@drmaligator.medsky.social
ER Physician in a Red State, Covid frontline worker, Malinois Wrangler
“A delightful mix of medical insights, puppy love, and a hint of existential dread.”-BlueskyRoast.com
“A delightful mix of medical insights, puppy love, and a hint of existential dread.”-BlueskyRoast.com
Shout out to the #Costco delivery guys.
I braved Costco to finish #Thanksgiving shopping and get my #pumpkinpie. Sadly, the pie had other ideas and leapt to its death from my car
I couldn’t brave Costco again. So I ordered delivery, and he was great as we laughed at the scene of the tragedy
I braved Costco to finish #Thanksgiving shopping and get my #pumpkinpie. Sadly, the pie had other ideas and leapt to its death from my car
I couldn’t brave Costco again. So I ordered delivery, and he was great as we laughed at the scene of the tragedy
November 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Shout out to the #Costco delivery guys.
I braved Costco to finish #Thanksgiving shopping and get my #pumpkinpie. Sadly, the pie had other ideas and leapt to its death from my car
I couldn’t brave Costco again. So I ordered delivery, and he was great as we laughed at the scene of the tragedy
I braved Costco to finish #Thanksgiving shopping and get my #pumpkinpie. Sadly, the pie had other ideas and leapt to its death from my car
I couldn’t brave Costco again. So I ordered delivery, and he was great as we laughed at the scene of the tragedy
#Washington #H5N5 patient has died.
“Grays Harbor County resident being treated for H5N5 avian influenza has died”
“this case marks the first known human infection with the H5N5 strain anywhere in the world.”
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
“Grays Harbor County resident being treated for H5N5 avian influenza has died”
“this case marks the first known human infection with the H5N5 strain anywhere in the world.”
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
Grays Harbor resident dies in world’s first confirmed human bird flu infection, state says
According to the Department of Health, this case marks the first known human infection with the H5N5 strain anywhere in the world.
www.kiro7.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:56 AM
#Washington #H5N5 patient has died.
“Grays Harbor County resident being treated for H5N5 avian influenza has died”
“this case marks the first known human infection with the H5N5 strain anywhere in the world.”
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
“Grays Harbor County resident being treated for H5N5 avian influenza has died”
“this case marks the first known human infection with the H5N5 strain anywhere in the world.”
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
#CDC is no longer a reputable scientific website. It leaves #physicians like myself exposed as we try to protect our patients. No. Vaccines and Tylenol don’t cause Autism.
But as a clinician I still need help with H5N5, H5N1 (bird flu) and H3N2 (Influenza). The CDC has abandoned all of us.
But as a clinician I still need help with H5N5, H5N1 (bird flu) and H3N2 (Influenza). The CDC has abandoned all of us.
After unprecedented autism-vaccine messaging change, scientists, advocates say CDC no longer trustworthy
Doctors, public health advocates, and the autism community expressed anger and sorrow over the CDCs reversal of it messaging on vaccines and autism.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Doctors, public health advocates, and the autism community expressed anger and sorrow over the CDCs reversal of it messaging on vaccines and autism.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
November 22, 2025 at 12:42 AM
#CDC is no longer a reputable scientific website. It leaves #physicians like myself exposed as we try to protect our patients. No. Vaccines and Tylenol don’t cause Autism.
But as a clinician I still need help with H5N5, H5N1 (bird flu) and H3N2 (Influenza). The CDC has abandoned all of us.
But as a clinician I still need help with H5N5, H5N1 (bird flu) and H3N2 (Influenza). The CDC has abandoned all of us.
#US recall of ByHeart Infant Formula
“As of November 19, the number of infant botulism cases linked to consumption of ByHeart formula has grown to 31 across 15 states”
“illnesses began between August 9 and November 13, 2025. All 31 infants were hospitalized”
www.food-safety.com/articles/108...
“As of November 19, the number of infant botulism cases linked to consumption of ByHeart formula has grown to 31 across 15 states”
“illnesses began between August 9 and November 13, 2025. All 31 infants were hospitalized”
www.food-safety.com/articles/108...
ByHeart Outbreak Grows: 31 Infants in 15 States Hospitalized for Botulism From Tainted Formula
As of November 19, the number of infant botulism cases linked to consumption of ByHeart formula has grown to 31 across 15 states.
www.food-safety.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
#US recall of ByHeart Infant Formula
“As of November 19, the number of infant botulism cases linked to consumption of ByHeart formula has grown to 31 across 15 states”
“illnesses began between August 9 and November 13, 2025. All 31 infants were hospitalized”
www.food-safety.com/articles/108...
“As of November 19, the number of infant botulism cases linked to consumption of ByHeart formula has grown to 31 across 15 states”
“illnesses began between August 9 and November 13, 2025. All 31 infants were hospitalized”
www.food-safety.com/articles/108...
#US to lose its #measles elimination status by the WHO
“Health officials on Monday linked for the first time the measles outbreak that began in Texas with another in Utah and Arizona, a finding that could end America’s status as a nation that has eliminated measles”
It is “Deeply Embarrassing”
“Health officials on Monday linked for the first time the measles outbreak that began in Texas with another in Utah and Arizona, a finding that could end America’s status as a nation that has eliminated measles”
It is “Deeply Embarrassing”
C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for the First Time
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
#FEMA chief resigns
“he lacked experience in disaster management”
“he was unaware the US has a hurricane season”
“The two words I’d use to describe him are unprofessional and overwhelmed.”
“he asked staff whether disaster funds could be steered to Republican areas but not Democratic ones”
“he lacked experience in disaster management”
“he was unaware the US has a hurricane season”
“The two words I’d use to describe him are unprofessional and overwhelmed.”
“he asked staff whether disaster funds could be steered to Republican areas but not Democratic ones”
FEMA chief steps down as Trump administration prepared to oust him | CNN Politics
The embattled acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency will step down after hurricane season following months of public controversy and internal frustration.
www.cnn.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
#FEMA chief resigns
“he lacked experience in disaster management”
“he was unaware the US has a hurricane season”
“The two words I’d use to describe him are unprofessional and overwhelmed.”
“he asked staff whether disaster funds could be steered to Republican areas but not Democratic ones”
“he lacked experience in disaster management”
“he was unaware the US has a hurricane season”
“The two words I’d use to describe him are unprofessional and overwhelmed.”
“he asked staff whether disaster funds could be steered to Republican areas but not Democratic ones”
#Cambodia now reporting a human #death from #H5N1 / #birdflu
“the death of a 22-year-old man from bird flu”
“The patient died due to severe symptoms including fever, cough, fatigue, and difficulty breathing”
They are “providing Tamiflu to close contacts”
www.khmertimeskh.com/501790504/ma...
“the death of a 22-year-old man from bird flu”
“The patient died due to severe symptoms including fever, cough, fatigue, and difficulty breathing”
They are “providing Tamiflu to close contacts”
www.khmertimeskh.com/501790504/ma...
www.khmertimeskh.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:47 AM
#Cambodia now reporting a human #death from #H5N1 / #birdflu
“the death of a 22-year-old man from bird flu”
“The patient died due to severe symptoms including fever, cough, fatigue, and difficulty breathing”
They are “providing Tamiflu to close contacts”
www.khmertimeskh.com/501790504/ma...
“the death of a 22-year-old man from bird flu”
“The patient died due to severe symptoms including fever, cough, fatigue, and difficulty breathing”
They are “providing Tamiflu to close contacts”
www.khmertimeskh.com/501790504/ma...
#Maui #Hawai reporting a case of #H5N1 / #birdflu in a migratory duck
“This is the first confirmed detection of H5N1 on Maui”
“The Northern pintail (koloa māpu) was found along the Wailea shoreline and submitted”
dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2025/11...
“This is the first confirmed detection of H5N1 on Maui”
“The Northern pintail (koloa māpu) was found along the Wailea shoreline and submitted”
dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2025/11...
11/14/25 – STATE AGENCIES RESPOND TO SECOND CONFIRMED CASE OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA IN HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON STATE AGENCIES RESPOND TO SECOND CONFIRMED CASE OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA IN HAWAIʻI HONOLULU – Three state agencies are on alert after a […...
dlnr.hawaii.gov
November 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#Maui #Hawai reporting a case of #H5N1 / #birdflu in a migratory duck
“This is the first confirmed detection of H5N1 on Maui”
“The Northern pintail (koloa māpu) was found along the Wailea shoreline and submitted”
dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2025/11...
“This is the first confirmed detection of H5N1 on Maui”
“The Northern pintail (koloa māpu) was found along the Wailea shoreline and submitted”
dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2025/11...
#Washington with a preliminary positive human case of #H5N1 / #birdflu
“the first human case in the U.S. in nine months”
“ symptoms including high fever, confusion and respiratory distress and was hospitalized in early November”
abcnews.go.com/Health/suspe...
“the first human case in the U.S. in nine months”
“ symptoms including high fever, confusion and respiratory distress and was hospitalized in early November”
abcnews.go.com/Health/suspe...
Suspected human bird flu case may be 1st in US in 9 months
A Washington state resident has preliminarily tested positive for bird flu, marking the first human case in the U.S. in nine months.
abcnews.go.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
#Washington with a preliminary positive human case of #H5N1 / #birdflu
“the first human case in the U.S. in nine months”
“ symptoms including high fever, confusion and respiratory distress and was hospitalized in early November”
abcnews.go.com/Health/suspe...
“the first human case in the U.S. in nine months”
“ symptoms including high fever, confusion and respiratory distress and was hospitalized in early November”
abcnews.go.com/Health/suspe...
#NewJersey with the 1st death from Alpha-Gal disease.
Alpha Gal is an allergy to red meats that is spread by ticks. It’s been an increasing problem as ticks are expanding their territories
“the man attended a barbecue where he ate a hamburger…[4 hours after] eating, the man was found unconscious
Alpha Gal is an allergy to red meats that is spread by ticks. It’s been an increasing problem as ticks are expanding their territories
“the man attended a barbecue where he ate a hamburger…[4 hours after] eating, the man was found unconscious
1st death linked to alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy spread by ticks, reported in N.J., researchers say
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
www.cbsnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
#NewJersey with the 1st death from Alpha-Gal disease.
Alpha Gal is an allergy to red meats that is spread by ticks. It’s been an increasing problem as ticks are expanding their territories
“the man attended a barbecue where he ate a hamburger…[4 hours after] eating, the man was found unconscious
Alpha Gal is an allergy to red meats that is spread by ticks. It’s been an increasing problem as ticks are expanding their territories
“the man attended a barbecue where he ate a hamburger…[4 hours after] eating, the man was found unconscious
To all victims of sexual abuse, I know today had to be a difficult day. I’m sorry for all you went through. I’m sorry you were ignored. I’m sorry people used power to silence you
Please take some love from me and my dog. We hear you. We see you. We love you
She would bite them for you.
Please take some love from me and my dog. We hear you. We see you. We love you
She would bite them for you.
November 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
To all victims of sexual abuse, I know today had to be a difficult day. I’m sorry for all you went through. I’m sorry you were ignored. I’m sorry people used power to silence you
Please take some love from me and my dog. We hear you. We see you. We love you
She would bite them for you.
Please take some love from me and my dog. We hear you. We see you. We love you
She would bite them for you.
#US turkey prices expected to increase for #Thanksgiving due to #H5N1 / #birdflu
“More than 2.2 million turkeys have been impacted by bird flu this year, the Farm Bureau reports, with more than 600,000 cases in September alone”
people.com/turkey-price...
“More than 2.2 million turkeys have been impacted by bird flu this year, the Farm Bureau reports, with more than 600,000 cases in September alone”
people.com/turkey-price...
Turkey Prices Skyrocket 40% Due to Bird Flu Outbreaks — Just in Time for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving staple turkey will be costlier this year as the highly contagious virus continues to spread.
people.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
#US turkey prices expected to increase for #Thanksgiving due to #H5N1 / #birdflu
“More than 2.2 million turkeys have been impacted by bird flu this year, the Farm Bureau reports, with more than 600,000 cases in September alone”
people.com/turkey-price...
“More than 2.2 million turkeys have been impacted by bird flu this year, the Farm Bureau reports, with more than 600,000 cases in September alone”
people.com/turkey-price...
#Canada sounding the Alarm for a challenging #influenza season. Concerns of a possible #vaccine mismatch with H3N2 dominant season
“…record case counts in the Southern Hemisphere”
“a mutating type of H3N2 is behind that early surge…typically known for more severe infections”
#flu
“…record case counts in the Southern Hemisphere”
“a mutating type of H3N2 is behind that early surge…typically known for more severe infections”
#flu
Canada could face ‘worst kind’ of flu season as experts warn evolving strain may be mismatch for vaccine | CBC News
With flu cases now rising in Canada, medical experts are bracing for a difficult influenza season linked to the global spread of an evolving H3N2 strain that could be a mismatch for this year’s vaccin...
www.cbc.ca
November 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
#Canada sounding the Alarm for a challenging #influenza season. Concerns of a possible #vaccine mismatch with H3N2 dominant season
“…record case counts in the Southern Hemisphere”
“a mutating type of H3N2 is behind that early surge…typically known for more severe infections”
#flu
“…record case counts in the Southern Hemisphere”
“a mutating type of H3N2 is behind that early surge…typically known for more severe infections”
#flu
#US #H5N1 / #birdflu cases exploding as birds migrate south for winter
“In the past 30 days, the virus has struck 66 poultry flocks, leading to the deaths of more than 3.5 million” birds
“Absolutely we're going to see human infections, just like we did a year ago,"
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
“In the past 30 days, the virus has struck 66 poultry flocks, leading to the deaths of more than 3.5 million” birds
“Absolutely we're going to see human infections, just like we did a year ago,"
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.
www.npr.org
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#US #H5N1 / #birdflu cases exploding as birds migrate south for winter
“In the past 30 days, the virus has struck 66 poultry flocks, leading to the deaths of more than 3.5 million” birds
“Absolutely we're going to see human infections, just like we did a year ago,"
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
“In the past 30 days, the virus has struck 66 poultry flocks, leading to the deaths of more than 3.5 million” birds
“Absolutely we're going to see human infections, just like we did a year ago,"
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Despite being “accidentally” removed from the rolls in September, and managing to find out prior to the registration deadline in October to remedy it, I was in fact able to get my vote in
Every election, every vote, I will be there.
Every election, every vote, I will be there.
November 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Despite being “accidentally” removed from the rolls in September, and managing to find out prior to the registration deadline in October to remedy it, I was in fact able to get my vote in
Every election, every vote, I will be there.
Every election, every vote, I will be there.
#California now struggling with #H5N1 / #birdflu
“Two winters ago…the first case didn’t hit until around Thanksgiving”
“The duck farm began “depopulating” its flock Sunday” approx 231,000 birds
www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/10/30/l...
“Two winters ago…the first case didn’t hit until around Thanksgiving”
“The duck farm began “depopulating” its flock Sunday” approx 231,000 birds
www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/10/30/l...
Sonoma County duck and egg farms hit with first avian flu outbreaks of 2025-26 winter
Reichardt Duck Farm, west of Petaluma, was the site of the first outbreak, which led to the destruction of 57,000 birds. On Thursday, a local egg farm was reported in another outbreak, affecting 23…
www.pressdemocrat.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:58 AM
#California now struggling with #H5N1 / #birdflu
“Two winters ago…the first case didn’t hit until around Thanksgiving”
“The duck farm began “depopulating” its flock Sunday” approx 231,000 birds
www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/10/30/l...
“Two winters ago…the first case didn’t hit until around Thanksgiving”
“The duck farm began “depopulating” its flock Sunday” approx 231,000 birds
www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/10/30/l...
A lot of people ask how I get my dog to wear so many costumes. We work very hard with training and desensitization. Here’s us at the beginning of Halloween navigating Home Depot.
November 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A lot of people ask how I get my dog to wear so many costumes. We work very hard with training and desensitization. Here’s us at the beginning of Halloween navigating Home Depot.
#Massachusetts police have responded to a explosion at #Harvard #Medical School
“On the building’s fourth floor, it was apparent there had been an explosion…” that “appeared to be intentional”
“The FBI is on scene investigating”
www.cnn.com/2025/11/01/u...
“On the building’s fourth floor, it was apparent there had been an explosion…” that “appeared to be intentional”
“The FBI is on scene investigating”
www.cnn.com/2025/11/01/u...
Officials investigate ‘intentional’ explosion at Harvard University medical building that left no injuries | CNN
An apparently “intentional” explosion at a Harvard University medical building early Saturday is under investigation, authorities said.
www.cnn.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
#Massachusetts police have responded to a explosion at #Harvard #Medical School
“On the building’s fourth floor, it was apparent there had been an explosion…” that “appeared to be intentional”
“The FBI is on scene investigating”
www.cnn.com/2025/11/01/u...
“On the building’s fourth floor, it was apparent there had been an explosion…” that “appeared to be intentional”
“The FBI is on scene investigating”
www.cnn.com/2025/11/01/u...
Dr Maligator is celebrating #Halloween as the scariest thing she could think of; a Mythical Panther God
Mishipeshu is a mythical God for #indigenous North American #tribes. Her costume has a #cat head, scaled and feathered body and a copper breast plate
Happy Halloween to All who Celebrate!
Mishipeshu is a mythical God for #indigenous North American #tribes. Her costume has a #cat head, scaled and feathered body and a copper breast plate
Happy Halloween to All who Celebrate!
October 31, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Dr Maligator is celebrating #Halloween as the scariest thing she could think of; a Mythical Panther God
Mishipeshu is a mythical God for #indigenous North American #tribes. Her costume has a #cat head, scaled and feathered body and a copper breast plate
Happy Halloween to All who Celebrate!
Mishipeshu is a mythical God for #indigenous North American #tribes. Her costume has a #cat head, scaled and feathered body and a copper breast plate
Happy Halloween to All who Celebrate!
Trick or Treat,
Smell my Paw,
Give me Something
Good to Gnaw!
#halloween #halloweendog #scary #scarydog #trickortreat
#malinois #maligator #dogsofbluesky
Smell my Paw,
Give me Something
Good to Gnaw!
#halloween #halloweendog #scary #scarydog #trickortreat
#malinois #maligator #dogsofbluesky
October 31, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Trick or Treat,
Smell my Paw,
Give me Something
Good to Gnaw!
#halloween #halloweendog #scary #scarydog #trickortreat
#malinois #maligator #dogsofbluesky
Smell my Paw,
Give me Something
Good to Gnaw!
#halloween #halloweendog #scary #scarydog #trickortreat
#malinois #maligator #dogsofbluesky
My little spooky spider
#halloween #spooky #spider #halloweendog #dogsincostumes #maligator #malinois #dogsofbluesky #pettax
#halloween #spooky #spider #halloweendog #dogsincostumes #maligator #malinois #dogsofbluesky #pettax
October 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
My little spooky spider
#halloween #spooky #spider #halloweendog #dogsincostumes #maligator #malinois #dogsofbluesky #pettax
#halloween #spooky #spider #halloweendog #dogsincostumes #maligator #malinois #dogsofbluesky #pettax
#Colorado woman dies from
ivermectin toxicity
Patient “died on Aug. 2 after a series of seizures due to "probable ivermectin toxicity”
“The container of ivermectin found in Doran's home was a type of ivermectin for animals”3
www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...
ivermectin toxicity
Patient “died on Aug. 2 after a series of seizures due to "probable ivermectin toxicity”
“The container of ivermectin found in Doran's home was a type of ivermectin for animals”3
www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...
Ivermectin blamed for death of Colorado woman; experts renew warnings about misuse of drug
The Douglas County coroner is reporting a woman died of "ivermectin toxicity," CBS News Colorado has learned. It's triggering renewed cautions about the different forms of ivermectin.
www.cbsnews.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#Colorado woman dies from
ivermectin toxicity
Patient “died on Aug. 2 after a series of seizures due to "probable ivermectin toxicity”
“The container of ivermectin found in Doran's home was a type of ivermectin for animals”3
www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...
ivermectin toxicity
Patient “died on Aug. 2 after a series of seizures due to "probable ivermectin toxicity”
“The container of ivermectin found in Doran's home was a type of ivermectin for animals”3
www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...
#Jamaica is in the path of Melissa and I feel so anxious for them. The first splattering of rain, knowing it may not end for a week. The first gusts of wind, knowing it will only get worse. The first crashes of debris, knowing and not knowing if it’s your house failing. So begins the longest night.
October 27, 2025 at 3:16 AM
#Jamaica is in the path of Melissa and I feel so anxious for them. The first splattering of rain, knowing it may not end for a week. The first gusts of wind, knowing it will only get worse. The first crashes of debris, knowing and not knowing if it’s your house failing. So begins the longest night.
#California study showing that #UTI ‘s are caused by contaminated meat
“nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat”
“The highest-risk strains were most often found in chicken and turkey”
“nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat”
“The highest-risk strains were most often found in chicken and turkey”
Nearly 1 in 5 Urinary Tract Infections Linked to Contaminated Meat | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
New study finds people in underserved neighborhoods face the highest risk of foodborne infections
publichealth.gwu.edu
October 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
#California study showing that #UTI ‘s are caused by contaminated meat
“nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat”
“The highest-risk strains were most often found in chicken and turkey”
“nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat”
“The highest-risk strains were most often found in chicken and turkey”
#US admits that the Argentinian Beef likely to be imported may be infected with hoof-and-moth disease
“Woodall mentioned Argentina’s “history of foot-and-mouth disease,” and said that importing large quantities of the country’s beef “could decimate our domestic livestock production”
“Woodall mentioned Argentina’s “history of foot-and-mouth disease,” and said that importing large quantities of the country’s beef “could decimate our domestic livestock production”
Trump admin warns Argentina beef might be diseased but US may still import
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said issues with foot-and-mouth disease could limit how much beef the U.S. imports.
www.newsweek.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
#US admits that the Argentinian Beef likely to be imported may be infected with hoof-and-moth disease
“Woodall mentioned Argentina’s “history of foot-and-mouth disease,” and said that importing large quantities of the country’s beef “could decimate our domestic livestock production”
“Woodall mentioned Argentina’s “history of foot-and-mouth disease,” and said that importing large quantities of the country’s beef “could decimate our domestic livestock production”