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Vaccination is legalized, decriminalized, government-sponsored, government-run torture, mutilation and homicide.

Bailiwick News • 6598 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Vaccination programs have been criticized as harmful and misleading, with claims that they cause suffering and even death.
  2. The argument is made that individuals can resist these programs by not participating and by advocating for changes in laws that enable them.
  3. There is a belief that the government has misled the public about the safety and regulation of vaccines, making individuals skeptical about their trust in these medical interventions.

Goodbye flu season, hello Spring bugs, like norovirus, polio travel headlines, and breakthrough measles cases.

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1147 implied HN points • 24 Mar 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination
  1. Flu season is winding down, but spring brings other bugs like common colds, RSV, and norovirus, so expect more sniffles and stomach bugs; wash hands with soap and water (hand sanitizer may not stop norovirus) and isolate if you’re sick.
  2. Polio headlines were overstated — the CDC’s global polio notice is informational, not a travel ban, and most travelers don’t need a booster; consider one only if you’ll have prolonged close contact in a place with recent detections and check with your doctor.
  3. MMR vaccines are highly effective at preventing severe measles, but breakthrough infections can occur with high exposure and are usually milder; also watch for safety alerts and recalls, including specific lots of children’s ibuprofen and Raw Farm raw cheddar linked to E. coli.

Covid-19 six years later

Your Local Epidemiologist • 2896 implied HN points • 19 Mar 26
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Covid-19 is much less deadly than early in the pandemic and now behaves more like seasonal respiratory viruses, with smaller waves and two annual peaks, but it still causes hospitalizations especially in older adults and infants.
  2. Vaccines and treatments still cut the risk of severe illness, but protection wanes, vaccine uptake is falling, and guidance (especially about extra doses for older adults) is unclear, while cost and access barriers limit effective care.
  3. The biggest ongoing problem is eroding trust and a weakened public health system: many key questions remain unanswered (like long Covid and which interventions truly worked), so transparency, better data, and system reforms are urgently needed.

The Most Devastating Report So Far

COVID Reason • 1031 implied HN points • 27 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Vaccination
  1. The government spent nearly $1 billion to promote misleading information about COVID vaccines and masks. This kind of spending could seriously hurt a private company if they did the same.
  2. The PR campaign exaggerated the dangers of COVID and claimed vaccines were very effective, even saying they stopped transmission. This created a loss of trust when real-life results showed otherwise.
  3. The ads scared parents into thinking there were strict health rules for schools unless their kids got vaccinated and masked up. Many of the risks of the vaccines were not properly discussed, leading to confusion.

Learning curve.

Bailiwick News • 5983 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Vaccines have historically been linked to harm for multiple generations, raising concerns about their safety and effectiveness.
  2. There is a belief that government and health officials have manipulated regulations to make vaccine approvals easier without proper safety standards.
  3. Many urge individuals to stop vaccinating, especially children, citing a lack of trust in the health system and its practices.
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Anaphylaxis, allergens, immunogenicity, vaccines.

Bailiwick News • 3269 implied HN points • 16 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Vaccines and many biological products can cause allergic reactions like anaphylaxis. This means they can intentionally harm people while claiming to protect them.
  2. There are laws that make it hard to hold companies accountable for the negative effects of vaccines. These laws allow harmful practices to continue under the guise of vaccination programs.
  3. Congress is more focused on how effective these vaccines are at causing harm, rather than their safety. This reflects a deeper concern about managing public health costs rather than protecting individuals.

What are the Influenza Vaccine Risks?

Who is Robert Malone • 10 implied HN points • 23 Mar 26
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Vaccine risks and benefits are not the same for everyone — they vary a lot by age, vaccine formulation, whether other shots are given at the same visit, and the type of flu season; older and high‑risk people get clear net benefit while healthy younger adults and some children often see much smaller gains.
  2. Serious adverse events are rare but real: anaphylaxis occurs on the order of 1.35–1.6 cases per million doses, Guillain‑Barré syndrome about 1–2 per million, and febrile seizures are measurably increased in young children, especially when the flu shot is co‑administered with PCV13 and DTaP (these seizures are usually brief and benign).
  3. Policy and communication should reflect the nuance and data limits — NNV versus NNH calculations strongly favor vaccination for older adults but are less decisive for low‑risk groups, surveillance systems have known biases, and one‑size‑fits‑all mandates or generic counseling miss important individual considerations.

Deliberate induction of anaphylaxis by vaccination

Bailiwick News • 2773 implied HN points • 12 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Vaccines can potentially cause serious allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis, which may not be easily predictable. This can happen even with substances that are usually safe when eaten.
  2. Some historical research on anaphylaxis reveals a connection between vaccinations and the increase in allergies and autoimmune conditions today, suggesting that vaccines might sensitize people to allergens.
  3. Many vaccines contain proteins or substances that could trigger allergies, and the lack of stringent regulation in vaccine development means that people might not be fully aware of the risks involved.

BMC Women's Health Publishes a Deeply Flawed Study on Parental Acceptance of HPV Vaccinations. Plus: Three Key Questions Required of Any HPV Vaccine Efficacy Trial

Popular Rationalism • 733 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. The recent study on parental acceptance of HPV vaccinations has major flaws that make its results questionable. Problems include small sample sizes and not enough diversity in participants.
  2. There is growing concern about HPV type replacement, where non-vaccine types may become more common after vaccination. This could lead to an increase in HPV-related cancers despite vaccination efforts.
  3. Future studies on HPV vaccine efficacy need to focus more on long-term effects and should clearly address issues like type replacement and the percentage of cancers caused by non-vaccine-targeted HPV types.

5 Logical fallacies in the era of RFK Jr.

Your Local Epidemiologist • 2161 implied HN points • 04 Mar 26
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Prebunking—teaching people to recognize common rhetorical tricks—is more effective than trying to debunk every false claim one-by-one. If people learn the patterns, they can spot misinformation themselves.
  2. Many health falsehoods rely on a few common logical fallacies like appeal to nature, false dichotomy, ad hominem, common-sense, and post hoc, which make claims seem plausible but are logically weak. Recognizing these specific errors helps you judge a claim's strength.
  3. Instead of playing whack-a-mole with rumors, empower people to do their own critical thinking by learning these fallacies and how to evaluate evidence. Teaching these skills reduces dependence on experts to debunk every meme and builds resilience to misinformation.

CBS News Misinforms the Public on Pertussis Vaccination Policy: Dr. Lyons-Weiler Issues a Call for Retraction

Popular Rationalism • 970 implied HN points • 17 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. The CBS News report about whooping cough vaccines contained misinformation, suggesting adults need a booster every ten years for pertussis. This is misleading because the CDC does not recommend regular boosters for pertussis.
  2. The effectiveness of the pertussis vaccine decreases significantly within a few years, meaning people can still get infected and spread the disease even after vaccination. This poses risks, especially to infants who are not fully vaccinated.
  3. The vaccine does not provide herd immunity, making it difficult to rely on vaccinated adults to protect vulnerable groups. The public should be educated about the limitations of the vaccine and the risks of asymptomatic carriers.

Outbreak Outlook - National - March 22

Force of Infection • 76 implied HN points • 22 Mar 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination
  1. Flu activity is falling quickly and should drop below the seasonal baseline next week, with all age groups reporting fewer outpatient visits and Flu B making up most late-season cases.
  2. Covid-19 is quiet and mostly declining nationwide, with low ED visits and hospitalizations, though Washington, Pennsylvania, and DC show stable activity.
  3. RSV has peaked in most regions but remains high with infant hospitalizations still elevated despite recent improvements; norovirus is very active and rising, and several foodborne outbreaks/recalls (including an E. coli–linked raw cheese), plus ongoing measles spread and a UK meningitis cluster, are current concerns.

Hep B vaccine rates declining, RSV is having a late surge, more disease=more economic cost, AI and triage, and the U.S. surgeon general

Your Local Epidemiologist • 956 implied HN points • 03 Mar 26
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Newborn hepatitis B vaccination rates are falling substantially, and declining childhood immunization (like MMR) threatens more cases, hospitalizations, deaths, and large economic costs.
  2. The respiratory season is unusual: flu activity is plateauing while RSV infections and hospitalizations are surging very late, putting infants at higher risk; vaccines and long-acting monoclonal antibodies can still provide protection.
  3. Consumer AI health tools can help with simple questions but are not yet reliable for triage; they often over-refer low-risk people and can miss early signs of serious emergencies, so don’t rely on them in urgent situations.

New Study Shows Negative COVID Vaccine Efficacy For Kids, Elevated Risk Of Myocarditis

Unmasked • 37 implied HN points • 21 Mar 26
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Public health officials and media pushed strong messaging that encouraged parents to vaccinate children by emphasizing COVID risks and downplaying natural immunity.
  2. A new study is said to show negative COVID vaccine efficacy for kids and an increased risk of myocarditis, suggesting the shots may have underperformed in that age group.
  3. Officials largely maintained the same pandemic policies even after vaccines underperformed in adults, which likely led to unnecessary child vaccinations and potential harms.

The Rabies Vaccine Edition

Why is this interesting? • 1689 implied HN points • 27 Jan 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination
  1. Sri Lanka treats rabies as a national priority with widespread post‑exposure vaccination, and that access has driven annual deaths down from around 400 in the 1970s to about 10 today.
  2. In many Western places people have grown complacent about vaccines because deadly diseases became rare and vaccines were politicized, and that complacency has been linked to falling vaccination rates and resurgences of illnesses like whooping cough, measles, and local polio cases.
  3. Cultural attitudes toward nature shape risk tolerance: societies that live closely with animals accept coexistence and take practical steps like readily available rabies shots, seeing medicine as a necessary protection rather than an optional lifestyle choice.

Nipah in India, measles is the first building block to fall, flu increasing again, and US out but CA in on WHO

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1697 implied HN points • 03 Feb 26
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Measles protection is breaking down as falling vaccination and rising misinformation have already cost several countries (and possibly soon the U.S.) their elimination status, fueling large outbreaks that mostly affect unvaccinated people.
  2. The Nipah outbreak in India is serious but currently small and controlled; the virus doesn’t spread easily between people, lives mainly in bats, and poses a very low risk of becoming a global pandemic.
  3. The U.S. has left the WHO, which reduces U.S. influence and support for global outbreak response, while states like California are linking into WHO networks to try to stay informed and protect their populations.

Do clinicians make money off of vaccines?

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1499 implied HN points • 04 Feb 26
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Clinicians generally don’t profit from giving vaccines and often break even or lose money once you count vaccine purchase, staff time, storage, and low reimbursements.
  2. Claims that doctors get big per-shot payouts are misleading — quality bonuses are modest and not paid per vaccine, and drug companies legally cannot pay clinicians to push vaccines.
  3. Vaccine costs are mostly covered by insurers or government programs so families rarely pay out of pocket, and clinicians continue offering vaccines because they prevent disease despite financial strain on practices.

Shared decision-making, informed consent, and the rhetoric of false empowerment

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1399 implied HN points • 28 Jan 26
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Shared clinical decision-making is a technical label used when medical evidence doesn’t point to one clear option, and relabeling recommended vaccines as SCDM can falsely imply uncertainty and confuse parents without actually giving them more choices.
  2. Informed consent should give a balanced, understandable view of risks, benefits, and alternatives so people can make reasoned choices, and overstating rare or unverified harms skews that balance and undermines true consent.
  3. Patient autonomy means people make health decisions with the help of clinicians, and the childhood vaccine schedule is guidance not a universal mandate; framing recommendations as mandates or insisting people decide entirely on their own erodes trust and creates confusion.

Measles is off to an ugly start, EPA removes lives lost, ICE and hospitals, and lots of good news

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1639 implied HN points • 20 Jan 26
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Measles is surging unusually early, with large outbreaks in low-vaccination pockets causing many cases, quarantines, and spread to other states. If you’re fully vaccinated you’re very well protected, and parents of babies under 12 months should talk to their pediatrician about early vaccination.
  2. The EPA will stop counting the dollar value of lives saved in cost-benefit analyses for major air pollutants, a change that makes pollution rules look more costly and makes it easier to weaken protections. This will likely harm communities near highways and industrial sites, especially low-income and marginalized groups.
  3. Increased ICE enforcement is creating fear that keeps people from seeking medical care, which can worsen health for families and communities. Schools and clinical teams can play key roles in supporting affected families and connecting them to local resources.

WHAT YOUR COVID BOOSTER DID TO YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Who is Robert Malone • 26 implied HN points • 17 Mar 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination
  1. Repeated mRNA COVID boosters shift the antibody response toward IgG4, which can bind the virus but lacks Fc-mediated functions (like ADCC and complement) and is linked to reduced infected-cell clearance and more breakthrough infections.
  2. This IgG4 shift is driven locally in lymph nodes by IL-10, becomes long-lasting because IgG4-producing plasma cells persist, and is amplified by closely spaced boosters and the prolonged lymph-node activity of mRNA-LNP vaccines; children can show the effect after only two doses.
  3. Standard total-IgG tests cannot detect this problem, so clinicians and regulators should measure IgG subclasses, space boosters at least a year, re-evaluate pediatric booster policies, inform patients of the trade-offs, and start targeted surveillance studies.

One of CDC’s final blows. And what it means for you.

Your Local Epidemiologist • 4162 implied HN points • 21 Nov 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. The CDC has been facing major challenges due to political interference, leading to a loss of trust in its information. People need to be careful about relying on it for accurate health data.
  2. It's recommended to avoid certain topics on the CDC website, especially vaccines and reproductive health, and instead seek information from trusted outside sources like medical organizations.
  3. Despite the struggles at the CDC, there is a strong effort from health professionals and communities to provide reliable health information and support to the public.

Outbreak Outlook - National - March 15

Force of Infection • 62 implied HN points • 15 Mar 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination
  1. RSV season came on much later than usual and now appears to be reaching or passing its peak, with test positivity easing and hospitalizations — especially in babies — starting to fall.
  2. Flu activity is declining and more areas have moved out of high activity, but overall visits remain above baseline and this season has been unusually severe for children.
  3. Norovirus has hit a new seasonal peak with very high test positivity and spreads easily, so careful handwashing and staying home for a few days after symptoms end are important to prevent onward transmission.

Flu is up, up, and away. SNAP restrictions, measles milestone, and good news!

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1679 implied HN points • 07 Jan 26
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Flu is surging across the U.S., with influenza‑like illness at its highest level in six years; a mutated H3N2 strain plus falling vaccination rates are driving many hospitalizations and deaths, and vaccination plus early antivirals still help reduce severe outcomes.
  2. Eighteen states are piloting SNAP purchase restrictions, but the research is limited and mixed — restrictions can cut purchases of targeted items yet may not improve overall diet or health, and they raise concerns about cost, autonomy, and stigma; pairing restrictions with incentives looks more promising.
  3. Measles cases topped 2,000 in 2025, mostly in unvaccinated people, which risks the U.S. losing its WHO measles elimination status and could allow measles to become endemic.

Flu antivirals: What to know and when to use them

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1378 implied HN points • 14 Jan 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination
  1. Antivirals like Tamiflu and Xofluza can shorten the flu by about one to two days, reduce symptom severity and some complications, and work best when started within 48 hours; they can also be used to prevent illness after a known exposure.
  2. Not everyone needs antivirals—many healthy people recover with rest, fluids, and fever reducers—but treatment is recommended for people who are hospitalized or have severe illness and for high-risk groups (young children, people 65+, pregnant people, immunocompromised individuals, and those with chronic conditions).
  3. Side effects are usually mild (mainly nausea) and serious harms are rare, and many scary online claims are misleading—Tamiflu has not been shown to routinely cause hallucinations and star anise tea is not a substitute; Xofluza is a one‑dose option that may reduce contagiousness but is more expensive and has less data in some populations.

20 public health wins in 2025

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1767 implied HN points • 30 Dec 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Public health teams delivered measurable, lifesaving results by preventing and containing outbreaks and reducing harms like heat-related deaths.
  2. Policy and clinical advances expanded access to prevention and care at home and abroad, from broader vaccine coverage and affordable HIV prevention to new treatments and programs like free child care and adult vaccines.
  3. The public health community showed resilience and civic engagement by forming coalitions, defending evidence in courts and politics, and putting scientists into public office to protect science-based policy.

A brutal flu season, new dietary guidelines, and why cancer screenings are at risk

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1287 implied HN points • 13 Jan 26
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. We’re in a very bad flu season with influenza-like illness at its highest levels since the late 1990s, driven by an H3N2 subclade that partly evades this year’s shot. Getting a flu vaccine now, using antivirals early if sick, masking in crowded indoor spaces, and staying home when ill can reduce severe illness and spread.
  2. The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines are radically shorter and replace MyPlate with an inverted food pyramid, emphasizing whole foods, more protein, and some animal fats while softening alcohol advice. They diverged from the independent advisory report and removed health equity from evidence considerations, which could change federal nutrition programs and clinical guidance.
  3. New Medicaid work and renewal rules are expected to cause millions to lose coverage, leading to over a million missed cancer screenings and preventable deaths in the next two years. HRSA’s endorsement of at-home HPV self-collection tests may expand cervical screening access but isn’t a full substitute for clinician care and follow-up.

Mass shootings outnumber annual days in U.S., children are missing school due to measles, Covid-19 is peeping around the corner, and some hope

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1633 implied HN points • 15 Dec 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination
  1. Mass shootings in the U.S. are happening more than once per day and represent a widespread, preventable public‑health crisis that evidence shows can be reduced with stricter firearm policies.
  2. Respiratory illnesses are surging: flu is rising among children (with low vaccination rates and early pediatric deaths reported) and Covid‑19 is increasing in parts of the country, so masking in crowded indoor spaces, testing when appropriate, staying home while sick, and staying up to date on vaccines can help protect others.
  3. Measles outbreaks are growing, causing many cases and hundreds of children to miss school, and vaccination plus following local public‑health guidance is the key way to stop these outbreaks.

Ask Why 429 Moms Died

RESCUE with Michael Capuzzo • 9021 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination
  1. Pregnancy-related deaths rose sharply in 2021 due to a combination of Covid-19 and vaccines
  2. There is concern over the lack of safety data for Covid vaccines in pregnant women
  3. Vaccine-associated enhanced disease (VAED) may be a factor in Covid-related deaths and should be investigated further

ACIP key takeaways: What really happened and what it means for you

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1882 implied HN points • 05 Dec 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. The recent ACIP meeting led to a rollback on the universal Hepatitis B vaccine for infants, which could confuse families and affect children's health negatively.
  2. Grassroots efforts and pushback from experts helped prevent even worse decisions at the meeting, showing the power of community in health discussions.
  3. There's still a strong commitment to protecting children's health despite the setbacks, and advocacy from parents and clinicians is crucial in ensuring informed choices moving forward.

What Is The Current Evidence for mRNA Vaccine Shedding?

The Forgotten Side of Medicine • 9512 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination
  1. Shedding from mRNA vaccines is a real concern, with varying levels of sensitivity among individuals.
  2. Symptoms of shedding exposure often overlap with long COVID and vaccine side effects, particularly affecting women.
  3. Shedding can occur through proximity, skin-to-skin contact, and other secretions, with a range of symptoms such as menstrual abnormalities, bruising, dizziness, and more.

Fall vaccination rates are down, flu takes off, the U.S. is not Denmark, ICE’s negative impact on health, and more.

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1454 implied HN points • 08 Dec 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Vaccination rates in the U.S. are dropping, with fewer people getting both COVID-19 and flu shots compared to last year. This could lead to more severe health issues this winter, so getting vaccinated is still important.
  2. Fear of immigration enforcement is keeping immigrant families from accessing necessary healthcare. Many are avoiding medical visits and putting off surgeries, which is harmful to their health and well-being.
  3. The U.S. healthcare system is very different from Denmark's, so copying their vaccination schedule might not work here. Health outcomes depend on many factors, not just vaccines, and many of those factors are not as strong in the U.S.

Masks are nearly all off

Sensible Medicine • 6230 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination
  1. Many people have different opinions on mask-wearing and judge others based on their choices.
  2. Logical breaks for stopping mask-wearing include belief in its effectiveness and timing related to vaccination or Covid infection.
  3. Continuing to wear masks after certain periods or events may not always be rational according to the author.

A rough flu season may be taking shape

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1922 implied HN points • 17 Nov 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. This flu season might get tough. A new flu strain has mutated, making vaccines less effective, so getting your flu shot is crucial.
  2. There's a rise in infant botulism cases linked to a baby formula. Parents should stop using any ByHeart products and keep an eye on their babies for symptoms.
  3. Canada lost its measles elimination status, which could affect the U.S. too. It's a reminder about the importance of vaccinations for everyone, especially for protecting young kids.

Thanksgiving guide to viruses, family conversations, and public health updates

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1585 implied HN points • 24 Nov 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. This Thanksgiving, there are fewer viruses like colds and the flu, which means people are less likely to get sick. That's good news for family gatherings!
  2. When talking about tough subjects with family, like vaccines, it's important to stay calm and look for common ground. This can help keep the conversation friendly and productive.
  3. Recent settlements from opioid lawsuits will provide $7 billion to help communities affected by the opioid crisis. This money aims to support better treatment and prevention efforts.

Begin the Deprogramming: There Was No "Pandemic of the Unvaccinated"

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 18799 implied HN points • 08 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Vaccination
  1. The vaccines didn't work as well as promised, and it's important to look at how the public was informed about them. Many people might have been misled about their effectiveness.
  2. There was a lot of pressure from officials to follow strict guidelines, but some of these recommendations may not have been based on solid research.
  3. The narrative that there was a 'pandemic of the unvaccinated' was likely part of a larger campaign, aimed at stirring emotions and turning the public against each other.

A Pfizer shot. A failed heart. A transplant. Get vaxxed again?

RESCUE with Michael Capuzzo • 9787 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. John Berndsen's heart complications after receiving the Pfizer vaccine illustrate a potential link to myocarditis and the importance of questioning vaccine safety.
  2. Many adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines are not being reported in the media, and the numbers show a significant impact on health, including deaths.
  3. John Berndsen's experience highlights the importance of critically examining the safety and necessity of additional vaccine doses, especially for vulnerable individuals.

Bullets in the windows

Your Local Epidemiologist • 3103 implied HN points • 10 Aug 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination
  1. Public health workers are facing serious threats and violence, including a recent shooting at their workplace that highlights the dangers they encounter in their jobs.
  2. Despite ongoing attacks and fear, these workers continue to dedicate themselves to protecting communities and improving health, driven by their care for the future and their neighbors.
  3. There is a need for society to acknowledge the sacrifices of public health professionals and to create a safer environment that values and supports their vital work.