Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD
@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social
Epidemiologist. Professor Emerita. Workplace Wrecker. Blue in Arizona, forged in the Burgh.
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1elizabethtjacobs1@gmail.com
@defendpublichealth.bsky.social
https://www.defendpublichealth.org
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1elizabethtjacobs1@gmail.com
@defendpublichealth.bsky.social
https://www.defendpublichealth.org
The Olympics has run out of condoms. This event is famous for all of the hookups. And who can blame them?
Someone send more condoms to Italy immediately. They’re still doing public health there.
Someone send more condoms to Italy immediately. They’re still doing public health there.
'They promised us more': Condom shortage hits Winter Olympics as supplies vanish in just 3 days
It may be the Winter Games, but the temperature at the Olympic Village is heated.
www.nbcboston.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:35 AM
The Olympics has run out of condoms. This event is famous for all of the hookups. And who can blame them?
Someone send more condoms to Italy immediately. They’re still doing public health there.
Someone send more condoms to Italy immediately. They’re still doing public health there.
Yes. Everyone should read this. @nurseteria.bsky.social also brought this to my attention and I’ve been meaning to post it.
@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social
Dr. Jacobs,
I read this and think you and your followers would appreciate it.
I found it to be informative and moving.
Tim in Oregon
Dr. Jacobs,
I read this and think you and your followers would appreciate it.
I found it to be informative and moving.
Tim in Oregon
This Is How a Child Dies of Measles
When your family becomes a data point in an outbreak
www.theatlantic.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Yes. Everyone should read this. @nurseteria.bsky.social also brought this to my attention and I’ve been meaning to post it.
Sure sure let’s order the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) to end all pandemic preparedness and biodefense work.
WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?
WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?
Exclusive: Key US infectious-diseases centre to drop pandemic preparation
Staff members have been instructed to scrub this topic and ‘biodefense’ from the agency’s website.
www.nature.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Sure sure let’s order the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) to end all pandemic preparedness and biodefense work.
WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?
WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?
Prediction:
The next brand ambassador for RFK Jr.’s “Eat Real Food” campaign after Mike Tyson will be the equally unproblematic Lance Armstrong.
The next brand ambassador for RFK Jr.’s “Eat Real Food” campaign after Mike Tyson will be the equally unproblematic Lance Armstrong.
February 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Prediction:
The next brand ambassador for RFK Jr.’s “Eat Real Food” campaign after Mike Tyson will be the equally unproblematic Lance Armstrong.
The next brand ambassador for RFK Jr.’s “Eat Real Food” campaign after Mike Tyson will be the equally unproblematic Lance Armstrong.
I don’t want to be like Mike Tyson, Jay.
It’s incredible that Les Incompétents not only burned a fat stack of cash on a Mike Tyson Super Bowl ad, but are apparently building an entire campaign around him.
The food item for which Tyson is most famous is Evander Holyfield’s ear.
It’s incredible that Les Incompétents not only burned a fat stack of cash on a Mike Tyson Super Bowl ad, but are apparently building an entire campaign around him.
The food item for which Tyson is most famous is Evander Holyfield’s ear.
February 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I don’t want to be like Mike Tyson, Jay.
It’s incredible that Les Incompétents not only burned a fat stack of cash on a Mike Tyson Super Bowl ad, but are apparently building an entire campaign around him.
The food item for which Tyson is most famous is Evander Holyfield’s ear.
It’s incredible that Les Incompétents not only burned a fat stack of cash on a Mike Tyson Super Bowl ad, but are apparently building an entire campaign around him.
The food item for which Tyson is most famous is Evander Holyfield’s ear.
Under Trump, the USDA *wildly* underestimated the amount of corn that was harvested by US farmers in 2025.
This has been attributed by experts to be a direct result of massive staffing cuts.
Now, nobody in agriculture trusts USDA estimates and this could have disastrous effects.
This has been attributed by experts to be a direct result of massive staffing cuts.
Now, nobody in agriculture trusts USDA estimates and this could have disastrous effects.
USDA's reputation suffers after massive revisions in US corn acres
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, long the world's gold standard for crop estimates, faces mounting doubts about the reliability of its data from farmers, grain traders and economists following deep...
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Under Trump, the USDA *wildly* underestimated the amount of corn that was harvested by US farmers in 2025.
This has been attributed by experts to be a direct result of massive staffing cuts.
Now, nobody in agriculture trusts USDA estimates and this could have disastrous effects.
This has been attributed by experts to be a direct result of massive staffing cuts.
Now, nobody in agriculture trusts USDA estimates and this could have disastrous effects.
But they *are* representing the country well, JD.
First amendment n’at.
“Vance shared his view that "the way to bring the country together is not to show up in a foreign country and attack the president of the United States, but it's to play your sport and represent the country well."
First amendment n’at.
“Vance shared his view that "the way to bring the country together is not to show up in a foreign country and attack the president of the United States, but it's to play your sport and represent the country well."
Vice President JD Vance issues warning to U.S. Olympians over politics
JD Vance would like American athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics to kindly stop speaking out against the Trump administration: 'You're not there to pop off about politics.'
ew.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:49 AM
But they *are* representing the country well, JD.
First amendment n’at.
“Vance shared his view that "the way to bring the country together is not to show up in a foreign country and attack the president of the United States, but it's to play your sport and represent the country well."
First amendment n’at.
“Vance shared his view that "the way to bring the country together is not to show up in a foreign country and attack the president of the United States, but it's to play your sport and represent the country well."
“A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration "trampled" on Sen. Mark Kelly's First Amendment rights, blocking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's efforts to punish Kelly, a retired naval officer”.
You’re damned right they did, go off Judge.
You’re damned right they did, go off Judge.
Judge says Pentagon 'trampled' on Sen. Mark Kelly's rights, blocks effort to demote him over 'illegal orders' video
The Pentagon moved to downgrade Kelly’s military retirement rank and pay over a video he appeared in that urged the military and intelligence community not to follow illegal orders.
www.nbcnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:14 AM
“A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration "trampled" on Sen. Mark Kelly's First Amendment rights, blocking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's efforts to punish Kelly, a retired naval officer”.
You’re damned right they did, go off Judge.
You’re damned right they did, go off Judge.
There’s a massive battle being waged in Maricopa County over elections officials and their duties.
The County recorder is Justin Heap (R, MAGA), who seems to be constructed of equal parts idiocy, arrogance, lies, and hubris.
He may be removed from office by a rival pack of MAGAs.
The County recorder is Justin Heap (R, MAGA), who seems to be constructed of equal parts idiocy, arrogance, lies, and hubris.
He may be removed from office by a rival pack of MAGAs.
Maricopa County Board pursues nuclear option in battle with Recorder Heap: Answer questions or face removal from office
Board's order gives Heap until Feb. 18 to answer questions about his budget requests, inflammatory statements
www.12news.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:50 AM
There’s a massive battle being waged in Maricopa County over elections officials and their duties.
The County recorder is Justin Heap (R, MAGA), who seems to be constructed of equal parts idiocy, arrogance, lies, and hubris.
He may be removed from office by a rival pack of MAGAs.
The County recorder is Justin Heap (R, MAGA), who seems to be constructed of equal parts idiocy, arrogance, lies, and hubris.
He may be removed from office by a rival pack of MAGAs.
RFK Jr. says we should check with AI about what to eat and then AI totally dunked on his stupid dietary guidance.
Also @bethmariem.bsky.social is doing some downright incredible work, and this article is another tour de force of very professional shade.
Also @bethmariem.bsky.social is doing some downright incredible work, and this article is another tour de force of very professional shade.
RFK Jr. food pyramid site links to Grok, which says you shouldn’t trust RFK Jr.
Grok generated a meal plan to fit RFK Jr.'s food pyramid, then explained why it's bad.
arstechnica.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:49 PM
RFK Jr. says we should check with AI about what to eat and then AI totally dunked on his stupid dietary guidance.
Also @bethmariem.bsky.social is doing some downright incredible work, and this article is another tour de force of very professional shade.
Also @bethmariem.bsky.social is doing some downright incredible work, and this article is another tour de force of very professional shade.
I thought this might be another post about ICE for a second…
Minnesota health officials warn of sexually transmitted fungal infection outbreak
www.cidrap.umn.edu
February 12, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I thought this might be another post about ICE for a second…
Karrin Taylor Robson was one of three Republicans running for Arizona Governor, and Trump endorsed her.
She just dropped out because she says she doesn’t want to add to the “divisiveness” of the primaries.
Not sorry to see her go, but the thought of Biggs or Schweikert as governor is sickening.
She just dropped out because she says she doesn’t want to add to the “divisiveness” of the primaries.
Not sorry to see her go, but the thought of Biggs or Schweikert as governor is sickening.
Karrin Taylor Robson drops out of race for Arizona governor
Karrin Taylor Robson announced Thursday that she will be dropping out of the race for Arizona governor.
www.abc15.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Karrin Taylor Robson was one of three Republicans running for Arizona Governor, and Trump endorsed her.
She just dropped out because she says she doesn’t want to add to the “divisiveness” of the primaries.
Not sorry to see her go, but the thought of Biggs or Schweikert as governor is sickening.
She just dropped out because she says she doesn’t want to add to the “divisiveness” of the primaries.
Not sorry to see her go, but the thought of Biggs or Schweikert as governor is sickening.
Yep yep Dr. Elders spoke the truth and got fired for it.
I hope everyone with your platform will scream her praises for stating the best/most practical advice for the betterment of society:
Teen boys should be encouraged to masturbate.
She was fired for it.
A lot of crimes would never happen if teen boys weren't so edgy.
Teen boys should be encouraged to masturbate.
She was fired for it.
A lot of crimes would never happen if teen boys weren't so edgy.
February 12, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Yep yep Dr. Elders spoke the truth and got fired for it.
Dr. Elders broke Republicans’ brains by advocating for and talking about real public health issues.
Dr. Joycelyn Elders was the fifteenth Surgeon General of the United States, the first African American and only the second woman to head the U.S. Public Health Service. Long an outspoken advocate of public health, Elders was appointed Surgeon General by President Clinton in 1993. #blackhistorymonth
February 12, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Dr. Elders broke Republicans’ brains by advocating for and talking about real public health issues.
Another blow to public health and science.
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
www.pbs.org
February 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Another blow to public health and science.
The people of Minnesota who documented ICE at every turn are why ICE is leaving.
My admiration for these everyday people who defended their communities knows no bounds.
My admiration for these everyday people who defended their communities knows no bounds.
February 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
The people of Minnesota who documented ICE at every turn are why ICE is leaving.
My admiration for these everyday people who defended their communities knows no bounds.
My admiration for these everyday people who defended their communities knows no bounds.
Reposted by Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD
Americans tend not to like to talk about any medical issue below their stomach. It’s like the organs down there are all redacted.
I wonder if we normalize discussing the colorectum we could increase screening rates?
It’s like biological feng shui, getting rid of all the shit we don’t need.
I wonder if we normalize discussing the colorectum we could increase screening rates?
It’s like biological feng shui, getting rid of all the shit we don’t need.
February 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Americans tend not to like to talk about any medical issue below their stomach. It’s like the organs down there are all redacted.
I wonder if we normalize discussing the colorectum we could increase screening rates?
It’s like biological feng shui, getting rid of all the shit we don’t need.
I wonder if we normalize discussing the colorectum we could increase screening rates?
It’s like biological feng shui, getting rid of all the shit we don’t need.
It’s time for Defend Public Health’s Whopper of the Week!
This time we take on RFK Jr.’s attacks on mifepristone.
Grateful as always for the team that puts these together!
@benecal.bsky.social @miriam2024.bsky.social @erohealthcomms.com
Kathylynn Saboda
This time we take on RFK Jr.’s attacks on mifepristone.
Grateful as always for the team that puts these together!
@benecal.bsky.social @miriam2024.bsky.social @erohealthcomms.com
Kathylynn Saboda
Whopper of the Week: RFK Jr’s Bogus Attacks on Mifepristone Threaten Abortion Access | Defend Public Health
Secretary Kennedy has repeatedly challenged the safety of mifepristone, one of two drugs used in most abortions. Hundreds of studies using decades of data have conclusively shown that mifepristone is ...
www.defendpublichealth.org
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
It’s time for Defend Public Health’s Whopper of the Week!
This time we take on RFK Jr.’s attacks on mifepristone.
Grateful as always for the team that puts these together!
@benecal.bsky.social @miriam2024.bsky.social @erohealthcomms.com
Kathylynn Saboda
This time we take on RFK Jr.’s attacks on mifepristone.
Grateful as always for the team that puts these together!
@benecal.bsky.social @miriam2024.bsky.social @erohealthcomms.com
Kathylynn Saboda
Folks are asking a really good question about age cutoffs for colorectal cancer screening, suggesting it should be younger.
A lot of rigorous and thoughtful work by experts goes into designing guidelines.
It might seem that everyone should get a FIT test, but there are risks involved in this.
A lot of rigorous and thoughtful work by experts goes into designing guidelines.
It might seem that everyone should get a FIT test, but there are risks involved in this.
February 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Folks are asking a really good question about age cutoffs for colorectal cancer screening, suggesting it should be younger.
A lot of rigorous and thoughtful work by experts goes into designing guidelines.
It might seem that everyone should get a FIT test, but there are risks involved in this.
A lot of rigorous and thoughtful work by experts goes into designing guidelines.
It might seem that everyone should get a FIT test, but there are risks involved in this.
A lot of people are asking very good questions about the age for starting colorectal cancer screening.
These guidelines are set by the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF), which had 2 out of 3 of their meetings cancelled in 2025 by RFK Jr.
He also wants to fire every member.
These guidelines are set by the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF), which had 2 out of 3 of their meetings cancelled in 2025 by RFK Jr.
He also wants to fire every member.
February 12, 2026 at 2:39 PM
A lot of people are asking very good questions about the age for starting colorectal cancer screening.
These guidelines are set by the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF), which had 2 out of 3 of their meetings cancelled in 2025 by RFK Jr.
He also wants to fire every member.
These guidelines are set by the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF), which had 2 out of 3 of their meetings cancelled in 2025 by RFK Jr.
He also wants to fire every member.
Catherine O’Hara and James Van Der Beek both died from colorectal cancer.
I lost a treasured friend to this disease two years ago.
Please get screened starting at age 45.
I lost a treasured friend to this disease two years ago.
Please get screened starting at age 45.
February 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Catherine O’Hara and James Van Der Beek both died from colorectal cancer.
I lost a treasured friend to this disease two years ago.
Please get screened starting at age 45.
I lost a treasured friend to this disease two years ago.
Please get screened starting at age 45.
I deleted some posts to avoid confusion about the Nancy Guthrie case.
All I know for sure is one person was detained south of Tucson, and we all know the same things now, so there’s no need for more updates from Tucson.
I hope they find Mrs. Guthrie.
All I know for sure is one person was detained south of Tucson, and we all know the same things now, so there’s no need for more updates from Tucson.
I hope they find Mrs. Guthrie.
Live updates: Man detained for questioning in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, source says
Follow live updates as the search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of
www.nbcnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:18 AM
I deleted some posts to avoid confusion about the Nancy Guthrie case.
All I know for sure is one person was detained south of Tucson, and we all know the same things now, so there’s no need for more updates from Tucson.
I hope they find Mrs. Guthrie.
All I know for sure is one person was detained south of Tucson, and we all know the same things now, so there’s no need for more updates from Tucson.
I hope they find Mrs. Guthrie.