Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD
@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social
Epidemiologist. Professor Emerita. Workplace Wrecker. Blue in Arizona, forged in the Burgh.
When you’re going through hell, keep going. (Churchill)
1elizabethtjacobs1@gmail.com
@defendpublichealth.bsky.social
https://www.defendpublichealth.org
When you’re going through hell, keep going. (Churchill)
1elizabethtjacobs1@gmail.com
@defendpublichealth.bsky.social
https://www.defendpublichealth.org
The anti-vax movement has been immune to appeals for community health since its inception.
That’s why the U.S. has laws around childhood vaccines for school entry. We must do everything we can to prevent further slippage.
We’re going to lose our measles elimination status just as Canada has.
That’s why the U.S. has laws around childhood vaccines for school entry. We must do everything we can to prevent further slippage.
We’re going to lose our measles elimination status just as Canada has.
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The anti-vax movement has been immune to appeals for community health since its inception.
That’s why the U.S. has laws around childhood vaccines for school entry. We must do everything we can to prevent further slippage.
We’re going to lose our measles elimination status just as Canada has.
That’s why the U.S. has laws around childhood vaccines for school entry. We must do everything we can to prevent further slippage.
We’re going to lose our measles elimination status just as Canada has.
Reposted by Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD
This is coming our way courtesy of RFK Jr and his anti-vaccine movement.
Jan or Feb 2026 this will be coming to our country, too!
Jan or Feb 2026 this will be coming to our country, too!
Canada has just lost measles elimination status. The U.S. will undoubtedly follow shortly.
Elimination means that there is no continuous spreading of measles within the country for a year or longer.
Canada and the U.S. have blown it, and it’s largely the fault of the anti-vaccination movement.
Elimination means that there is no continuous spreading of measles within the country for a year or longer.
Canada and the U.S. have blown it, and it’s largely the fault of the anti-vaccination movement.
Canada loses measles elimination status after three decades, health agency says
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly three decades due to its failure to curb a year-long outbreak, the country's public health agency said on Monday.
www.reuters.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This is coming our way courtesy of RFK Jr and his anti-vaccine movement.
Jan or Feb 2026 this will be coming to our country, too!
Jan or Feb 2026 this will be coming to our country, too!
A study with data from ~14 million children shows that COVID19 infection is significantly more harmful to kids’ hearts than the vaccine.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A study with data from ~14 million children shows that COVID19 infection is significantly more harmful to kids’ hearts than the vaccine.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
I was really furious with Democrats last night.
I’m still furious this morning.
I also did a mission check and reminded myself that this is the set of circumstances in which I currently dwell and I can’t change that, so I will focus on what I can help with.
I’m still furious this morning.
I also did a mission check and reminded myself that this is the set of circumstances in which I currently dwell and I can’t change that, so I will focus on what I can help with.
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I was really furious with Democrats last night.
I’m still furious this morning.
I also did a mission check and reminded myself that this is the set of circumstances in which I currently dwell and I can’t change that, so I will focus on what I can help with.
I’m still furious this morning.
I also did a mission check and reminded myself that this is the set of circumstances in which I currently dwell and I can’t change that, so I will focus on what I can help with.
Canada has just lost measles elimination status. The U.S. will undoubtedly follow shortly.
Elimination means that there is no continuous spreading of measles within the country for a year or longer.
Canada and the U.S. have blown it, and it’s largely the fault of the anti-vaccination movement.
Elimination means that there is no continuous spreading of measles within the country for a year or longer.
Canada and the U.S. have blown it, and it’s largely the fault of the anti-vaccination movement.
Canada loses measles elimination status after three decades, health agency says
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly three decades due to its failure to curb a year-long outbreak, the country's public health agency said on Monday.
www.reuters.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Canada has just lost measles elimination status. The U.S. will undoubtedly follow shortly.
Elimination means that there is no continuous spreading of measles within the country for a year or longer.
Canada and the U.S. have blown it, and it’s largely the fault of the anti-vaccination movement.
Elimination means that there is no continuous spreading of measles within the country for a year or longer.
Canada and the U.S. have blown it, and it’s largely the fault of the anti-vaccination movement.
It’s a bad day to have eyes.
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It’s a bad day to have eyes.
People are saying that this vote wasn’t for the CR, it was “just cloture”, which is true, but…
Every one of those Democrats who voted for cloture stood there and said on national television that they are voting for the CR.
Every one of those Democrats who voted for cloture stood there and said on national television that they are voting for the CR.
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 AM
People are saying that this vote wasn’t for the CR, it was “just cloture”, which is true, but…
Every one of those Democrats who voted for cloture stood there and said on national television that they are voting for the CR.
Every one of those Democrats who voted for cloture stood there and said on national television that they are voting for the CR.
My opinion only, for whatever it’s worth:
The Epstein files are fairy dust to keep Democrats hoping something will change instead of actually making things change.
We need to make change and not just hope for it.
The Epstein files are fairy dust to keep Democrats hoping something will change instead of actually making things change.
We need to make change and not just hope for it.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
My opinion only, for whatever it’s worth:
The Epstein files are fairy dust to keep Democrats hoping something will change instead of actually making things change.
We need to make change and not just hope for it.
The Epstein files are fairy dust to keep Democrats hoping something will change instead of actually making things change.
We need to make change and not just hope for it.
Yeah I’m angry and grumpy tonight, and seeing a lot of hopium about “at least the Epstein files…”.
Here’s my opinion on that. Everything that could harm Trump and allies will have been scrubbed. Otherwise, there is no way the government shutdown would be ending.
Here’s my opinion on that. Everything that could harm Trump and allies will have been scrubbed. Otherwise, there is no way the government shutdown would be ending.
November 10, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Yeah I’m angry and grumpy tonight, and seeing a lot of hopium about “at least the Epstein files…”.
Here’s my opinion on that. Everything that could harm Trump and allies will have been scrubbed. Otherwise, there is no way the government shutdown would be ending.
Here’s my opinion on that. Everything that could harm Trump and allies will have been scrubbed. Otherwise, there is no way the government shutdown would be ending.
A Democratic United States Senator *actually believes* that when Republicans refuse to discuss ACA subsidies and laugh in her face, Americans will blame Republicans for the ensuing devastation.
What kind of drugs do Senators from New Hampshire regularly use? The rest of us need them now.
What kind of drugs do Senators from New Hampshire regularly use? The rest of us need them now.
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
A Democratic United States Senator *actually believes* that when Republicans refuse to discuss ACA subsidies and laugh in her face, Americans will blame Republicans for the ensuing devastation.
What kind of drugs do Senators from New Hampshire regularly use? The rest of us need them now.
What kind of drugs do Senators from New Hampshire regularly use? The rest of us need them now.
Eight democrats just caved to a fascist government and couldn’t stop patting themselves on the back for how they saved us all.
One of them actually said, on a national broadcast, that if the Republicans don’t do what they promised, the whole country will know who is to blame for higher ACA costs.
One of them actually said, on a national broadcast, that if the Republicans don’t do what they promised, the whole country will know who is to blame for higher ACA costs.
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Eight democrats just caved to a fascist government and couldn’t stop patting themselves on the back for how they saved us all.
One of them actually said, on a national broadcast, that if the Republicans don’t do what they promised, the whole country will know who is to blame for higher ACA costs.
One of them actually said, on a national broadcast, that if the Republicans don’t do what they promised, the whole country will know who is to blame for higher ACA costs.
Better
Bend knee AND die
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Better
New slogan for New Hampshire:
Bend knee or die
Bend knee or die
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
New slogan for New Hampshire:
Bend knee or die
Bend knee or die
New slogan for New Hampshire:
Live free or…
Never mind, we’ll cave
Live free or…
Never mind, we’ll cave
November 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
New slogan for New Hampshire:
Live free or…
Never mind, we’ll cave
Live free or…
Never mind, we’ll cave
I am relieved that both Arizona Senators, @gallego.senate.gov and @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, have both announced that they will vote NO on the CR, which “promises” a vote on ACA subsidies “at some time in the future”.
November 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I am relieved that both Arizona Senators, @gallego.senate.gov and @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, have both announced that they will vote NO on the CR, which “promises” a vote on ACA subsidies “at some time in the future”.
Thank you, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social.
Mark Kelly is a NO on the continuing resolution deal
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Thank you, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social.
@gallego.senate.gov @captmarkkelly.bsky.social please do not cave on the shutdown over a promise from people who have done nothing but lie to the American people.
November 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
@gallego.senate.gov @captmarkkelly.bsky.social please do not cave on the shutdown over a promise from people who have done nothing but lie to the American people.
I just called and left messages for Arizona Senators Kelly (D) and Gallego (D) telling them that if they cave without a guarantee of ACA subsidies they are going to lose their entire base in one fell swoop.
November 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I just called and left messages for Arizona Senators Kelly (D) and Gallego (D) telling them that if they cave without a guarantee of ACA subsidies they are going to lose their entire base in one fell swoop.
Sometimes people comment that they’ve never called a member of Congress and they are nervous about it.
I completely understand. My suggestion is to write down your thoughts first.
Then call and give them your name and zipcode, and immediately begin reading your statement all the way through.
I completely understand. My suggestion is to write down your thoughts first.
Then call and give them your name and zipcode, and immediately begin reading your statement all the way through.
November 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Sometimes people comment that they’ve never called a member of Congress and they are nervous about it.
I completely understand. My suggestion is to write down your thoughts first.
Then call and give them your name and zipcode, and immediately begin reading your statement all the way through.
I completely understand. My suggestion is to write down your thoughts first.
Then call and give them your name and zipcode, and immediately begin reading your statement all the way through.
Republicans are going to extraordinary lengths to starve children in the United States. They will not be satisfied until people die from their policies.
Call and write to your Republican representatives, and when they ignore you, consider protesting at their offices.
Call and write to your Republican representatives, and when they ignore you, consider protesting at their offices.
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Republicans are going to extraordinary lengths to starve children in the United States. They will not be satisfied until people die from their policies.
Call and write to your Republican representatives, and when they ignore you, consider protesting at their offices.
Call and write to your Republican representatives, and when they ignore you, consider protesting at their offices.
This was a good read if anyone is curious about autoimmune disease and hasn’t experienced it personally.
Disease of 1,000 faces shows how science is tackling immunity’s dark side
It's one of medicine's biggest mysteries — why sometimes our immune system attacks our own bodies. Autoimmune diseases affect as many as 50 million Americans and millions more worldwide.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This was a good read if anyone is curious about autoimmune disease and hasn’t experienced it personally.
You can never be sorry enough for dropping the “h” at the end of Pittsburgh.
That h really classes up the name, you know, makes it sound like the home of a Scottish Laird n’at.
Cheers to Raleig for owning this treachery.
That h really classes up the name, you know, makes it sound like the home of a Scottish Laird n’at.
Cheers to Raleig for owning this treachery.
November 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
You can never be sorry enough for dropping the “h” at the end of Pittsburgh.
That h really classes up the name, you know, makes it sound like the home of a Scottish Laird n’at.
Cheers to Raleig for owning this treachery.
That h really classes up the name, you know, makes it sound like the home of a Scottish Laird n’at.
Cheers to Raleig for owning this treachery.
<—Proud ruiner of workplaces since 1987.
November 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
<—Proud ruiner of workplaces since 1987.
Yeah this is one of thousands of public health things that Republicans were warned about before they decided to cast their lot with the everyone inject bleach guy.
Why next year's flu shot might not be as good as it should be
America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine.
www.npr.org
November 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Yeah this is one of thousands of public health things that Republicans were warned about before they decided to cast their lot with the everyone inject bleach guy.