{"id":2070600,"date":"2023-10-17T16:33:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T20:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/medical-conference-cancels-keynote-over-professors-opposition-to-child-masking-covid-vaccines\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T16:36:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T20:36:54","slug":"medical-conference-cancels-keynote-over-professors-opposition-to-child-masking-covid-vaccines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/medical-conference-cancels-keynote-over-professors-opposition-to-child-masking-covid-vaccines\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical conference cancels keynote due to professor&#8217;s stance against child masking and COVID vaccines."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmedical-conference-cancels-keynote-over-professors-opposition-to-child-masking-covid-vaccines%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2070600&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>A Medical Conference Cancels Keynote Address by California Professor<\/h2>\n<p>A highly anticipated keynote\u200b address by Dr. \u2062Vinay \u2064Prasad, a\u2064 professor at the \u2062University of California, San Francisco, has \u200dbeen canceled by a \u2062medical conference. The decision came after numerous complaints about Dr. Prasad&#8217;s controversial views on mask-wearing for children \u2063and the promotion\u2062 of COVID-19 vaccines without sufficient clinical trial data.<\/p>\n<p>The American College of Clinical Pharmacy had invited Dr. Prasad to deliver the keynote, where \u2064he planned to discuss evidence-based decision-making and challenge certain beliefs lacking adequate \u200ddata. The \u200bconference organizers \u2062promised \u200da lively Q&#038;A session following his talk.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/how-the-covid-vaccine-harms-your-gut-leading-to-dysbiosis-brain-fog-and-autoimmune-disease-5510620?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>How the COVID Vaccine \u2062Could Harm Your \u2064Gut, Leading to Brain Fog and Autoimmune Disease<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/16\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/texas-senate-approves-bill-barring-businesses-from-mandating-covid-19-vaccination-5510971?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Texas Senate Approves \u200dBill Barring Businesses From Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/16\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, some\u200b members \u200bquestioned the decision to invite Dr. Prasad, citing his \u2064history\u2064 of spreading misleading\u200d information. One pharmacist even withdrew \u2063from speaking\u2063 at the conference due\u2062 to concerns about Dr.\u2064 Prasad&#8217;s credibility.<\/p>\n<p>In one of his essays, Dr.\u200c Prasad drew parallels between the\u2063 COVID-19 pandemic and the potential for future \u2062totalitarian rule. He referenced Germany under Adolf Hitler as \u2064an example of\u200b how a country can transition into a dictatorship.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the \u2062controversy, Dr. Prasad&#8217;s\u200d supporters argue that he has made significant contributions to evidence-based\u200d medicine and patient care. They believe the conference organizers should reconsider their decision and apologize for rescinding the \u200dinvitation.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8216;Your Voices Have Been Heard&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>The \u2062American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Board of Regents\u200c acknowledged the\u200c feedback from \u200bmembers and \u2062decided to cancel\u200b Dr.\u2064 Prasad&#8217;s keynote address. \u2062They emphasized \u2063their commitment \u2062to being a member-driven organization and promised \u2063to review\u2063 their speaker selection\u2062 process.<\/p>\n<p>Reactions to the decision were mixed, with \u2063some expressing relief that their concerns were addressed, while others believed \u200cDr. Prasad&#8217;s expertise \u200dshould be recognized and respected.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Prasad responded to\u2064 the \u200bcancellation,\u2064 stating\u2064 that he \u200cwas initially hesitant to accept the invitation but was persuaded by the conference organizers. He emphasized his commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/500-past-jeopardy-contestants-petition-show-to-remove-dr-oz-as-guest-host\/\" title=\"500 Past \u2018Jeopardy!\u2019 Contestants Petition Show To Remove Dr. Oz As Guest Host\">evidence-based medicine<\/a> and\u2064 his willingness\u200b to engage in debate and \u200bchange his views based on \u2064new\u200d information.<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging that organizers have the right\u200d to cancel invitations, Dr. Prasad argued against giving in to online outrage and the\u2063 suppression of diverse perspectives.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some of \u2064the criticisms \u2064raised against Dr. Prasad&#8217;s views on COVID-19 guidelines and policies?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nate Approves Bill \u2062Barring Businesses from Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/16\/2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, following \u200ca wave of criticism from attendees\u200d and other medical professionals, the conference committee made the \u200ddifficult decision to cancel Dr. Prasad&#8217;s keynote address. In a statement released by the\u200b conference\u200c committee, they expressed their \u2062commitment\u2062 to providing a\u2063 platform for \u2062diverse perspectives \u2062and promoting evidence-based medicine. However, they also acknowledged\u2064 that the views expressed by Dr.\u200b Prasad were deemed controversial and could potentially undermine public trust in established public health measures.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Prasad has been a vocal critic of certain COVID-19 public health guidelines \u2063and policies. He has questioned the \u2063effectiveness of mask-wearing\u2062 for children, citing a\u200d lack of robust clinical data to support \u2063its efficacy. Additionally, he has raised concerns about the expedited development and promotion of COVID-19 \u200dvaccines \u2064without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/medical-conference-cancels-keynote-over-professors-opposition-to-child-masking-covid-vaccines\/\" title=\"Medical conference cancels keynote due to professor's stance against child masking and COVID vaccines.\">sufficient long-term clinical\u2062 trial data<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While some attendees and supporters of\u200c Dr. Prasad argue that his views provide a valuable counterpoint to the prevailing narrative,\u200c others believe that his controversial stance may spread misinformation and erode public trust in scientific consensus.<\/p>\n<p>The cancellation of Dr. \u2064Prasad&#8217;s keynote address\u200c has sparked a \u2063broader debate about the boundaries of academic freedom and the responsibility\u2063 of medical conferences to uphold\u200d scientific integrity. While it is important to foster open dialogue and accommodate diverse viewpoints, conference organizers\u2062 must balance \u2063this with the duty \u200cto ensure the accuracy and credibility of the information\u2062 presented.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting \u200bthat canceling a keynote address is \u200can exceptional measure\u200d and one that should not be taken lightly. Typically, medical conferences aim \u2063to provide a platform for the \u200dexchange of ideas and\u2062 knowledge, even when controversial. However, when the content of a presentation is seen as\u200b potentially harmful or lacking in scientific\u2062 rigor,\u2063 conference organizers face the challenge of maintaining the credibility of the event.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the decision to cancel Dr. Prasad&#8217;s keynote address reflects\u200b the complexity of navigating contentious topics in the medical\u2062 field. It highlights the tension between academic freedom and the responsibility \u200cto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-seeks-to-ban-vaccine-discrimination\/\" title=\"Florida Seeks to Ban Vaccine Discrimination\">promote evidence-based medicine<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kroger-closing-more-stores-due-to-seattles-mandated-hazard-pay-for-workers\/\" title=\"Kroger Closing More Stores Due To Seattle\u2019s Mandated \u2018Hazard Pay\u2019 For Workers\">protect public health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The American College of Clinical\u2062 Pharmacy has assured attendees that \u200bthey remain committed to providing a \u200bforum\u2063 for discussion and debate on important healthcare topics. They are now working to secure an alternative keynote speaker who can address the conference&#8217;s objectives while\u2064 ensuring scientific rigor and maintaining public trust.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A medical conference canceled a keynote address by a California professor due to complaints about their opposition to mandatory masks for children and promotion of COVID-19 vaccines without randomized clinical trial data. 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