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When it comes to childhood immunisation, timing is everything. Vaccines work best when they’re given on time as per the National Immunisation Program schedule, as each vaccine is precisely timed to protect your child when they need it most. 
 
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
has created translated resources for our Cantonese community, including brochures and videos that explain the immunisation process to make it easier to track your child’s vaccinations. 
 
Stay up to date with your child’s vaccinations. 
 
Access the translated resources and download the childhood immunisation schedule today: https://lnkd.in/gW-CJ-iD 
 
Made in partnership with the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
 
#HealthyChildren #ImmunisationSchedule #PublicHealth #ChineseCommunity #NIP #childhoodimmunisation

A very common misunderstanding about science is the phrase "you cannot prove a negative." The correct response in science-speak is "ah, but you CAN set an upper limit on effect size."

What do the sciency words "effect size" mean? Here's an explanation!

The question "are vaccines linked to autism?" has been VERY thoroughly studied, but it's harder than you might think to answer the question because the ages when autism is usually diagnosed also happen to be the ages when children get many vaccines.

The scientific question cannot be "were any children diagnosed with autism shortly after a shot?" because we already know the answer will be yes, even if there is no connection; that's how coincidences work in the real world.

Therefore what these many studies basically do is ask, is there any statistically significant difference between the rates of autism among children who got the shots and children who did not get the shots. Details can get complicated because such studies need to adjust for many other factors that might also affect rates of autism, but there are standard ways of doing that.

"Effect size" is an estimate of the difference in outcomes between those given some treatment versus those not given that treatment. A clinical study yields not just a number but a "confidence interval," the range of values for effect size that are plausible given the data.

The conclusion from studies involving millions of children in multiple countries is "nobody has ever demonstrated a statistically solid link."

Because "millions of children" are not "every child in the world," we cannot say NO child has ever had autism caused by a vaccine. What we CAN say is, IF the shots do have any effect on autism risk, that risk must be very small. That is, the "confidence interval" for "effect size" of autism from vaccines ranges from "absolutely zero effect" to "a very very small effect." We can't prove absolutely zero effect but we can show that IF there is any effect, it must be a tiny effect.

Zero effect would mean ALL children who are diagnosed with autism after shots are mere coincidence. A tiny effect would mean MOST cases of autism after shots are coincidental. A large enough effect to be clinically important can be ruled out from the data we have.

What we DO know about every vaccine recommended for wide use in a developed country is, the risk from the disease is much greater than the risk from the vaccine.

Here are a few sites I trust on this subject:

https://lnkd.in/gV3MRtrh

https://lnkd.in/g3TaARFT

https://lnkd.in/gUxW5XdY

https://lnkd.in/gzRiGzzy

I am delighted to share our new article on immunization in Africa published in AllAfrica Global Media, led by Dr. Folake Olayinka, Director of Immunization at Africa CDC.

Published at a pivotal moment following the launch of Africa's first Continental Immunization Strategy (2026–2030), the article makes a simple but powerful argument: immunization is not merely a health intervention, it is an investment in human capital, economic prosperity, and continental resilience.

I would particularly like to acknowledge Dr. Folake Olayinka's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing Africa's immunization agenda. Her passion, strategic thinking, and tireless advocacy is helping to position immunization at the centre of Africa's health and development aspirations.

The message is clear. Every dollar invested in immunisation yields extraordinary returns, and the time to invest in Africa's future is now.

#Immunization #Vaccines #AfricaCDC #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #PrimaryHealthCare #ZeroDose #VaccinesWork #GlobalHealth

💉😱 #Vaccins : une enquête révèle un large groupe de personnes influençables face à la désinformation.

Beaucoup de parents ne sont pas fermement antivaccins, mais hésitent ou jugent certaines fausses affirmations probablement vraies.

Chez les parents ayant retardé ou évité des vaccins, 57 % croient ou penchent vers l’idée fausse que le #ROR cause l’autisme.

Plus de 40 % pensent aussi que le vaccin contre la #rougeole serait plus dangereux que la rougeole elle-même.

https://lnkd.in/eCRgz7Pc

Do vaccines cause autoimmune disease? False claims saying “yes, they do” have circulated for years, but the evidence shows the real danger is the infection itself.

For example, the risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome is roughly 17 times higher after a flu infection than after a flu vaccination. In actuality, vaccines give the immune system a "controlled glimpse" of a pathogen without the prolonged infection and inflammation that can push it off course.

The full story: https://bit.ly/3SkIJ8L

People assume misinformation spreads because people are ignorant.
This Science paper suggests something more uncomfortable:

Misinformation spreads because it is often better entertainment.

It gives you villains. Victims. Moral outrage.
A reason to feel righteous.

Science usually responds with error bars.

What if we became better at exposing the outrage machine itself.

When someone says: "They're poisoning your food."
Don't just explain why the claim is wrong.

Show the audience the playbook.
Villain. Victim. Fear. Urgency. Product placement.

Once people can see the manipulation, it starts to lose its power.| 10 commentaires sur LinkedIn

Some truths are harder to hide than others...

A friend just published this list in response to propaganda aimed at discrediting RFKJr. over his concern for vaccine safety. I can't vouch for this list but it may be worth checking out if you don't believe your intuition and the words of other experts, not paid by Big Pharma to lie.

"No scientific study shows that vaccines cause autism... except in these published studies that show vaccines cause autism:

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Causal relationship vaccine-induced immunity & autism:
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"Use of AI tools and chatbots correlated with belief in falsehoods such as vaccines causing autism or that the measles vaccine poses more danger than the corresponding virus."

https://lnkd.in/dPexEj3H

Is there a ‘crisis’ of trust in science? 🧪 I scrutinized this idea in my latest feature for Nature – and found some surprises.  
https://lnkd.in/ezh7zR7S
 
Data and interviews show that:
➡️ There’s certainly a *feeling* that the public have lost trust in science, given attacks on research in the US and growing vaccine hesitancy.
 
➡️ But in fact, data suggest that public trust in science is pretty high globally. Scientists are one of the most trusted professions – up there with teachers and doctors. There’s no worldwide collapse in trust.  
 
➡️ The idea of a crisis has actually become a simplistic shorthand for a variety of more nuanced problems. 
 
➡️ In the US, in particular, trust in science is becoming polarized along political lines. Confidence in science has fallen among those who lean Republican, but not among those who lean Democrat, surveys show. There's signs of polarisation in some (but certainly not all) other countries.
 
➡️ And in many places, people are increasingly questioning evidence on divisive issues such as vaccines – partly because scientific information is being drowned out on social media. Some say scientists are losing influence, not trust. 
 
➡️ The threat now, say researchers, is that the Trump administration is using the idea that science is not trustworthy to justify drastic cuts to research and undermining of evidence-based approaches such as vaccines. 
 
➡️ Solutions are, of course, complex e.g. increasing the influence of credible scientific information on social media platforms (hard, when algorithms favour outrage over facts); greater openness about uncertainties in science; and testing what works to address people’s specific concerns e.g. around vaccines.  
 
My story is part of a Nature special issue on trust in science, which also includes insightful articles from Mark Henderson, Tracey Brown, Chris Tyler, Laura dos Santos Boeira, David Budtz Pedersen PhD and others.
 
I’m really grateful to all the people who spoke to me – and helped me navigate data – on this important and fascinating issue. I'll tag them all in the comments! | 19 commentaires sur LinkedIn

Tragically, a flu death has been confirmed at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas after Pete Hegseth removed a flu vaccine mandate. https://lnkd.in/gNxCB_ee

Comment circulent les fausses informations ?
Comment exercer son esprit critique sans tomber dans la méfiance généralisée ?
Comment construire une information plus fiable et accessible aux jeunes ?
 
Voilà certaines des questions qui ont été abordées ce matin lors de la conférence "Info, Infox, Influence ?" organisée par le Ministère des Sports, de la Jeunesse et de la Vie associative en partenariat avec DE FACTO et GEN.EU (AFP), Pol l'application et le CIDJ.
 
C'était hier mardi 30 juin, au Quartier Jeunes. Isabelle Wirth, Edouard Dambrine, Anna Baldy et Dahvia Ouadia ont échangé autour de notre rapport à l'information, les méthodes pour l'influence, mais aussi les réflexes pour savoir démêler le vrai du faux.
 
De Facto et le réseau European Digital Media Observatory ont été cité parmi les outils utiles pour appréhender ces enjeux.
 
Pour écouter cette conversation instructive, retrouvez le lien du replay en commentaire. 👇
 
cc Thibaut de Saint Pol MediaConnect Anne Boussarie Serge Barbet Eloïse Sicre Isabelle Chambon DJEPVA - Direction de la jeunesse, de l'éducation populaire et de la vie associative

LinkedIn just refused to post my comment about vaccine. Vaccine used to be dead cow blood cells that included dead disease cells. Your immune system then learns to recognize and attack the disease if you encounter it. After COVID, they changed the definition to include anything that big pharmaceutical companies claim will do the job, including DNA adjustments. Look up vaccine in a dictionary published before COVID or google the etymology of the word vaccine to learn the truth.

Pants on Fire... #science

Thanks to vaccines, many serious diseases that once got in the way of children’s health, growth, and learning are now rare. But when vaccination rates drop, outbreaks can still happen—even here in the United States. In recent years, illnesses like measles, mumps, and whooping cough have made a comeback in some communities.

Pediatric infectious diseases specialist Dr. Mundeep Kainth highlights 14 diseases that used to be common in childhood, and how vaccines continue to protect your child from them today.

Learn more (https://lnkd.in/gs3w9bng)

YES, VACCINES CAN HAVE DESIRABLE OUTCOMES

Vaccines are often discussed in terms of risks, side effects, and adverse events. Yet far less attention is given to the countless positive outcomes they make possible every single day.

Vaccination is not only about preventing disease. It is about preserving moments, protecting opportunities, and enabling healthier, fuller lives.

Desirable outcomes of vaccines include:

⚽ The ability to safely gather in stadiums and celebrate the passion of global events such as the FIFA World Cup.

🥾 The freedom to age actively, travel, explore nature, and maintain independence throughout life.

🎓 Healthier classrooms where children can learn, grow, and thrive with fewer disruptions caused by preventable diseases.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Stronger families and communities, enjoying time together with greater confidence and security.

🍷 The opportunity to share meals, friendships, conversations, and the simple pleasures that define human connection.

Vaccines do not merely prevent infections; they protect education, productivity, social interaction, healthy aging, and quality of life. In many ways, the true value of vaccines is measured not only by the diseases they stop, but by the lives they allow us to continue living.

The absence of disease is important. The presence of health, opportunity, and human connection is even more powerful.

THINK VACCINES® — Research & Consultancy
Advancing vaccinology through science, education, and global collaboration.

HOT OFF THE PRESS 📢 First United Nations report on AI is out. What are the biggest threats from AI misinformation + disinformation❓

1. Users should NOT treat linguistic confidence as evidence of factual reliability

"False claims can be as persuasive as true ones. Between 15% and 40% of claims from optimized models were rated as likely to be misinformation, yet false claims proved as persuasive as true ones. This shows that persuasive effectiveness does not depend on truth, creating risks in electoral, health and public information contexts."

2. HARMS disproportionately affect marginalized populations + power is dangerously concentrated

"Some 99% of deepfake videos target girls and women including women journalists. AI is being used to promote misogyny online with deterring effects. Further, 88% of leading AI researchers are male."

3. National strategies to address disinformation are SCARCE

"An OECD assessment across 23 countries found that strategies for addressing disinformation remain the exception. Most existing frameworks have not incorporated insights from persuasion science. Governance should not only target content moderation but aim to address the economic, technical and cognitive infrastructure that makes disinformation profitable and persuasive."

4. AI-generated content is DISTORTING our perception of reality

"Synthetic media are also eroding the ability of the public and institutions to distinguish authentic from generated content. AI-mediated news and information systems may also affect the financial sustainability of journalism and other institutions that support information integrity. There are documented cases of elections being heavily influenced by AI-generated deepfakes targeting candidates."

5. Three THREATS to democracy and public institutions

"Epistemic erosion is the gradual weakening of the collective ability to distinguish truth from falsehood. The liar’s dividend is the benefit that a bad actor gains because deepfakes exist; real evidence becomes easier to deny. Synthetic consensus is AI-generated content manufactured at scale to simulate broad public agreement where none exists. Together these corrode the shared reality required for civil society, social cohesion and democratic deliberation."

6. Governance attention must shift from content to SYSTEMS

"The primary drivers of harm are design and deployment decisions – underlying system architectures of influence, including targeting, amplification and behavioural design – not individual outputs [...] Governance that targets only what AI systems produce will consistently fall behind systems engineered to generate and distribute persuasive content at scale."

7. Headline AI deployment figures should be read with caution because of AI WASHING

"AI washing – false, misleading or exaggerated claims about AI capabilities [...] Worldwide adoption has scaled rapidly. Yet early evidence on productivity impacts is mixed and institution-dependent."

Report linked below👇| 11 commentaires sur LinkedIn

Fantastic news.

Fascinating. And this exchange is also another data point that demonstrates that Sec. Kennedy’s biggest priority at HHS is re-writing the science so he can fabricate a link between vaccines and conditions including autism.

Florida's push to eliminate school vaccine mandates collapsed when a live measles outbreak — and the lawmakers who couldn't ignore it — made the political and public health cost too high to pay.

Now RFK Jr. is running the same playbook nationally.
He's fired all 17 federal vaccine advisors, rewritten vaccine policy, and pulled flu shot ads during a deadly outbreak.

At Lackland Air Force Base, 275 troops got the flu after vaccine mandates were eliminated. Nobody at the federal level is pumping the brakes. Less vaccines means more disease. We've seen it in Florida. We're watching it happen nationally in real time.

That's why Ask Nurses and Doctors mobilizes healthcare professionals to speak up, share the facts, and fight for leaders who make public health a policy priority. Florida proved that facts can win. We need that same accountability now, at the federal level, before the consequences become impossible to ignore for all of us.

Three recent studies showed that COVID vaccines were associated with lower risks of major adverse cardiovascular events, emergent care visits, hospitalizations, and critical illnesses, particularly among older adults.

Every caregiver wants a healthy child. Building confidence in vaccines starts with understanding people's concerns and responding with empathy, transparency, and accurate, evidence-based information.

On the second day of the virtual Strengthening Vaccine Confidence training, participants explored the critical role journalists play in fostering public trust in immunization. Through interactive discussions on Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) and Vaccine-Related Events (VREs), they examined common misconceptions, strengthened their understanding of vaccine safety, and learned how responsible, evidence-based reporting can help counter misinformation, address public concerns, and reinforce confidence in the vaccination program.

🌍 94% of countries saw vaccine confidence decline

WHY IT MATTERS:
The Lancet just published the most comprehensive mRNA safety synthesis yet. Billions of doses, decades of data, one gap: the science keeps compounding; public trust didn't follow.

KEY RESULTS:
-> 87% effective against infection (meta-analysis, 68 studies)
-> 93% against hospitalization, 94% against mortality
-> Myocarditis: 12-35 cases/million after dose 2, lower than COVID-19 infection itself
-> Clearance: mRNA gone in 7-14 days.

👉 The platform is expanding: cancer neoantigen vaccines, HIV, RSV, and rare metabolic diseases are all now in trials.

Yes, but: most evidence is still COVID-19-specific. Newer indications need their own surveillance base.

Ref: Blakney et al. Safety and efficacy of mRNA vaccines: a mechanistic and
public health perspective. The Lancet, 2026| 21 commentaires sur LinkedIn