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As expected, the announcement from HHS on childhood vaccine schedule includes no info on how parents or providers should determine what’s best for individual children. There is a lack of information, guidance, & transparency in how these rec’s were made.
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“Losing measles elimination status is not really a concern,” says man whose organization is responsible for over 80 measles deaths in American Samoa.
-- HHS Sec RFK Jr
-- HHS Sec RFK Jr
Measles elimination status ‘not really’ a concern, CDC official says | CNN
Ongoing measles outbreaks in multiple parts of the country are threatening the United States’ status as a nation that has eliminated the virus’ spread, but a CDC leader said Tuesday that the potential...
www.cnn.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:01 PM
“Losing measles elimination status is not really a concern,” says man whose organization is responsible for over 80 measles deaths in American Samoa.
-- HHS Sec RFK Jr
-- HHS Sec RFK Jr
“Losing measles elimination status is not really a concern,” says man who let Louisiana children die of the flu in the year of our Lord 2025.
-- Ralph Abraham, CDC's Principal Deputy Director (appointed by RFK Jr)
-- Ralph Abraham, CDC's Principal Deputy Director (appointed by RFK Jr)
Measles elimination status ‘not really’ a concern, CDC official says | CNN
Ongoing measles outbreaks in multiple parts of the country are threatening the United States’ status as a nation that has eliminated the virus’ spread, but a CDC leader said Tuesday that the potential...
www.cnn.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM
“Losing measles elimination status is not really a concern,” says man who let Louisiana children die of the flu in the year of our Lord 2025.
-- Ralph Abraham, CDC's Principal Deputy Director (appointed by RFK Jr)
-- Ralph Abraham, CDC's Principal Deputy Director (appointed by RFK Jr)
“Losing measles elimination status is not really a concern,” says man responsible for whooping cough outbreak in Louisiana that killed 2 infants.
-- Ralph Abraham, CDC's Principal Deputy Director (appointed by RFK Jr)
-- Ralph Abraham, CDC's Principal Deputy Director (appointed by RFK Jr)
Measles elimination status ‘not really’ a concern, CDC official says | CNN
Ongoing measles outbreaks in multiple parts of the country are threatening the United States’ status as a nation that has eliminated the virus’ spread, but a CDC leader said Tuesday that the potential...
www.cnn.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:31 PM
“Losing measles elimination status is not really a concern,” says man responsible for whooping cough outbreak in Louisiana that killed 2 infants.
-- Ralph Abraham, CDC's Principal Deputy Director (appointed by RFK Jr)
-- Ralph Abraham, CDC's Principal Deputy Director (appointed by RFK Jr)
Screwworm update: CDC released a health alert about screwworm in Northern Mexico.
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New World Screwworm: Outbreak Moves into Northern Mexico
HAN Health Advisory: New World Screwworm: Outbreak Moves into Northern Mexico
www.cdc.gov
January 21, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Screwworm update: CDC released a health alert about screwworm in Northern Mexico.
www.cdc.gov/han/php/noti...
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On the 1yr anniversary of Trump admin, we are reminded of all the chaos they caused at CDC.
They were successful last year at chaos.
Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, lived up to his statement “We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected."
CDCDataProject.org
They were successful last year at chaos.
Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, lived up to his statement “We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected."
CDCDataProject.org
January 20, 2026 at 9:07 PM
On the 1yr anniversary of Trump admin, we are reminded of all the chaos they caused at CDC.
They were successful last year at chaos.
Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, lived up to his statement “We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected."
CDCDataProject.org
They were successful last year at chaos.
Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, lived up to his statement “We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected."
CDCDataProject.org
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Hey everyone! Have you been impacted by harmful administration policies? Do you have an animal companion?
January 20, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Hey everyone! Have you been impacted by harmful administration policies? Do you have an animal companion?
Article is comprehensive.
Be kind to your mind! One might want to read in pieces, as it is very heavy.
www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
Be kind to your mind! One might want to read in pieces, as it is very heavy.
www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
A Record of Historic Harm in the First Year of Trump’s Second Term
The breadth of actions harming low- and moderate-income people over the last year is staggering, with huge cuts to health coverage, food assistance, and other basic needs programs, paired with hikes i...
www.cbpp.org
January 20, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Article is comprehensive.
Be kind to your mind! One might want to read in pieces, as it is very heavy.
www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
Be kind to your mind! One might want to read in pieces, as it is very heavy.
www.cbpp.org/research/fed...
The CDC Data Project (out of National Public Health Coalition) will be featured in the webinar below. Register if you are interested.
The Day Federal Data Went Dark: A Year of Monitoring and Action
Register here: tinyurl.com/webinar-data...
Co-hosted by dataindex.us and @apduorg.bsky.social
Register here: tinyurl.com/webinar-data...
Co-hosted by dataindex.us and @apduorg.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 5:38 PM
The CDC Data Project (out of National Public Health Coalition) will be featured in the webinar below. Register if you are interested.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
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Estimation is USA will lose out measles elimination status officially n April 13, 2026.
It doesn’t have to be this way. The vaccine works. Please talk with your doctors and protect yourself, your family, and community.
www.paho.org/en/news/16-1...
It doesn’t have to be this way. The vaccine works. Please talk with your doctors and protect yourself, your family, and community.
www.paho.org/en/news/16-1...
Measles elimination status in the United States and Mexico
Washington, D.C., 16 January 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Regional Monitoring and Re-Verification Commission for Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome (RVC) ha...
www.paho.org
January 19, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Estimation is USA will lose out measles elimination status officially n April 13, 2026.
It doesn’t have to be this way. The vaccine works. Please talk with your doctors and protect yourself, your family, and community.
www.paho.org/en/news/16-1...
It doesn’t have to be this way. The vaccine works. Please talk with your doctors and protect yourself, your family, and community.
www.paho.org/en/news/16-1...
Shocking NO one! New study released shows no increased risk of autism or ADHD with use of acetaminophen during pregnancy.
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Acetaminophen use during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism, ADHD: Review
Using acetaminophen during pregnancy does not increase a child's risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, a major new review published Friday finds.
abcnews.go.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Shocking NO one! New study released shows no increased risk of autism or ADHD with use of acetaminophen during pregnancy.
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abcnews.go.com/Health/aceta...
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abcnews.go.com/Health/aceta...
We need chuckles! This is punny!
They said Rock 'n Roll was dead, but thanks to RFK Jr., Rockin' Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu are back!
January 18, 2026 at 6:36 PM
We need chuckles! This is punny!
To clarify it is not closed.
Drastically reduced? YES! Russ Vought had most of the staff RIFed in 2025.
RFK Jr is consolidating all HHS FOIA offices from across agencies into one. It is a hot mess.
We are glad the FOIA impacts are getting attention.
Dig into data at www.CDCdataproject.org
Drastically reduced? YES! Russ Vought had most of the staff RIFed in 2025.
RFK Jr is consolidating all HHS FOIA offices from across agencies into one. It is a hot mess.
We are glad the FOIA impacts are getting attention.
Dig into data at www.CDCdataproject.org
January 18, 2026 at 6:25 PM
To clarify it is not closed.
Drastically reduced? YES! Russ Vought had most of the staff RIFed in 2025.
RFK Jr is consolidating all HHS FOIA offices from across agencies into one. It is a hot mess.
We are glad the FOIA impacts are getting attention.
Dig into data at www.CDCdataproject.org
Drastically reduced? YES! Russ Vought had most of the staff RIFed in 2025.
RFK Jr is consolidating all HHS FOIA offices from across agencies into one. It is a hot mess.
We are glad the FOIA impacts are getting attention.
Dig into data at www.CDCdataproject.org
RFK Jr is at it again. Now taking web content down from the FDA website.
He did the same to CDC website.
We need to protect science. RFK Jr has got to go. Keep calling your representatives.
www.wsj.com/health/rfk-j...
He did the same to CDC website.
We need to protect science. RFK Jr has got to go. Keep calling your representatives.
www.wsj.com/health/rfk-j...
Exclusive | RFK Jr.’s Health Department Quietly Removes Webpages Saying Cellphones Aren’t Dangerous
The Department of Health and Human Services undertakes a study on the health effects of cellphones.
www.wsj.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:19 PM
RFK Jr is at it again. Now taking web content down from the FDA website.
He did the same to CDC website.
We need to protect science. RFK Jr has got to go. Keep calling your representatives.
www.wsj.com/health/rfk-j...
He did the same to CDC website.
We need to protect science. RFK Jr has got to go. Keep calling your representatives.
www.wsj.com/health/rfk-j...
Where are the plans? How is and are the current staff and PROGRAMS being moved or reassigned?
We need leadership!
We need leadership!
Is RFK Jr.'s Administration for a Healthy America — AHA — in the works or not?
The Administration for a Healthy America is RFK Jr.'s plan to tackle chronic disease, addiction and other persistent problems. But so far it's not being set up like previous new agencies.
www.npr.org
January 18, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Where are the plans? How is and are the current staff and PROGRAMS being moved or reassigned?
We need leadership!
We need leadership!
Why? What is happening?
RFK Jr’s HHS posting for his birthday. RFK Jr has a steak, not a cake.
Yes, there are candles on that steak.
And, why?
RFK Jr’s HHS posting for his birthday. RFK Jr has a steak, not a cake.
Yes, there are candles on that steak.
And, why?
January 17, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Why? What is happening?
RFK Jr’s HHS posting for his birthday. RFK Jr has a steak, not a cake.
Yes, there are candles on that steak.
And, why?
RFK Jr’s HHS posting for his birthday. RFK Jr has a steak, not a cake.
Yes, there are candles on that steak.
And, why?
Clarifying the person who has created all of this confusion is RFK Jr and his political appointees. This is RFK Jr's takeover of the US public health system.
Vaccines are safe. Please protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community.
Vaccines are safe. Please protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community.
Practices are canceling drive through clinics - making it harder for people to get vaccines they want to get - because of the confusion HHS created.
More people will die from or be harmed by flu because of it.
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More people will die from or be harmed by flu because of it.
via @wuft.org @robsteinnews.bsky.social
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Flu shot recommendation for kids dropped just as the illness rages
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its advice that kids get an annual flu shot at a time when flu cases and hospitalizations are surging.
www.wuft.org
January 17, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Clarifying the person who has created all of this confusion is RFK Jr and his political appointees. This is RFK Jr's takeover of the US public health system.
Vaccines are safe. Please protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community.
Vaccines are safe. Please protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community.
It is never a good thing for people to delay medical care and or attention. This results in sicker people, with worse outcomes.
Minnesota residents delay medical care for fear of encountering ICE
by Liz Szabo
ICE raids are leading a growing number of people across the state to cancel important and even life-saving medical appointments
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
by Liz Szabo
ICE raids are leading a growing number of people across the state to cancel important and even life-saving medical appointments
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
January 16, 2026 at 10:25 PM
It is never a good thing for people to delay medical care and or attention. This results in sicker people, with worse outcomes.
Update 2025-2026 flu season:
15 flu associated pediatric deaths were reported to CDC this week, bringing season total to 32 reported flu-related pediatric deaths.
Among children eligible for flu vaccine & with known vaccine status, 90% occurred in unvaccinated children.
www.cdc.gov/fluview/surv...
15 flu associated pediatric deaths were reported to CDC this week, bringing season total to 32 reported flu-related pediatric deaths.
Among children eligible for flu vaccine & with known vaccine status, 90% occurred in unvaccinated children.
www.cdc.gov/fluview/surv...
January 16, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Update 2025-2026 flu season:
15 flu associated pediatric deaths were reported to CDC this week, bringing season total to 32 reported flu-related pediatric deaths.
Among children eligible for flu vaccine & with known vaccine status, 90% occurred in unvaccinated children.
www.cdc.gov/fluview/surv...
15 flu associated pediatric deaths were reported to CDC this week, bringing season total to 32 reported flu-related pediatric deaths.
Among children eligible for flu vaccine & with known vaccine status, 90% occurred in unvaccinated children.
www.cdc.gov/fluview/surv...
Keep our colleagues on CDC main campus in your thoughts and prayers as they are sheltering in place. In case you are counting this is a second time in under a year.
LIVE: Police presence on Emory Point Drive near CDC
Reports of police activity near the CDC
www.11alive.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Keep our colleagues on CDC main campus in your thoughts and prayers as they are sheltering in place. In case you are counting this is a second time in under a year.
The healthcare “concept” of a plan announced will not help people that are facing increased health insurance premiums under the ACA.
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Trump health care plan doesn't help people facing skyrocketing ACA premiums
President Trump announced a plan that addresses drug costs and health savings accounts, but not the health insurance premium spikes that millions of Americans are facing.
www.npr.org
January 16, 2026 at 12:39 AM
The healthcare “concept” of a plan announced will not help people that are facing increased health insurance premiums under the ACA.
www.npr.org/2026/01/15/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/15/n...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested President Donald Trump has the most “unhinged” eating habits, commenting on a podcast he doesn’t know how the president is alive.
RFK Jr. On Trump’s Diet: ‘I Don’t Know How He’s Alive’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested President Donald Trump has the most “unhinged” eating habits, commenting on a podcast he doesn’t know how the president is alive.
www.forbes.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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