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Public health experts resisting harmful policies, fighting disinformation, and defending public health from within. Not official CDC—but close enough for transmission. Proudly #AltGov Tips? signal altCDC.99, email [email protected] or DM

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 9d

We stand with federal employees and families bearing the weight of the shutdown, and those feeling effects at every level of our government. You deserve better.

That said, we all know that this shutdown is a GOP distraction and self-own. Never interrupt your opponent when they’re making a mistake.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 23m

1. do not send read receipt
2. forward to personal email
3. wait for union language before responding
4. download docs (eOPF etc) quickly; expect to lose network access
5. ensure a non-gov email way to access mypay and other benefits
6. book Dr appointments and Rx filled

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 23m

Vought posted on X that RIFs have begun. We have not heard of them impacting CDC, or if this is another bluff to induce more trauma and terror before a long weekend. Nevertheless, some tips to prepare if you get a RIF notice below 👇

www.cnbc.com/2025/10/10/t...

Trump administration begins layoffs of federal workers amid government shutdown

The Trump administration and Republicans have sought to blame Democrats for the government shutdown, and any negative fallout from it.

www.cnbc.com

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 2h

🚨 The Fake-CIP is now turning its sights on the childhood vaccine schedule — tinkering with timing and “alternatives.”

💉 Bottom line: Vaccines save lives, and messing with the schedule will put more kids at risk.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

CDC panel announces plans to assess childhood vaccines

The group of outside experts will also consider shot ingredients like aluminum, as well as the timing and order of vaccines, according to a document posted on the agency’s website.

www.politico.com

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 4h

🏢 Shutdown Update:

The Senate wrapped up their last vote last night (10/9), and surprise—still no budget deal. The next vote isn’t until Tuesday, 10/14, so the earliest feds might be back to work is next week—two weeks into this mess. Hang in there, everyone. #GovShutdown #BudgetStalemate

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 5h

Here are some things we are watching today:

1) The Gaze/Israel ceasefire.
2) Trump is returning to the Walter Reed Medical Center today, only 6mo after his annual exam. They say it's just a routine exam, but, let's hope for the worst 🤞.

Will touch back on both as the day goes on!

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 6h

Good morning! Some good news to start our day: Remember how 🍊💩 wanted to Nobel Peace Prize? Well, it's gone to someone who actually who believes in, and fights for democracy: Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela.
www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...

Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live updates: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins

Nominations closed in January but US President Donald Trump had led a public campaign to win the award.

www.bbc.com

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 15h

Hey friends! We're almost through another week.

Have you had enough water today? Fruits and veggies? Did you get a moment to relax and just... be?

Take a moment to take care of yourself before you hit the hay. We'll be doing the same.

GN 💚

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 18h

Everything is connected

US government cuts ➡ international public health ➡ US health security

Climate change ➡ disease in new areas

Air pollution ➡ long-term health

But yes, let's slash foreign aid, ignore climate change, and gut EPA regulations. While pretending to care about Americans' health

Healthbeat @healthbeat.org · 19h

Your Global Health Checkup: The chikungunya virus is spreading beyond the tropics, including in New York. People are dying of malaria after U.S. cuts in Cameroon aid. Some good news for elephants - and more.

People are dying of malaria after U.S. cuts in Cameroon aid. Here's what else to know in global public health this week.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 19h

Seems like the IRS is trying to dirty delete the email saying all employees would receive backpay once the shutdown was over.

You want a fight? You've found it.

We're not backing down, and we know the attempts to deny furloughed feds backpay is illegal.

federalnewsnetwork.com/government-s...

IRS backtracks on back pay guarantee for furloughed employees

An IRS employee told Federal News Network that earlier guidance emailed to employees on Wednesday was automatically deleted from their inboxes by Thursday.

federalnewsnetwork.com

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 20h

Just to be on the safe side, also make sure that it's scheduled after noon

Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 20h

AS THE PREMIER US ALT HEALTH AGENCY AND IN LIGHT OF THE POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS FROM EARLY CIRCUMCISIONS, WE RECOMMEND THAT CIRCUMCISION PROCEDURES ONLY BE SCHEDULED AFTER 12PM LOCAL TIME TO ENSURE ALL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE SUFFICIENTLY CAFFEINATED

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!

a man in a white shirt and suspenders is holding a pair of scissors in front of a tree .

Alt: Edward Scissorhands, a pale man with black hair and scissors for hands, is furiously trimming something off screen while wearing a white shirt and black suspenders. A neatly maintained topiary is in the background.

media.tenor.com

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

Usually, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices uses the GRADE system to assign a body of evidence as high, moderate, low, or very low quality.

Now, however, they appear to be using a different system as outlined in this figure.

*credit: yes, this is the Bristol Stool Chart

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Evidence Grading

Type 1: Hard lumps or small pebbles

Type 2: Lumpy, hard, and sausage-shaped

Type 3: Sausage-shaped with cracks along the surface

Type 4: Resembles a thin sausage or snake

Type 5: Soft blobs with clear edges

Type 6: Mushy and fluffy with ragged edges

Type 7: Entirely liquid

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

🖥️Most CDC data dashboards are not being updated during the shutdown. Go to your state (or local/county) health department for up to date information on respiratory viruses, food borne outbreaks, and other health information.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

RSV immunization is recommended for babies under 8 months whose mothers did not get RSV vaccine during pregnancy and for babies 8-19 months with certain risk factors for severe illness.

www.cdc.gov/rsv/vaccines...

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

RSV vaccine is recommended for pregnant people who are 32-36 weeks pregnant September through January to protect babies born during RSV season. www.cdc.gov/rsv/hcp/vacc...

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

RSV infections are particularly dangerous in young babies, the elderly, and people with lung disease like asthma or COPD.

RSV vaccine is recommended for adults 75+ and adults 50-74 with risk factors for severe infection. Check if vaccine is recommended for you www.cdc.gov/rsv/hcp/vacc...

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

💉🧵Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season starts soon. Now is the time to get vaccinated if vaccine is recommended for you.

TL;DR: Who should get RSV immunization?

💉Adults 75+ or 50-74 with certain conditions
💉Some pregnant people
💉Babies <8mo (if no vax during pregnancy)
💉Some babies 8-19mo

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

🔬10 out of 8 scientists agree RFKJ should be fired 🧪

This can happen when your incompetence is so large it generates mass.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

It’s day 9 of the government shutdown and day 262 of government dismantling.

If you wish to help support fired or furloughed cdc workers 👉 www.cdcresourceportal.org

Feds, check out CDC mutual aid’s shutdown survival guide for info on places providing shutdown loans. Some are interest free👇

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

Good morning friends,

Today there is some good news: Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal. It is our fervent hope this holds, the aid blockade is lifted, the hostages come home, and negotiations continue without further killing.

apnews.com/live/israel-...

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

Laughter is medicine. G’night all

Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 2d

🎵 They did the Monster Slash 😭 @ellecordova.bsky.social

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Philippa Matthews @pippa-matt.bsky.social · 2d

The impact of cutting #ClinicalTrials - yes this is certainly very bad for investigators & #patients… but also for #biotech, drug development, #academia, training & scientific progress, global collaboration, economic health, and so, in fact, all of our futures. 🧪 #MedSky @naturemedicine.bsky.social

‘When clinical trials are suddenly halted… there are repercussions for investigators and patients, and they do not stop at borders’

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

Among the many reasons we need competent PH officials: a listeria outbreak has killed 4.

Now officials think 2 additional ready-to-eat meals contain contaminated spinach, but are not related to the ongoing outbreak.

Translation: competing listeria outbreaks.

www.nbcnews.com/health/recal...

What to know about the listeria outbreak tied to precooked pasta

The outbreak has been linked to pasta from food supplier Nate's Fine Foods.

www.nbcnews.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

Update from the war zone in Portland.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

They not like us by Kendrick Lamar 💅

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