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1/ 🧵 As always, it's a busy week in #publichealth! From flu updates to a slow-burn Listeria outbreak and vaccine policy changes, here’s what you need to know to start your week. Let’s dive in!👇

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

Trump signed executive orders to expand logging on public lands while bypassing environmental protections. His “energy emergency” declaration lets him override regulations entirely.

submitted 6 days ago • 469 comments

If only we had some way to protect people against measles and prevent it spreading to vulnerable people?

submitted 8 days ago • 6 comments

I finally gave in and watched the whole exchange, and sadly I recommend it if you want to understand what happened. The transcript below does not convey how much Trump and Vance constantly talked and shouted over Zelensky. And Trump’s… segue into other topics at the end should be heard.

submitted 9 days ago • 317 comments

Vance to Zelenskyy: you don’t say thank you. Truth:

submitted 9 days ago • 310 comments

Cowards.

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

The FDA's abrupt decision to cancel next month’s vaccine advisory committee meeting — where experts recommend the strains for next season’s flu shot — is raising concerns about whether the U.S. will have enough of the vaccine for the next flu season.

submitted 10 days ago • 58 comments

1/ A child is dead from measles—first measles death in the US in a decade. The tragic loss of an unvaccinated but otherwise healthy child is the result of the West Texas outbreak. One death from a preventable disease is one too many. Five things are on my mind as this outbreak continues to unfold👇

submitted 10 days ago • 3 comments

1/ There’s a growing narrative that "natural" is always better—but is it really? We've all heard RFK Jr.'s claims: Wi-Fi causes cancer, vaccines are unsafe, anti-depressants cause mass shootings, etc. Let’s dive into why “natural” approach is dangerous. 👇

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

If only we had a national agency dedicated to tracking and eradicating preventable diseases .... oh, wait.

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

Be brave and make the call! Tell your representative that the wealthy can survive taxes, but their constituents may not survive without healthcare and food benefits. @5calls.org makes it easy! Download the app, enter your zip code, and get calling! Make your representatives hear you!

submitted 13 days ago • 0 comments

Leadership is doubling down, but GOP members are getting nervous about the budget’s extreme unpopularity. You can call your Representative now at 202-224-3121.

submitted 13 days ago • 575 comments

I think someone needs a refresher on his oath of office.

submitted 13 days ago • 0 comments

1/ As always, a lot happening in public health right now! From flu updates to telehealth changes and H5N1 bird flu, here's the news you can use for the week. 🧵 👇

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment