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Aaron E. Carroll
@aaronecarroll
President/CEO of @academyhealth HSR-Researcher/Author/Pediatrician. I make videos/podcasts @HCTriage & write for @NYTOpinion. Tweets represent me and me alone
Indianapolis, IN
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    Jan 3, 2022
    I’ve tried very hard to give the CDC the benefit of the doubt. But I’m increasingly frustrated that they do not comprehend how hard it is for organizations who are really trying to do the right thing in the real world to keep up with their guidance. And I’m a huge fan. Really.
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    May 19, 2022
    How do you explain to people that if their kid is just over 5 year old, they need a booster, but if they are just under 5 years old, they should get… nothing?
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    Dec 21, 2021
    It can’t be said enough. We really need alternative guidance for mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic vaccinated and boostered people testing positive for Covid. Mandatory 10 day isolation is going to make things really difficult for essential services (and hard to enforce).
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    May 26, 2023
    Dr. Caitlin Bernard is a phenomenal physician and human being, and she deserves nothing but our support and respect.
    washingtonpost.com
    Indiana board fines doctor for discussing rape victim’s abortion
    Indiana's medical licensing board reprimanded OB/GYN Caitlin Bernard and ordered her to pay a $3,000 fine for discussing a 10-year-old's abortion with a reporter.
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    Mar 10, 2022
    Two years ago today, I wrote this email to one of my editors @nytimes. I think it was the first time ever I declined to write a column.
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    Jan 3, 2022
    Replying to @aaronecarroll
    Make antigen tests available and ridiculously affordable. Right now. You’re the US federal government. We have been saying this for many, many months. No more excuses. Do whatever it takes to make this happen.
    Opinion | Yes, Americans Should Be Mailed Free Tests (Published 2021)
    From nytimes.com
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    Dec 19, 2021
    Omg this is cheap. Do it now.
    It Would Cost $50 Billion to Vaccinate the World, OECD Says
    From bloomberg.com
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    Mar 2, 2022
    Why is there any cost sharing at all for insulin? Serious question. We all know the rationale for deductibles and co-pays, but how does that square for a life-saving medication that is needed forever?
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    Jan 3, 2022
    Replying to @aaronecarroll
    Then, make rational guidance that actual Americans can follow to be safe.
    Opinion | The C.D.C. Has New Covid Guidelines. This Is What It Got Wrong. (Published 2021)
    From nytimes.com
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    Jul 15, 2022
    Just stop right now and go read this, by Dr. Tracey Wilkinson. Seriously. Go do it. Dr. Caitlin Bernard Was Meant to Write This With Me Before She Was Attacked for Doing Her Job
    Opinion | Dr. Caitlin Bernard Was Meant to Write This With Me Before She Was Attacked for Doing Her...
    From nytimes.com
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    May 19, 2022
    It should go without saying, but it evidently can’t be said enough: good science communication matters. We are failing over and over and over again.
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    Dec 3, 2021
    Is this the worst chart ever, or the absolute worst chart ever? I cannot believe this is real.
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    DCCC
    @dccc
    Dec 2, 2021
    Thanks, @JoeBiden.
    Readers added context
    This chart is deceptively formatted, showing only two data points and only a tiny segment of relevant numbers on the y-axis. More complete charts show a very different trend. ycharts.com/indicators/us_… The president's ability to control gas prices for either good or ill is also minimal. money.howstuffworks.com/president-gas-…
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    Apr 21, 2022
    Can someone explain to me how news organizations are ok with reporters they employ holding back very newsworthy reporting for months or years so those reporters can put it in a book instead? Seriously asking. I don't understand.
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    Aaron E. Carroll
    @aaronecarroll
    Jul 14, 2022
    I've tried to stay quiet. I know Dr. Bernard. She's phenomenal. She cares so much for her patients. So many people should be ashamed of themselves for how they have vilified and attacked her without knowing the full story. I fear some are trying to cause her harm. It's shameful.
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    Dr Caitlin Bernard
    @drcaitbernard
    Jul 14, 2022
    My heart breaks for all survivors of sexual assault and abuse. I am so sad that our country is failing them when they need us most. Doctors must be able to give people the medical care they need, when and where they need it.