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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 16h

All of the credit for the destruction of the CDC and the health and safety of the United States goes to the Republican Congress and the MAGA voters who elected them.

If they ever realize what they have done, it will be far too late.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 16h

“The administration did not like that CDC data did not support their narrative, so they got rid of them. They didn’t like that CDC policy groups would not rubber stamp their unscientific ideas, so they got rid of them”.

The damage to the CDC is “beyond repair”.

‘The damage is beyond repair’: The CDC faces another round of deep staff cuts | CNN

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suffered another round of deep staff cuts late Friday, with disease detectives, outbreak forecasters, policy and data offices among those impacted, ac...

edition.cnn.com

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 17h

The U of Arizona President’s statement on the Trump compact aka deal with the Devil is far too weak and wishy washy for my liking. It does not bode well.

There is already enough information to know that this is an easy NO.

Being beholden to Donald Trump is a death sentence for any enterprise.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 17h

As a Professor Emerita from the University of Arizona and an alumna, the UA *cannot* accept Trump’s “compact” aka selling their academic soul to the Devil.

This moment is when UA decides whether they will stand by academic freedom and integrity or become a tool of The Regime.

U of A president breaks silence on White House compact

University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella sent an email to the campus community about the White House’s proposed higher education compact, a week after receiving it.

tucson.com

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 17h

Hard truth here

Alex Merz 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦 @merz.bsky.social · 22h

You need to understand: this administration is not merely destroying access to treatments, but the possibility that they might exist at all.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 17h

Great points.

Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 17h

Exactly this.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

Absolutely

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

We haven’t joined the Western States coalition and we should, immediately.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

No. But @jimalwine.bsky.social and I wrote an OpEd asking our governor to, idk, get one. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/09...

Governor Hobbs: Please don’t stop at the COVID vaccine | Arizona Capitol Times

For the health of all Arizonans, young and old, it is essential to reject the vaccine misinformation and lies of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

azcapitoltimes.com

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

Wow. This is such a moving and important example.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

Who is shocked by this?

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

Public health is not partisan. It is health for the public.

That means all of us.

Defend Public Health.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

Apart from undermining military readiness with the destruction of the CDC, national security is also threatened by a sick population.

Yes, to me the inhumanity of The Regime and the harm to the average person is most important.

But to many, the only thing they care about is national security.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

Apart from undermining military readiness with the destruction of the CDC, national security is also threatened by a sick population.

Yes, to me the inhumanity of The Regime and the harm to the average person is most important.

But to many, the only thing they care about is national security.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

Trump clearly decided that rapid identification of public health threats to the U.S. is something that only Democrats want.

Public health largely began in the military because once upon a time, leaders understood that disease is the greatest threat to militarily readiness. That’s over.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

The editors of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) were apparently fired today.

The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.

We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

One hundred percent

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

Right. Dear Leader is a perfect masculine specimen according to the cult lollllllllll

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

Trump got his COVID19 vaccine today.

He will always have access to everything he needs to maintain his health while denying others the same.

White House memo that says MEMORANDUM
October 10, 2025
TO: KAROLINE LEAVITT, WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT CAPTAIN, U.S. NAVY
SUBJECT: President Donald J. Trump Completes Comprehensive Follow-Up Evaluation at
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Donald J. Trump successfully completed a scheduled follow-up evaluation today at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The visit was part of his ongoing health maintenance plan and included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventive health assessments conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. These evaluations were performed in coordination with leading academic and medical consultants to ensure optimal cardiovascular health and continued wellness.
Comprehensive laboratory studies performed in conjunction with the visit were exceptional, including stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters.
In preparation for upcoming international travel, President Trump also received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health. His cardiac age-a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG-was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction.
SUMMARY: President Donald J. Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

Anti-vaxxers often overlook that state public health agencies have authority to keep unvaccinated kids out of school during an infectious disease outbreak.

These are often the same people who said they were deeply concerned about children’s mental health during pandemic-related school closures.

Hundreds of U.S. students quarantined amid measles outbreaks

At least 270 unvaccinated kids are staying home from school as measles continues to spread nationwide. "Expect more," one expert said.

www.nbcnews.com

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 3d

Absolutely correct.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 3d

Who?

Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 3d

Exactly right.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 3d

There is no reason to not give everyone another MMR in that situation.

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