Rachael Bedard, M.D.
Practicing physician specializing in internal medicine, geriatrics, and palliative care and a columnist at The Argument; has worked in correctional health services and cares for homeless New Yorkers.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 18min
The ACIP Turning Point: A Rallying Cry For A New Era of Public Health. A Talk w Drs. Craig Spencer, Rachael Bedard & Michael Mina
In a thought-provoking discussion, Dr. Michael Mina, an influential epidemiologist, and Dr. Rachael Bedard, a dedicated internist and health advocate, dive into the controversial ACIP decision to end the universal Hepatitis B birth dose. They challenge the implications this decision has on childhood vaccination and public trust in health systems. Exploring vaccine hesitancy, the importance of integrating sociology into public health, and lessons from COVID-19, they urge a shift from fear-based messaging to community engagement for better health outcomes.
Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 28min
RFK, Tylenol, and America’s Autism Panic
Dr. Rachael Bedard, a practicing physician specializing in internal medicine and a columnist, discusses the implications of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial claims linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism. She warns that while liberals see RFK Jr. as unappealing, they might be missing his political influence. Bedard explains the strategies behind RFK's rhetoric, his diverse coalition, and the public health implications of his ideas. She emphasizes the importance of clinicians fostering trust with concerned parents and the need for nuanced public health messaging.
