CDC's nicotine messaging is misleading and harmful, leading to significant misinformation in the public.
  2. Nicotine has both positive and negative effects, such as cognitive benefits and addiction risks.
  3. Vaping is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes, but CDC misinformation is causing confusion and preventing smokers from switching.

Fired by Pfizer: Former Harvard prof reveals he was dismissed from CDC committee for promoting a non-mRNA vaccine

The Dossier • 290 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines Pharma CDC Mandates Academia
  1. Martin Kulldorff was fired from the CDC committee for promoting a non-mRNA vaccine and disagreeing with the decision to pause the Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine.
  2. Kulldorff's experience highlights the powerful influence of the Pharma-Government Health system in America.
  3. Kulldorff's stance against vaccine mandates and his opposition to Pharma influence showcases his courage and bravery in the scientific community.

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Resigns After An Endless List of Disastrous Mistakes

Unmasked • 144 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Public Health CDC Resignation Misinformation Trust
  1. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky resigned due to a string of disastrous mistakes.
  2. The CDC made poor quality research, spread misinformation, and issued ineffective mask recommendations.
  3. Walensky's leadership eroded trust in public health institutions and her mistakes caused harm instead of value.

Remembering the Outgoing CDC Director’s Greatest Moments

Injecting Freedom • 68 implied HN points • 08 Jul 23
🏥 Health Politics Public Health CDC Misinformation Vaccines
  1. The outgoing CDC Director's statements on vaccine efficacy and mutations were controversial.
  2. There were concerns about the CDC's recommendations for certain groups like children and those with heart disease.
  3. The call for better fact-checking from the CDC Director was met with skepticism due to past misinformation issues.

States Recently Threw Out Millions of Dollars of Unused Masks and Other Pandemic Gear. But the Story is Not What You Think.

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 23 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health CDC Medical Research
  1. States threw away millions of dollars worth of PPE that could have still been effective.
  2. Expiration dates on masks and gowns may not accurately reflect their actual effectiveness.
  3. Authority decisions on PPE disposal lack evidence-based analysis and contribute to public health policy concerns.

How to prevent long-haul COVID symptoms (PACS)

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Prevention CDC
  1. Early treatment with effective COVID protocols can significantly reduce or eliminate long-haul COVID symptoms, as seen in various successful cases.
  2. CDC has shown no interest in early treatment protocols to prevent long-haul COVID, despite proven success rates and zero long-haul cases in treated patients.
  3. CDC remains ignorant about effective preventive measures for long-haul COVID, which impacts a significant number of adults in the US.

The CDC's Big Surprise!

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 15 May 21
🏥 Health & Wellness CDC Vaccines Pandemic Management Public Health Pandemic impact
  1. The CDC's decision to lift all restrictions for the vaccinated was surprising and hard to understand, leading to doubts and confusion about their motives and future decisions.
  2. Understanding the CDC's decision-making process is crucial for individuals and businesses to navigate through the changing guidelines effectively.
  3. The lack of a clear plan and sudden shift in policy regarding restrictions raised concerns, especially in areas with high COVID-19 cases, indicating the need for a more consistent and strategic approach.