Jarod Fox MD
@jdfoxmd.bsky.social
Infectious Diseases Physician in Orlando, FL
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Prices since Trump took office:
-Groceries: ⬆️ 2.7%
-Utilities: ⬆️ 11%
-ACA premiums: ⬆️ 26%
-Overall consumer prices: ⬆️ 3%
Trump: “I don't want to hear about the affordability.”
-Groceries: ⬆️ 2.7%
-Utilities: ⬆️ 11%
-ACA premiums: ⬆️ 26%
-Overall consumer prices: ⬆️ 3%
Trump: “I don't want to hear about the affordability.”
November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Prices since Trump took office:
-Groceries: ⬆️ 2.7%
-Utilities: ⬆️ 11%
-ACA premiums: ⬆️ 26%
-Overall consumer prices: ⬆️ 3%
Trump: “I don't want to hear about the affordability.”
-Groceries: ⬆️ 2.7%
-Utilities: ⬆️ 11%
-ACA premiums: ⬆️ 26%
-Overall consumer prices: ⬆️ 3%
Trump: “I don't want to hear about the affordability.”
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If you read and watch one thing today it should be this pice accompanying @agawande.bsky.social documentary.
"As of November 5th, it estimated that U.S.A.I.D.’s dismantling has already caused the deaths of six hundred thousand people, two-thirds of them children."
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
"As of November 5th, it estimated that U.S.A.I.D.’s dismantling has already caused the deaths of six hundred thousand people, two-thirds of them children."
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
If you read and watch one thing today it should be this pice accompanying @agawande.bsky.social documentary.
"As of November 5th, it estimated that U.S.A.I.D.’s dismantling has already caused the deaths of six hundred thousand people, two-thirds of them children."
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
"As of November 5th, it estimated that U.S.A.I.D.’s dismantling has already caused the deaths of six hundred thousand people, two-thirds of them children."
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 94th day out of the last 106.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 94th day out of the last 106.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
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Zohran Mamdani ran on freezing the rent in NYC.
Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA.
Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ.
Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.
Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA.
Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ.
Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Zohran Mamdani ran on freezing the rent in NYC.
Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA.
Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ.
Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.
Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA.
Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ.
Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.
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BREAKING: MAMDANI HAS WON according to Decision Desk
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
BREAKING: MAMDANI HAS WON according to Decision Desk
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Food assistance for 42M Americans costs approximately 100B a year. 10 individuals grew their personal wealth in one year by an amount that could feed the 42M people needing food assistance for 7 years!
Allowing children to go hungry as a society is a choice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Allowing children to go hungry as a society is a choice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Top 10 US billionaires’ collective wealth grew by $698bn in past year – report
Oxfam warns Trump policies risk driving inequality to new heights – but Democrats have also exacerbated wealth gap
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Food assistance for 42M Americans costs approximately 100B a year. 10 individuals grew their personal wealth in one year by an amount that could feed the 42M people needing food assistance for 7 years!
Allowing children to go hungry as a society is a choice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Allowing children to go hungry as a society is a choice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Breaking things so you can take credit for fixing them is an interesting way to run trade negotiations.
October 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Breaking things so you can take credit for fixing them is an interesting way to run trade negotiations.
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The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
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A fake election with fake results. The 92 year old dictator already 43 years in power "wins" an 8th mandate to continue oppressing cameroonians for 7 more years
This is authoritarian rule.
Protect and cherish your functioning democracy, it's precious.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This is authoritarian rule.
Protect and cherish your functioning democracy, it's precious.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
World’s Oldest President Biya Wins Reelection in Cameroon at 92
Cameroonian President Paul Biya was declared the winner of Oct. 12 elections that were marred by the disqualification of his main challenger, and is set to rule the central African nation until the ag...
www.bloomberg.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:32 AM
A fake election with fake results. The 92 year old dictator already 43 years in power "wins" an 8th mandate to continue oppressing cameroonians for 7 more years
This is authoritarian rule.
Protect and cherish your functioning democracy, it's precious.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This is authoritarian rule.
Protect and cherish your functioning democracy, it's precious.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Finally read the paper and it's worth the buzz.
mRNA vaccines saved 20 million lives in a global pandemic and the technology is opening up new avenues for the treatment of deadly cancers. This is really one of the most impactful scientific developments of our time.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
mRNA vaccines saved 20 million lives in a global pandemic and the technology is opening up new avenues for the treatment of deadly cancers. This is really one of the most impactful scientific developments of our time.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines sensitize tumours to immune checkpoint blockade - Nature
mRNA vaccines targeting SARS-CoV-2 also sensitize tumours to immune checkpoint inhibitors.
www.nature.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Finally read the paper and it's worth the buzz.
mRNA vaccines saved 20 million lives in a global pandemic and the technology is opening up new avenues for the treatment of deadly cancers. This is really one of the most impactful scientific developments of our time.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
mRNA vaccines saved 20 million lives in a global pandemic and the technology is opening up new avenues for the treatment of deadly cancers. This is really one of the most impactful scientific developments of our time.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Marching and protesting is great but real action is even better. If you can afford it, find and donate to a local food pantry in your area. The families that depend on SNAP benefits could really use the support over coming weeks to months.❤️🫂
give.feedingamerica.org/SnP--N8F9EuA...
give.feedingamerica.org/SnP--N8F9EuA...
Join me in ending hunger
I just donated to @FeedingAmerica to help make sure families and kids have the meals they need!
http://feeding.am/givemeals
give.feedingamerica.org
October 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Marching and protesting is great but real action is even better. If you can afford it, find and donate to a local food pantry in your area. The families that depend on SNAP benefits could really use the support over coming weeks to months.❤️🫂
give.feedingamerica.org/SnP--N8F9EuA...
give.feedingamerica.org/SnP--N8F9EuA...
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As trust in the federal government's stewardship of US public health infrastructure plummets, NEJM and CIDRAP are launching a rival publication to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Story by @aniloza.bsky.social
www.statnews.com/2025/10/21/c...
Story by @aniloza.bsky.social
www.statnews.com/2025/10/21/c...
NEJM and public health group are launching rival to CDC’s MMWR publication
Two institutions are coming together to create an alternative to the CDC’s vaunted Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
www.statnews.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
As trust in the federal government's stewardship of US public health infrastructure plummets, NEJM and CIDRAP are launching a rival publication to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Story by @aniloza.bsky.social
www.statnews.com/2025/10/21/c...
Story by @aniloza.bsky.social
www.statnews.com/2025/10/21/c...
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Three cases of clade Ib mpox not related to travel have been reported in LA. This raises concerns for probable local transmission. Vaccines are available and work to reduce disease severity or prevent infection. If you are eligible to get vaccinated do so.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Three cases of severe mpox reported in California, health officials say
Unrelated cases mark first time clade I of disease formerly known as monkeypox has spread within US, officials say
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Three cases of clade Ib mpox not related to travel have been reported in LA. This raises concerns for probable local transmission. Vaccines are available and work to reduce disease severity or prevent infection. If you are eligible to get vaccinated do so.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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✍️Title revision: CDC experts could not get approval to attend pivotal meeting on infectious disease.
Subheading: because Brainworm requires HHS approval before we can go to any conferences and he refused to sign off on our attendance prior to the government shutdown 🚫
apnews.com/article/infe...
Subheading: because Brainworm requires HHS approval before we can go to any conferences and he refused to sign off on our attendance prior to the government shutdown 🚫
apnews.com/article/infe...
Government shutdown means many CDC experts are skipping a pivotal meeting on infectious disease
An annual conference about infectious diseases is seeing a dramatic attendance decline, in part because Centers for Disease Control and Prevention experts can’t participate.
apnews.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
✍️Title revision: CDC experts could not get approval to attend pivotal meeting on infectious disease.
Subheading: because Brainworm requires HHS approval before we can go to any conferences and he refused to sign off on our attendance prior to the government shutdown 🚫
apnews.com/article/infe...
Subheading: because Brainworm requires HHS approval before we can go to any conferences and he refused to sign off on our attendance prior to the government shutdown 🚫
apnews.com/article/infe...
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Good news for global health - Fiji has become the 26th country to eliminate trachoma, a neglected tropical disease and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness.
A great example of the power of institutions and communities working together to advance public health for all.
A great example of the power of institutions and communities working together to advance public health for all.
Fiji becomes the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
www.who.int
October 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Good news for global health - Fiji has become the 26th country to eliminate trachoma, a neglected tropical disease and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness.
A great example of the power of institutions and communities working together to advance public health for all.
A great example of the power of institutions and communities working together to advance public health for all.
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Judith Feinberg, MD, FIDSA, presents this year’s Edward Kass Lecture, “Lessons from a Life in Epidemics.”
October 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Judith Feinberg, MD, FIDSA, presents this year’s Edward Kass Lecture, “Lessons from a Life in Epidemics.”
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🔥from #IDWeek🔥 from Dr. Ali Dehghani, et al. #IDSky
Adults >=50 w/ shingles vaccine have a:
- 50% lower risk of dementia caused by blood flow problems
- 27% lower risk of blood clots
- 25% lower risk of heart attack or stroke.
- 21% lower risk of premature death
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
Adults >=50 w/ shingles vaccine have a:
- 50% lower risk of dementia caused by blood flow problems
- 27% lower risk of blood clots
- 25% lower risk of heart attack or stroke.
- 21% lower risk of premature death
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
Shingles Vax Protects Against Heart Disease, Dementia, Death
MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The shingles vaccine does more than just protect middle-aged folks and seniors against maddening rashes, a new study sa
www.healthday.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🔥from #IDWeek🔥 from Dr. Ali Dehghani, et al. #IDSky
Adults >=50 w/ shingles vaccine have a:
- 50% lower risk of dementia caused by blood flow problems
- 27% lower risk of blood clots
- 25% lower risk of heart attack or stroke.
- 21% lower risk of premature death
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
Adults >=50 w/ shingles vaccine have a:
- 50% lower risk of dementia caused by blood flow problems
- 27% lower risk of blood clots
- 25% lower risk of heart attack or stroke.
- 21% lower risk of premature death
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
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Watch live! Organizers of the #SaveHIVFunding campaign are unveiling the #CutsKill Quilt at #IDWeek2025: www.instagram.com/hiv_medicine...
October 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Watch live! Organizers of the #SaveHIVFunding campaign are unveiling the #CutsKill Quilt at #IDWeek2025: www.instagram.com/hiv_medicine...
ALIS as part of initial therapy for MAC-LD. #IDweek #medscapelive
October 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
ALIS as part of initial therapy for MAC-LD. #IDweek #medscapelive
No Kings! Go Dawgs!
October 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
No Kings! Go Dawgs!
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Standing in solidarity with colleagues at the CDC who were fired as part of yet another RIF wave.
We are all less safe without their expertise and dedication.
We are all less safe without their expertise and dedication.
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
October 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Standing in solidarity with colleagues at the CDC who were fired as part of yet another RIF wave.
We are all less safe without their expertise and dedication.
We are all less safe without their expertise and dedication.
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"Make the proof" colloquial phrase that means fabrication of data
RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."
October 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"Make the proof" colloquial phrase that means fabrication of data