“His advice went against the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state’s analysis was criticized at the time by experts who said the research was shoddy and the sample too small. Now, thanks to a public records request by the Tampa Bay Times, we discover that the analysis was altered by Dr. Ladapo to emphasize the risks. Five previous drafts of the analysis — before he edited it — did not reach such a conclusion.”
“By playing loose with the facts, Dr. Ladapo cast doubt on the safety of the coronavirus vaccines. His misdirection contributed to vaccine hesitancy, and that, in turn, led to a higher pandemic death toll. His actions also underscore how anti-vaccine activists create fear and suspicion. Rather than rely upon scientifically sound research, they traffic in half-truths and unsubstantiated declarations. In so doing, Dr. Ladapo betrayed the trust of the people of Florida and the nation.”
While living in Davidson, NC, I bought (in hardback) and read *Queen of Hearts* with a pediatrician friend. We loved it! But when I moved to Florida to be with my divorced only child and his son, my copy got lost. I’ll remedy that soon, by ordering from my favorite Indy bookstore, Tombolo Books in St. Petersburg.
I subscribed to your Substack today because of today’s article about not-my-Surgeon General of Florida, appointed by not-my-governor. Believe me folks, DeSantis must be stopped from exporting what he’s doing here to the rest of the country. Because, among other things he will likely make Ladapo the US Surgeon General.
……….contributing to the polarization of our country. This is a much needed writing. Thanks for your passionate and clear presentation. You made it clear that you had more to say on this topic. Great?
“Severe methodological problems.” Hah! As someone who used to do clinical research, and as a general human being, I share your outrage and incredulity. Actually, my feelings about this whole thing are beyond my capacity for expression.
https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/05/01/imagining-life-in-the-desantis-republic/
Hope you’ve seen this. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/29/florida-vaccine-study-surgeon-general/
“His advice went against the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state’s analysis was criticized at the time by experts who said the research was shoddy and the sample too small. Now, thanks to a public records request by the Tampa Bay Times, we discover that the analysis was altered by Dr. Ladapo to emphasize the risks. Five previous drafts of the analysis — before he edited it — did not reach such a conclusion.”
“By playing loose with the facts, Dr. Ladapo cast doubt on the safety of the coronavirus vaccines. His misdirection contributed to vaccine hesitancy, and that, in turn, led to a higher pandemic death toll. His actions also underscore how anti-vaccine activists create fear and suspicion. Rather than rely upon scientifically sound research, they traffic in half-truths and unsubstantiated declarations. In so doing, Dr. Ladapo betrayed the trust of the people of Florida and the nation.”
While living in Davidson, NC, I bought (in hardback) and read *Queen of Hearts* with a pediatrician friend. We loved it! But when I moved to Florida to be with my divorced only child and his son, my copy got lost. I’ll remedy that soon, by ordering from my favorite Indy bookstore, Tombolo Books in St. Petersburg.
I subscribed to your Substack today because of today’s article about not-my-Surgeon General of Florida, appointed by not-my-governor. Believe me folks, DeSantis must be stopped from exporting what he’s doing here to the rest of the country. Because, among other things he will likely make Ladapo the US Surgeon General.
Thank you so much. (And btw I have not visited Tombolo Books! Will have to check it out someday!)
If you’re down here in Florida I’ll meet you there. :-D Tiny place, does a huge business!
It would be laughable if people weren’t getting sick and dying because of this politically driven misinformation. On top of that it is div
Such an honor that you read my posts, Dr Cherry!
……….contributing to the polarization of our country. This is a much needed writing. Thanks for your passionate and clear presentation. You made it clear that you had more to say on this topic. Great?
“Severe methodological problems.” Hah! As someone who used to do clinical research, and as a general human being, I share your outrage and incredulity. Actually, my feelings about this whole thing are beyond my capacity for expression.