I’d say that the scientific consensus has been incredibly fucking consistent and clear. From the CDC to the AMA and everything in between that includes IDSA, AAFP, AAP, SCCM, etc. and every single large organization that existed before the pandemic, the message has been remarkably harmonious - get your vaccine and probably wear a mask indoors if your going to be unvaccinated. Keep in mind that I’m philosophically opposed to half of these organizations that I see as progressive, but even I must admit the consensus and scientific rigor of my usual opponents is impressive. As a practicing physician for the past 20 years, I’ve not seen this level of agreement spread across this many government AND independent healthcare organizations. Amazingly, these organizations were saying the same thing no matter who controlled the White House and Congress - get your vaccine and probably wear a mask if your going to be unvaccinated. Moreover, when the recommendations to change around the margins, it is generally in response to specific, new information such as outstanding vaccination rates or the emergence of a new strain.
The only healthcare organizations contradicting this messaging are fringe elements (usually less than 100 doctors) who popped up AFTER the pandemic to offer their alternative view. These include BIRD, America’s Frontline Physicians, et al. To the letter, almost all of these organizations mix politics with their recommendations with a prime example being America’s Frontline Physicians getting mixed up in the Jan 6 bullshit. Many weave praise for their favorite politician in with their recommendations.
So, the only way someone is getting a mixed message is if they are turning the dial to some obscure channel and seeking out a fringe view point. They will insist that these fringe elements be given a robust platform, only to then complain about the mixed message. In the end, they sound a lot like this guy:
https://twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/stat...656972808?s=20