Sarah Joy Zimmerman
@joy248.bsky.social
Weekend freelance medical illustrator with an interest in combatting medical misinformation and promoting evidence based medicine. Get really into knitting when anxious, which is often. (She/her)
Went on a day trip to hell today. I highly recommend the yarn festivals there. #wartornportland
November 16, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Went on a day trip to hell today. I highly recommend the yarn festivals there. #wartornportland
Figures, I finish these the night before the government reopens. I guess I’ll post them anyways, and this weekend I’ll go back and just change the tenses?
November 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Figures, I finish these the night before the government reopens. I guess I’ll post them anyways, and this weekend I’ll go back and just change the tenses?
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![[priest at pulpit]
People can't change genders" insists man that believes Jesus can be a biscuit
The Chaser](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lxm3v43kiuo4gdun45a4zivh/bafkreidtlcqf75zorqvw244ppgyhl4l2hogmz3g4b6zyfn25hgcbpdysli@jpeg)
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National Guard Already Lost at Powell’s Books: tinyurl.com/4mw4n9h2
September 30, 2025 at 3:38 AM
National Guard Already Lost at Powell’s Books: tinyurl.com/4mw4n9h2
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“Toughing it out” is not protective.
Trump’s Tylenol Directive Could Actually Increase Autism Rates, Researchers Warn
Experts fear that Donald Trump’s anti-painkiller tirade could lead to an increase in risk factors for autism, and don’t trust the administration to assess data as it continues to search for a cause.
www.wired.com
September 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“Toughing it out” is not protective.
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The friction arises from the tension between people wanting individual rights above, and at the expense of, the collective good.
The saying, “my rights don’t end where your feelings begin”, normally said in the context of 2A, applies.
Our right to vaccines doesn’t end where your vibes begin.
The saying, “my rights don’t end where your feelings begin”, normally said in the context of 2A, applies.
Our right to vaccines doesn’t end where your vibes begin.
September 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The friction arises from the tension between people wanting individual rights above, and at the expense of, the collective good.
The saying, “my rights don’t end where your feelings begin”, normally said in the context of 2A, applies.
Our right to vaccines doesn’t end where your vibes begin.
The saying, “my rights don’t end where your feelings begin”, normally said in the context of 2A, applies.
Our right to vaccines doesn’t end where your vibes begin.
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Couple That Doesn’t Trust Vaccines Does Trust Carnival Rides:
tinyurl.com/yv37bvmm
tinyurl.com/yv37bvmm
September 5, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Couple That Doesn’t Trust Vaccines Does Trust Carnival Rides:
tinyurl.com/yv37bvmm
tinyurl.com/yv37bvmm
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I just want to say, with all the 3D printing technology out there now, polio crutches & leg braces are going to be off the chain!
BREAKING | DeSantis to make Florida first state to end all vaccine mandates for schools
DeSantis to make Florida first state to end all vaccine mandates for schools
www.independent.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I just want to say, with all the 3D printing technology out there now, polio crutches & leg braces are going to be off the chain!
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Governor Newsom @governor.ca.gov, Governor Kotek, and I launched a new West Coast Health Alliance today to ensure residents remain protected by science, not politics.
The Trump Administration has undermined the independence of the CDC and dismantled its vaccine panel.
The Trump Administration has undermined the independence of the CDC and dismantled its vaccine panel.
September 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Governor Newsom @governor.ca.gov, Governor Kotek, and I launched a new West Coast Health Alliance today to ensure residents remain protected by science, not politics.
The Trump Administration has undermined the independence of the CDC and dismantled its vaccine panel.
The Trump Administration has undermined the independence of the CDC and dismantled its vaccine panel.
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I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately
September 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately
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Easy access: bsky.app/profile/bunn...
KASIE HUNT: Over the summer you said, “There’s no vaccine that’s safe and effective”. Do you still believe that?
RFK JR: “I never said that.”
KASIE HUNT: “Play the clip.”
RFK JR (clip): “There’s no vaccine that is safe and effective.” (March 2024)
ht: @cwebbonline.com
RFK JR: “I never said that.”
KASIE HUNT: “Play the clip.”
RFK JR (clip): “There’s no vaccine that is safe and effective.” (March 2024)
ht: @cwebbonline.com
September 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Easy access: bsky.app/profile/bunn...
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My quote of the day
Nobody ever thanks you for saving them from the disease they didn't know they were going to get.
William Foege
Nobody ever thanks you for saving them from the disease they didn't know they were going to get.
William Foege
September 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
My quote of the day
Nobody ever thanks you for saving them from the disease they didn't know they were going to get.
William Foege
Nobody ever thanks you for saving them from the disease they didn't know they were going to get.
William Foege
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This administration's immigration policy is fundamentally sick.
Trump has wrongly detained lawful green card holders and even CITIZENS. No one should assume this was necessary.
These firefighters put their lives on the line for us ALL and Trump is detaining them.
Trump has wrongly detained lawful green card holders and even CITIZENS. No one should assume this was necessary.
These firefighters put their lives on the line for us ALL and Trump is detaining them.
Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire
Federal agents showed up northeast of Lake Cushman to check identification of crew members fighting Washington's largest active wildfire.
www.seattletimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This administration's immigration policy is fundamentally sick.
Trump has wrongly detained lawful green card holders and even CITIZENS. No one should assume this was necessary.
These firefighters put their lives on the line for us ALL and Trump is detaining them.
Trump has wrongly detained lawful green card holders and even CITIZENS. No one should assume this was necessary.
These firefighters put their lives on the line for us ALL and Trump is detaining them.
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1/ Yesterday, the FDA changed the license for the #Covidvaccine.
The vaccine label has been limited to everyone over 65 and for those 6 months through 64 years old with at least one condition that puts them at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19. This is a deep dive to bring you up to date👇
The vaccine label has been limited to everyone over 65 and for those 6 months through 64 years old with at least one condition that puts them at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19. This is a deep dive to bring you up to date👇
August 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
1/ Yesterday, the FDA changed the license for the #Covidvaccine.
The vaccine label has been limited to everyone over 65 and for those 6 months through 64 years old with at least one condition that puts them at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19. This is a deep dive to bring you up to date👇
The vaccine label has been limited to everyone over 65 and for those 6 months through 64 years old with at least one condition that puts them at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19. This is a deep dive to bring you up to date👇
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In goose meme form.
August 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
In goose meme form.
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Officer David Rose died protecting us.
A true hero. Thank you.
🔗 Link to Officer Rose’s speech: m.facebook.com/watch/?v=109...
A true hero. Thank you.
🔗 Link to Officer Rose’s speech: m.facebook.com/watch/?v=109...
August 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Officer David Rose died protecting us.
A true hero. Thank you.
🔗 Link to Officer Rose’s speech: m.facebook.com/watch/?v=109...
A true hero. Thank you.
🔗 Link to Officer Rose’s speech: m.facebook.com/watch/?v=109...
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RFK jr. announces the NIH is working on a “universal vaccine” (actually a whole virus vaccine platform) that will be “safe and effective”. This is actually…fine? It’s being pitched as an alternative to the “dangerous” mRNA platform, which is dumb.
But the response from his people is…predictable.
But the response from his people is…predictable.
August 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
RFK jr. announces the NIH is working on a “universal vaccine” (actually a whole virus vaccine platform) that will be “safe and effective”. This is actually…fine? It’s being pitched as an alternative to the “dangerous” mRNA platform, which is dumb.
But the response from his people is…predictable.
But the response from his people is…predictable.
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Normal people worried about vaccines: “vaccine hesitancy.” This is good, I like this term.
Powerful people making money and gaining power by making people terrified of proven-safe medical treatments: “anti-vaxxers.”
Ok, but actually I don’t like this term.
Powerful people making money and gaining power by making people terrified of proven-safe medical treatments: “anti-vaxxers.”
Ok, but actually I don’t like this term.
July 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Normal people worried about vaccines: “vaccine hesitancy.” This is good, I like this term.
Powerful people making money and gaining power by making people terrified of proven-safe medical treatments: “anti-vaxxers.”
Ok, but actually I don’t like this term.
Powerful people making money and gaining power by making people terrified of proven-safe medical treatments: “anti-vaxxers.”
Ok, but actually I don’t like this term.
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When you strip away humanity
July 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
When you strip away humanity
I hiked a couple miles up to Rattlesnake Ledge this morning with @axxroy.bsky.social. It was beautiful at the top, but wow I’m out of shape. I had to take a break about every 5 mins. Meanwhile, there were people running the whole hike and couples carrying babies on their backs passing me.
July 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I hiked a couple miles up to Rattlesnake Ledge this morning with @axxroy.bsky.social. It was beautiful at the top, but wow I’m out of shape. I had to take a break about every 5 mins. Meanwhile, there were people running the whole hike and couples carrying babies on their backs passing me.
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July 4, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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I cannot emphasize enough how true & real this is.
In almost anywhere on the political spectrum you ID with or major issue, there’s probably a bot/troll operation to encourage your rage and vitriol.
And how/where that rage gets directed, esp understandable rage, is what they are out to influence.
In almost anywhere on the political spectrum you ID with or major issue, there’s probably a bot/troll operation to encourage your rage and vitriol.
And how/where that rage gets directed, esp understandable rage, is what they are out to influence.
People on this app get really angry every time I point out that social media manipulation is a real phenomenon that we are all stewing in and that’s having real world consequences and I’m sure part of that is engagement farmers who do that manipulation not liking people talking about it
July 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I cannot emphasize enough how true & real this is.
In almost anywhere on the political spectrum you ID with or major issue, there’s probably a bot/troll operation to encourage your rage and vitriol.
And how/where that rage gets directed, esp understandable rage, is what they are out to influence.
In almost anywhere on the political spectrum you ID with or major issue, there’s probably a bot/troll operation to encourage your rage and vitriol.
And how/where that rage gets directed, esp understandable rage, is what they are out to influence.
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This is how to have difficult conversations with vaccine sceptics
July 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This is how to have difficult conversations with vaccine sceptics
What skills Bobby Brainworm has! He can completely and utterly piss me off as a public health/misinformation nerd, and put @axxroy.bsky.social, a machine learning expert, into a depressed mood in one fell swoop!
"At FDA we're accelerating drug approvals so that you don't need to use primates or even animal models. You can do the drug approvals very, very quickly with AI."
July 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
What skills Bobby Brainworm has! He can completely and utterly piss me off as a public health/misinformation nerd, and put @axxroy.bsky.social, a machine learning expert, into a depressed mood in one fell swoop!
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I hate that I have to spend time understanding Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert but I'm doing it anyway. The story painted by a not-very-deep-dive is fascinating in a "true crime" kind of way.
July 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I hate that I have to spend time understanding Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert but I'm doing it anyway. The story painted by a not-very-deep-dive is fascinating in a "true crime" kind of way.