Demetre Daskalakis
@drdemetre.bsky.social
This seems to be something impacting USG sites outside the US. We need to track this closely.
Wow.
1/ ⚠️ Breaking: At CDC, we've been told the US Government will not officially commemorate World AIDS Day this year. No explanation given.
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This seems to be something impacting USG sites outside the US. We need to track this closely.
Wow.
1/ ⚠️ Breaking: At CDC, we've been told the US Government will not officially commemorate World AIDS Day this year. No explanation given.
November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Wow.
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“Do not trust the CDC website and quite certainly do not trust anything that RFK says around your own health” Former CDC official @drdemetre.bsky.social says plainly that information coming out of the CDC cannot be trusted under Robert F. Kennedy’s leadership.
November 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
“Do not trust the CDC website and quite certainly do not trust anything that RFK says around your own health” Former CDC official @drdemetre.bsky.social says plainly that information coming out of the CDC cannot be trusted under Robert F. Kennedy’s leadership.
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New #LetsTalkID out now!🎙️ @matih-id.bsky.social and @drdemetre.bsky.social explore the current state of public health. They discuss how political pressures and weakened infrastructure have left the system vulnerable, and how this could spark a public health “renaissance."
Transcript: bit.ly/4887CZq
Transcript: bit.ly/4887CZq
From Darkness to Opportunity: Reimagining the Future of Public Health
Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, MD, MPH, FIDSA, and former CDC director Demetre Daskalakis MD, MPH, explore the current state of public health.
bit.ly
November 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
New #LetsTalkID out now!🎙️ @matih-id.bsky.social and @drdemetre.bsky.social explore the current state of public health. They discuss how political pressures and weakened infrastructure have left the system vulnerable, and how this could spark a public health “renaissance."
Transcript: bit.ly/4887CZq
Transcript: bit.ly/4887CZq
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"When you remove scientists from science, you don’t get truth. You get ideology. " Signed D3- Deb, Dan, and @drdemetre.bsky.social
We are former CDC officials. RFK Jr.'s change to vaccine guidance is propaganda.
Under Secretary Kennedy, CDC materials can no longer be assumed to reflect scientific authority.
www.ms.now
November 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"When you remove scientists from science, you don’t get truth. You get ideology. " Signed D3- Deb, Dan, and @drdemetre.bsky.social
Weaponization of the premier public health agency in the country for personal clout and gain. The CDC website should not be trusted given the fact that it is controlled by people who will profit from spurious and false attempts to link vaccines to autism.
www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safe...
www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safe...
Autism and Vaccines
Answers to common questions about vaccine safety and autism.
www.cdc.gov
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Weaponization of the premier public health agency in the country for personal clout and gain. The CDC website should not be trusted given the fact that it is controlled by people who will profit from spurious and false attempts to link vaccines to autism.
www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safe...
www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safe...
Thanks @callen-lorde.org for the honor of receiving one of the 2025 community health awards and a fabulous night celebrating OUR community!! Pictured with #icons and #legends #lgbtq #health
November 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Thanks @callen-lorde.org for the honor of receiving one of the 2025 community health awards and a fabulous night celebrating OUR community!! Pictured with #icons and #legends #lgbtq #health
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Good trouble
❤️ D3
❤️ D3
November 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Good trouble
❤️ D3
❤️ D3
Thank you 😍
We're a little behind on congratulating @drdemetre.bsky.social,
who, along with Rena Patel and Anandi Sheth, were recognized by HIVMA this week during the IDWeek meeting for their outstanding contributions in shaping HIV care, prevention and policy! Well deserved!
who, along with Rena Patel and Anandi Sheth, were recognized by HIVMA this week during the IDWeek meeting for their outstanding contributions in shaping HIV care, prevention and policy! Well deserved!
HIVMA is proud to honor Dr. Daskalakis with the HIVMA Transformative Leader Award in recognition of his visionary and principled leadership, scientific rigor and unapologetic advocacy, which have indelibly shaped HIV care, prevention and policy. See Daskalakis’ work and award here: bit.ly/47j0JUC
October 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Thank you 😍
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I’m not ready to give up on MMWR yet either as I know the 1000s of scientists who will publish great and timely work if empowered to do so.
BUT…. Website says current issue Sept 28th- that is not timely. In prior shutdowns the important scientific findings were still continued
BUT…. Website says current issue Sept 28th- that is not timely. In prior shutdowns the important scientific findings were still continued
Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill on X: "We welcome competition, but MMWR will earn your trust with timely and accurate health information. https://t.co/OK1ZXNH0xU @CDCgov @CDCMMWR" / X
We welcome competition, but MMWR will earn your trust with timely and accurate health information. https://t.co/OK1ZXNH0xU @CDCgov @CDCMMWR
x.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I’m not ready to give up on MMWR yet either as I know the 1000s of scientists who will publish great and timely work if empowered to do so.
BUT…. Website says current issue Sept 28th- that is not timely. In prior shutdowns the important scientific findings were still continued
BUT…. Website says current issue Sept 28th- that is not timely. In prior shutdowns the important scientific findings were still continued
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Proud to stand with @drdemetre.bsky.social and @dbj63.bsky.social to speak on scientific integrity and the violent attack at CDC fueled by misinformation- Thank you @frontlinepbs.bsky.social for a well-done documentary that covers the impact of recent policies on public health
Halloween is coming! 👻🎃
Time for horror movies — starting with this one
@drdebhoury.bsky.social thanks for the rec!
Time for horror movies — starting with this one
@drdebhoury.bsky.social thanks for the rec!
The Rise of RFK Jr. | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series
Watch FRONTLINE's documentary examining the dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
www.pbs.org
October 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Proud to stand with @drdemetre.bsky.social and @dbj63.bsky.social to speak on scientific integrity and the violent attack at CDC fueled by misinformation- Thank you @frontlinepbs.bsky.social for a well-done documentary that covers the impact of recent policies on public health
Thank you for this huge honor from a legendary organization!!! ❤️
We’re proud to honor @drdemetre.bsky.social, lifelong public health champion, at the 25th Annual Community Health Awards! From directing local and federal responses to infectious diseases, to standing up for science at the CDC, his impact is undeniable.
Don’t miss it: callen-lorde.org/cha 💙
Don’t miss it: callen-lorde.org/cha 💙
October 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Thank you for this huge honor from a legendary organization!!! ❤️
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Proud to call @drdemetre.bsky.social our alumnus! 🤩
October 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Proud to call @drdemetre.bsky.social our alumnus! 🤩
HIVMA Honors Outstanding Achievements in HIV Clinical Education and Research With 2025 Awards www.poz.com/article/hivm...
HIVMA Honors Outstanding Achievements in HIV Clinical Education and Research With 2025 Awards
Demetre Daskalakis, Rena Patel and Anandi Sheth were recognized at this year's IDWeek meeting in Atlanta.
www.poz.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
HIVMA Honors Outstanding Achievements in HIV Clinical Education and Research With 2025 Awards www.poz.com/article/hivm...
A standing ovation for me and @drdebhoury.bsky.social during a celebration of C. Everett Koop’s legacy! His moral courage should inspire all of us in #PublicHealth and #Medicine. Speaking truth to power and sticking to the science can change the world!
October 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
A standing ovation for me and @drdebhoury.bsky.social during a celebration of C. Everett Koop’s legacy! His moral courage should inspire all of us in #PublicHealth and #Medicine. Speaking truth to power and sticking to the science can change the world!
I have discovered the cause of autism—Gold standard science… watch!
1) RFK Jr distorts science to blame women.
2) Women tired of having him make 💩 up get headaches.
3) some women take Tylenol
4) some women have babies
5) some babies are autistic
6) Therefore RFK Jr. CAUSES AUTISM
1) RFK Jr distorts science to blame women.
2) Women tired of having him make 💩 up get headaches.
3) some women take Tylenol
4) some women have babies
5) some babies are autistic
6) Therefore RFK Jr. CAUSES AUTISM
October 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I have discovered the cause of autism—Gold standard science… watch!
1) RFK Jr distorts science to blame women.
2) Women tired of having him make 💩 up get headaches.
3) some women take Tylenol
4) some women have babies
5) some babies are autistic
6) Therefore RFK Jr. CAUSES AUTISM
1) RFK Jr distorts science to blame women.
2) Women tired of having him make 💩 up get headaches.
3) some women take Tylenol
4) some women have babies
5) some babies are autistic
6) Therefore RFK Jr. CAUSES AUTISM
Why HHS Is Wrong to Bring Back the Stigmatizing Name Monkeypox
time.com/7321965/mpox-m… @nikkiromanik.bsky.social
time.com/7321965/mpox-m… @nikkiromanik.bsky.social
https://time.com/7321965/mpox-m…
October 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Why HHS Is Wrong to Bring Back the Stigmatizing Name Monkeypox
time.com/7321965/mpox-m… @nikkiromanik.bsky.social
time.com/7321965/mpox-m… @nikkiromanik.bsky.social
The measles website at CDC continues to share updated data. 1514 cases reported in 2025. 3 deaths. CDC scientists working hard but have to manage vaccine attacks from @SecKennedy and his minions. This will be the year that ends US’s measles elimination status. Not one word at #UNGA.
https://cdc.gov/measles/data-r…
September 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The measles website at CDC continues to share updated data. 1514 cases reported in 2025. 3 deaths. CDC scientists working hard but have to manage vaccine attacks from @SecKennedy and his minions. This will be the year that ends US’s measles elimination status. Not one word at #UNGA.
Fascinating how the highest heights of the White House jumped on condemning the ICE shooting today but still has not said a word about the CDC shooting. Political violence is an emergency that our nation has to face. Silence from our leaders is complicit. #CDC #publichealth
September 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Fascinating how the highest heights of the White House jumped on condemning the ICE shooting today but still has not said a word about the CDC shooting. Political violence is an emergency that our nation has to face. Silence from our leaders is complicit. #CDC #publichealth
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Please join us for a free, virtual National town hall on childhood health and vaccines on Sept 30 6p EDT
Sponsored by the @aft.org and with the great @drdemetre.bsky.social joining us
Please share questions here or register and bring them live! We have your back
sharemylesson.com/webinars/vac...
Sponsored by the @aft.org and with the great @drdemetre.bsky.social joining us
Please share questions here or register and bring them live! We have your back
sharemylesson.com/webinars/vac...
Cutting through the Noise: Vaccines, Childhood Health and Navigating the School Year
Separating Facts from Misinformation with Experts from the CDC and Beyond As the 2025–26 school year unfolds, families and educators are once again caught in the crossfire of misinformation about chil...
sharemylesson.com
September 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Please join us for a free, virtual National town hall on childhood health and vaccines on Sept 30 6p EDT
Sponsored by the @aft.org and with the great @drdemetre.bsky.social joining us
Please share questions here or register and bring them live! We have your back
sharemylesson.com/webinars/vac...
Sponsored by the @aft.org and with the great @drdemetre.bsky.social joining us
Please share questions here or register and bring them live! We have your back
sharemylesson.com/webinars/vac...
My ACIP recap: 🧵
1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
September 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
My ACIP recap: 🧵
1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
Maybe that’s better given the intense bumbling we saw from ACIP members and the secretariat yesterday….
As of 8am CDC's ACIP website does not have the proposed vote language for today's COVID vaccine recommendation posted. How is the public able to engage and provide informed comments? I testified before Senator Cassidy and @sanders.senate.gov on Wednesday- this is not radical transparency.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
ACIP develops recommendations on how to use vaccines to control disease in the United States.
www.cdc.gov
September 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Maybe that’s better given the intense bumbling we saw from ACIP members and the secretariat yesterday….