{"id":7764,"date":"2026-08-11T16:41:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/?p=7764"},"modified":"2026-08-11T16:41:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:41:50","slug":"the-thinking-kat-executive-idiocy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/?p=7764","title":{"rendered":"The Thinking &#8216;Kat: Executive Idiocy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump: &#8220;Very importantly, vaccinations for hepatitis B, covid-19, and influenza, among others, are no longer recommended for all children&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ybv8CPZZSU\">pic.twitter.com\/ybv8CPZZSU<\/a>\u2014 Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/atrupar\/status\/2086890694904287363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine being a parent, or if you are a parent, think back to when your child was young. Think of the vaccinations they received, and then consider how millions of other children had similar vaccines, and all went to school, and were absolutely fine. It is possible to claim that every last child to have a vaccine emerged absolutely fine? No, because absolutes are hard to come back, but as we&#8217;re not choosing between zero or a hundred in terms of effectiveness and safety, we need to be asking other questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For starters, how about wondering about the consequences of not vaccinating your children?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measles is a highly contagious virus that causes high fevers, severe cold symptoms, and a distinct rash. It frequently leads to severe complications in children, including pneumonia, diarrhea, and middle ear infections. In rare cases, it triggers brain swelling (encephalitis), which can cause permanent intellectual disabilities, deafness, or even death. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/measles\/signs-symptoms\/index.html\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/measles\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/infections-and-poisoning\/measles\/\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/8584-measles\">4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/measles\/about\/index.html\">5<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenscolorado.org\/just-ask-childrens\/articles\/measles\/\">6<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common Symptoms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initial phase of measles mimics a severe cold before progressing into a full-body rash. Common effects include: [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenscolorado.org\/just-ask-childrens\/articles\/measles\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GAVI\/posts\/measles-is-much-more-than-just-a-harmless-childhood-rash-cases-are-rising-again-\/1497020489120957\/\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/infections-and-poisoning\/measles\/\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High Fever:<\/strong> Temperatures can spike up to 40\u00b0C (104\u00b0F).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respiratory distress:<\/strong> A dry, hacking cough, runny nose, and sneezing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eye inflammation:<\/strong> Red, watery, and swollen eyes that are sensitive to light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Koplik\u2019s spots:<\/strong> Tiny greyish-white spots with blue centers that appear inside the cheeks before the rash emerges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full-body rash:<\/strong> A red or dark blotchy rash that usually starts on the head and spreads downward. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/measles\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/infections-and-poisoning\/measles\/\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenscolorado.org\/just-ask-childrens\/articles\/measles\/\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/8584-measles\">4<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Severe Complications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children under the age of 5 are the most vulnerable to severe complications. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/measles\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/measles\/about\/index.html\">2<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pneumonia:<\/strong> Up to 1 in 20 children with measles develops pneumonia, which is the most common cause of death in young children from the disease. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/measles\/signs-symptoms\/index.html\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenscolorado.org\/just-ask-childrens\/articles\/measles\/\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dehydration:<\/strong> Severe vomiting and diarrhea can lead to dangerous fluid loss. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/measles\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccine-safety\/vaccines\/mmr.html\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IMGk_NXJzrU&amp;t=43\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ear Infections:<\/strong> Affects about 1 in 10 children and can lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/measles\/signs-symptoms\/index.html\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenscolorado.org\/just-ask-childrens\/articles\/measles\/\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encephalitis:<\/strong> Approximately 1 in 1,000 children will develop swelling of the brain, which can lead to convulsions, coma, and permanent brain damage. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/measles\/signs-symptoms\/index.html\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenscolorado.org\/just-ask-childrens\/articles\/measles\/\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immune Suppression:<\/strong> Measles temporarily wipes out the immune system&#8217;s memory, making children highly susceptible to other bacterial and viral infections for months or even years afterward. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/measles\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/med.stanford.edu\/news\/insights\/2025\/05\/measles-risk-vaccination-young-old.html\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long-Term Effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In very rare but devastating cases, a child can develop a fatal neurological disorder called <strong>Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE)<\/strong>. This rare complication usually affects children who caught measles before the age of 2, manifesting 7 to 10 years after the initial infection as a progressive, fatal deterioration of the nervous system. [<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/8584-measles\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK448068\/\">2<\/a>]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lest you decry that &#8216;Ben, Trump&#8217;s order doesn&#8217;t mention measles&#8217;, bear with me, I am making a point. I want anti-vaxxers to carefully consider the consequences of their rhetoric, as well as listening to unqualified people passing sweeping executive orders without thinking of the consequences. On to the diseases mentioned by Trump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Influenza (the flu) in children typically causes a sudden high fever (up to 40\u00b0C or 104\u00b0F), severe fatigue, chills, body aches, headaches, a dry cough, and a sore throat. Unlike adults, children frequently experience gastrointestinal issues like vomiting and diarrhea, alongside earaches and croup. [<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2722601\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/influenza\/influenza-flu-in-children\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xooIC1k_dCU&amp;t=8\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BirminghamChildrensHospital\/videos\/advice-for-the-flu-in-children-and-babies\/618838310684873\/\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While most children recover completely within a week, the virus can cause severe effects and complications: [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/highrisk\/children.html\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/influenza\/influenza-flu-in-children\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xooIC1k_dCU&amp;t=8\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Severe Respiratory Issues:<\/strong> The flu can inflame smaller airways, leading to secondary illnesses like pneumonia, bronchitis, and bronchiolitis. Children with pre-existing conditions like asthma are particularly at risk. [<a href=\"https:\/\/belfasttrust.hscni.net\/hospitals\/childrens\/childrens-symptom-checker\/influenza-flu-in-children\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/highrisk\/children.html\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2722601\/\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dehydration:<\/strong> High fevers, loss of appetite, and vomiting can cause children to lose vital fluids faster than they can replace them, making dehydration a major concern. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/lungs-and-airways\/if-your-child-has-cold-or-flu-symptoms\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/familiesfightingflu.org\/why-kids-under-5-are-most-at-risk-for-flu-complications\/\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/highrisk\/children.html\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xooIC1k_dCU&amp;t=8\">4<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neurological Complications:<\/strong> Though rare, influenza can trigger severe brain dysfunction (encephalopathy) or febrile convulsions. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/highrisk\/children.html\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanfordchildrens.org\/en\/topic\/default?id=influenza-flu-in-children-90-P02514\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/familiesfightingflu.org\/why-kids-under-5-are-most-at-risk-for-flu-complications\/\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Life-Threatening Symptoms:<\/strong> In severe cases, complications can lead to hospitalization or even death, particularly in young unvaccinated children and those with underlying health disorders. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/highrisk\/children.html\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/influenza\/influenza-flu-in-children\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children under 5 years old and infants face the highest risk of hospitalization. You should seek emergency medical help if your child experiences any of the following: [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/highrisk\/children.html\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xooIC1k_dCU&amp;t=8\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/lungs-and-airways\/if-your-child-has-cold-or-flu-symptoms\/\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/signs-symptoms\/index.html\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fast breathing, trouble breathing, or ribcage sinking in while breathing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pale, bluish, or grayish lips or face.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extreme lethargy, limpness, or difficulty waking up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signs of dehydration (e.g., no urine for 8+ hours, dry mouth, no tears when crying).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fever over 40\u00b0C (104\u00b0F) that does not come down with fever-reducing medication. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/lungs-and-airways\/if-your-child-has-cold-or-flu-symptoms\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/signs-symptoms\/index.html\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xooIC1k_dCU&amp;t=8\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In children, hepatitis B often causes no immediate symptoms. However, the effects depend heavily on age. Babies infected at birth have a 90% risk of developing a lifelong chronic infection. If symptomatic, children may experience <mark>fatigue, fever, jaundice, vomiting, dark urine, and abdominal pain<\/mark>. [<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/007671.htm\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/protecting-your-baby-against-hepatitis-b-leaflet\/protecting-your-baby-against-hepatitis-b-with-the-hepatitis-b-vaccine\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhhospitals.org\/blog\/articles\/2026\/03\/hepatitis-b-what-parents-should-know\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/raisingchildren.net.au\/guides\/a-z-health-reference\/hepatitis-b\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acute vs. Chronic Infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Acute Hepatitis B:<\/strong> This is a short-term illness. Most children and older kids clear the virus on their own within a few months and develop lifelong immunity. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chp.edu\/our-services\/transplant\/liver\/education\/liver-disease-states\/hepatitis-b\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/007671.htm\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrens.com\/specialties-services\/conditions\/hepatitis-b\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidirect.gov.uk\/conditions\/hepatitis-b\">4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hepatitis_B\">5<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chronic Hepatitis B:<\/strong> This is a long-term infection lasting more than six months. The younger the child, the higher the risk. About 90% of infants infected during childbirth and 50% of children infected before age 5 develop chronic infections. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrens.com\/specialties-services\/conditions\/hepatitis-b\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/protecting-your-baby-against-hepatitis-b-leaflet\/protecting-your-baby-against-hepatitis-b-with-the-hepatitis-b-vaccine\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhhospitals.org\/blog\/articles\/2026\/03\/hepatitis-b-what-parents-should-know\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long-Term Effects and Complications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because children usually do not feel sick with chronic hepatitis B, it often goes unnoticed. However, the virus remains in the body and slowly affects the liver over time. Without monitoring or medical management, chronic infection can lead to: [<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/007671.htm\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrens.com\/specialties-services\/conditions\/hepatitis-b\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chp.edu\/our-services\/transplant\/liver\/education\/liver-disease-states\/hepatitis-b\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cirrhosis:<\/strong> Severe scarring of the liver tissue, which prevents it from working properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liver Failure:<\/strong> The liver slowly stops functioning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liver Cancer:<\/strong> An increased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma later in life. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/hepatitis-b\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chp.edu\/our-services\/transplant\/liver\/education\/liver-disease-states\/hepatitis-b\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/protecting-your-baby-against-hepatitis-b-leaflet\/protecting-your-baby-against-hepatitis-b-with-the-hepatitis-b-vaccine\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.eu\/disease\/chronic-hepatitis-b\/\">4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/txliver.com\/patient-education\/hepatitis-b\/\">5<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prevention and Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because early-life infections carry a high risk of developing into life-threatening chronic conditions, preventing the disease is critical. The virus can be transmitted from mother to baby during birth or through contact with infected blood. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gosh.nhs.uk\/conditions-and-treatments\/conditions-we-treat\/hepatitis-b\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/protecting-your-baby-against-hepatitis-b-leaflet\/protecting-your-baby-against-hepatitis-b-with-the-hepatitis-b-vaccine\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhhospitals.org\/blog\/articles\/2026\/03\/hepatitis-b-what-parents-should-know\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenshospital.org\/conditions-treatments\/hepatitis-b\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Routine vaccination\u2014such as the NHS vaccination schedule in the UK or the routine childhood immunisation program in Australia\u2014is highly effective at preventing the disease. Babies born to mothers with hepatitis B receive specialized preventative treatments immediately after birth, including the hepatitis B immunoglobulin and their first vaccine dose, to stop the virus from passing on. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/vaccinations\/hepatitis-b-vaccine\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UDYlgpXGffw&amp;t=67\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/protecting-your-baby-against-hepatitis-b-leaflet\/protecting-your-baby-against-hepatitis-b-with-the-hepatitis-b-vaccine\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hepatitisaustralia.com\/hepatitis_b\">4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/liverdiseasenews.com\/hepatitis-b\/\">5<\/a>]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between them, Trump and RFK. Jr are presiding over policies that will assist dehibilitating and potentially fatal illnesses to more easily spread through the population. Their policies are rooted in misinformation and ignorance, but then again, what should one expect from a health secretary who swims in sewage-ridden waters and once had a tapeworm die in his brain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What did we expect from a president who claims that vaccines the size of soda cans are being injected into small children? Remember, there are people who blindly believe every word to come out of Trump&#8217;s mouth, so these statements are highly irresponsible, but you can guarantee his worshippers will defend his every action, because why would they dare critique the Second Coming and his disciples?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is worth considering the history of infant mortality rates prior to the development and regular deployment of vaccines, and how much they have fallen since vaccination became a standard medical practice. Unfortunately, Trump&#8217;s worshippers will not heed the warnings of history. Children will pay the price of their ignorance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/?page_id=7095\">Back to The Thinking &#8216;Kat<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump: &#8220;Very importantly, vaccinations for hepatitis B, covid-19, and influenza, among others, are no longer recommended for all children&#8221; pic.twitter.com\/ybv8CPZZSU\u2014 Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 10,&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/?p=7764\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Thinking &#8216;Kat: Executive Idiocy<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5341,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_pvb_checkbox_block_on_post":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[13,43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7764","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics-and-society","category-science","entry"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20251026_123532.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7764","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7764"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7764\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7768,"href":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7764\/revisions\/7768"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5341"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7764"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7764"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meerkatmusings.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7764"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}