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jjonesn.bsky.social @jjonesn.bsky.social · 7h
@cvcev.bsky.social have been publicising the 13 million people who lost the free Covid vax on 1st October many of whom are still vulnerable and included in flu vax campaigns. They’ve also started a petition. Please help make grotty virus laden air and being constantly sick history by supporting !
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jjonesn.bsky.social @jjonesn.bsky.social · 7h
Behind a pay wall.
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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 16h
Please read our blog and email your MP to #KeepCovidBoosters

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England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet
The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter
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Dr. Jen Gunter @drjengunter.bsky.social · 22h
This is frightening -> "The staff of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the journal that reports on health trends and emerging infectious threats, was also laid off. "
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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 23h
FULL STORY HERE: Emails began flooding CDC inboxes late Friday night announcing dozens of layoffs. HR people brought back from furlough to oversee the RIFs. Disease detectives, entire Washington office, global health, injury prevention, MMWR staff among those hit.
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Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials
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Maryn McKenna @marynmck.bsky.social · 1d
More on the CDC tonight: @jeremyfaust.bsky.social , who is impeccably sourced there (physician, Harvard faculty) has details on the divisions hit by the apparently illegal RIFS. insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
BREAKING NEWS: CDC employees terminated in apparent Friday night massacre.
The Trump administration is using the shutdown to further weaken the our national public health infrastructure.
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 1d
Last 2 days in Trump's America - mainly around suppressing dissent and attacking science.

All actions available on www.trumpactiontracker.info

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Main authoritarian things Trump has done since Wednesday - as of Fri 10th October
YouTube video by Professor Christina Pagel
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Kit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · 1d
"Well it was nice while it lasted. We had an unprecedented 10 months of low and stable Covid levels in England - but this is now over. We are seeing a definite, significant wave of Covid infections across England."
England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet
The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter
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UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · 2d
#UKHSAVirusWatch is back, a summary of our weekly winter surveillance report .🦠🧵
This week's data shows an increase in COVID-19 activity, which is circulating at medium levels. Flu activity has also increased, particularly in those aged 15 to 24, but remains at baseline levels.
Graph showing COVID-19 positive tests rising steadily from spring 2025 after a low in early 2025. Data from October 2024 to October 2025, England only. Graph showing flu-positive tests peaking sharply in winter 2024–25 before declining and then beginning to rise again in autumn 2025. Data from October 2024 to October 2025, England only. Graph showing flu-positive tests peaking sharply in winter 2024–25 before declining and then beginning to rise again in autumn 2025. Data from October 2024 to October 2025.
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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 2d
"...if we... are comfortable with that... from the children's health perspective... that could mean tolerating a high rate of prevalence within children, does that mean there is a stronger argument for masks ... to afford... protection to adults they may be interacting with?"

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The other part of that is of course that if we are saying that we are comfortable with that approach from the children's health perspective, given that could mean tolerating a high rate of prevalence within children, does that mean there is a stronger argument for masks in order to afford a greater degree of protection to adults they may be interacting with?
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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 2d
"...we seem to be taking decisions based on a view that Covid is not a serious risk to children... and given that we no longer ask those at highest risk to completely shield ... FM queried whether this risks a counterproductive message i.e. that less care is necessary..."

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Hi Orlando, Thanks for the paper. However, FM is concerned that we seem to be taking decisions based on a view that Covid is not a serious risk to children, when there still seems to be a lot of scientific disagreement on risks of e.g. long Covid, and possibly especially from Delta. Additionally, and given that we no longer ask those at highest risk to completely shield and so consequences are less severe, FM queried whether this risks a counterproductive message i.e. that less care is necessary, that might outweighs the benefits? Grateful for official's view on the above points.
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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 2d
Now, for the eagle-eyed Clinically Vulnerable community...

Let's look at what was said in more detail, about us:

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Hi Orlando, Thanks for the paper. However, FM is concerned that we seem to be taking decisions based on a view that Covid is not a serious risk to children, when there still seems to be a lot of scientific disagreement on risks of e.g. long Covid, and possibly especially from Delta. Additionally, and given that we no longer ask those at highest risk to completely shield and so consequences are less severe, FM queried whether this risks a counterproductive message i.e. that less care is necessary, that might outweighs the benefits? Grateful for official's view on the above points. Hi NR I think the point FM was making was more about the package for under 12s in the round, in that we are not really proposing much in the way of protection for this cohort they won't be vaccinated (as things currently stand) when they go back to school they won't be required to self-isolate There's no physical distance requirements - they aren't counted as part of the gathering rules It's not necessarily about whether they should wear face masks, it's about whether there should be something retained for children, and if so what that should be If nothing, we are saying that we will let the virus run unchecked amongst children. So the questions is - are we confident about the health risks of that approach? It could be that the answer is yes, that the harm 3 impacts of the measures is greater than the Harm 1 risks, we may just need to "show our working". Are we saying there is insufficient evidence to draw conclusions on long covid for children so far, but early indications is that only a small number are affected? If we don't have the evidence would there be benefit to taking a cautious approach? This of course ties back to weighing the harm 1 risks against the broader developmental harms of protective measures The other part of that is of course that if we are saying that we are comfortable with that approach from the children's health perspective, given that could mean tolerating a high rate of prevalence within children, does that mean there is a stronger argument for masks in order to afford a greater degree of protection to adults they may be interacting with? I think FM is just looking for reassurance that we have thought all this through. I've added NR for a DCAF perspective - I'd welcome your input here Copying Andy and Sam for awareness Mandy
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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 2d
He doesn't agree with the email regarding the risks for removing NPIs for all children under 12 left a significant number of children at risk of developing Long Covid.

He said steps were taken to protect children's health.

But he is concerned about the experiences of LC.

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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 2d
First Minister of Scotland (former Education Minister), John Swinney

Answered questions on @LCKScotland

But adjacent issues on Clinically Vulnerable families are highlighted too.

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jjonesn.bsky.social @jjonesn.bsky.social · 2d
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Long COVID is here to stay—even in children
Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC, also known as long COVID) are complex, multisystem, long-lasting complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection that profoundly impact the daily life of those...
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 2d
Israel and Hamas to sign peace deal in Egypt after hostage release agreed on.ft.com/4ohCj4Z
Israel and Hamas to sign peace deal in Egypt after hostage release agreed
Trump-backed agreement marks milestone in efforts to bring two-year conflict to an end
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d
Pritzker: "He wants to militarize major cities because he wants us to get used to the idea of troops on the streets. I believe he's gonna post people outside of polling places and if he needs to in order to control those elections, he'll assume control of the ballot boxes & count the votes himself"
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jjonesn.bsky.social @jjonesn.bsky.social · 2d
Module 8 of the Covid Inquiry has focused in part on digital tech in lockdowns - were there enough devices for online learning? Did extra screen time result in harms to children etc? It made me curious about whether School Radio was ever considered as an option. Anyone know?
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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 3d
Periodic reminders:

Vaccines save lives & parents need discussions with trusted professionals, not propaganda.

Transgender children & their families need evidence based support, not stigma.

Autistic children & their families need evidence based support, not conspiracy theories.
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 3d
🎵 They did the Monster Slash 😭 @ellecordova.bsky.social
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jjonesn.bsky.social @jjonesn.bsky.social · 3d
As others have already written - and we all surely know by now - air moves. Blue masks are baggy and therefore much much less effective than FFP 2/3 or N95 masks which are ( funnily enough) designed as airborne Personal Protective Equipment.
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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 3d
🚨 BREAKING: Labour MPs back calls to restore NHS Covid vaccines for all Clinically Vulnerable people!

After pressure from CVF members and supporters - a rapid U-turn appears to be underway.

WELL DONE!

#KeepCovidBoosters campaign a HUGE success!
Case Ref: 1 message Beccy Cooper MP @drbeccycooper.co.uk> Mon, 6 Oct 2025 at 00:50 Dear Thank you very much for contacting me about your concerns regarding access to Covid-19 vaccination for Clinically Vulnerable people. Please accept my apologies for the delay in responding to your email. I am pleased to be able to confirm that the new Labour government is committed to strengthening our public health response and reducing health inequalities. Labour's recent commitments and statements have made clear that the principle of universal and fair access to vaccines particularly for those who are medically at-risk must be central to our national strategy. In Parliament, Labour MPs have called for a rapid review of JCVI eligibility criteria and for the reinstatement of free Covid-19 vaccination for all Clinically Vulnerable people, in line with the existing approach to NHS flu vaccinations. Many have highlighted, as you do, that the logic and evidence for including all at-risk groups in annual booster rollouts are overwhelming, given the ongoing pandemic context and emergence of new variants. Our party's manifesto commits to taking advice from clinicians and scientists and to working closely with NHS England to ensure that support for the most vulnerable is not withdrawn on cost grounds especially when this may lead to greater suffering and increased NHS pressure. There is widespread concern across Parliament about the risk of deepening health inequality and placing the cost burden of essential preventative care onto those least able to shoulder it. Thank you again for taking the time to share your concerns so powerfully. Best wishes, Dr Beccy Cooper MP Member of Parliament for Worth Parliamentary Office: House of C Telephone: 01903 496390 betw Clinically Vulnerable Families [LOGO]
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jjonesn.bsky.social @jjonesn.bsky.social · 3d
In one sense you do, you’re right, his mum would have been dismissed more readily. But since it appears that fewer men mask than women, I wonder if there’s more pressure for men to appear invincible. Anyway, great that you mask - one less link in infection chain- especially since you‘re a teacher.
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jjonesn.bsky.social @jjonesn.bsky.social · 4d
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A Preventable Winter Crisis: Why Clinically Vulnerable People Need Your Help
This week, millions of Clinically Vulnerable people woke up to find out they no longer qualify for an NHS Covid vaccine. No letter. No announcement. Just a quiet change on a website - and a real shock...
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NPR @npr.org · 4d
Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.
Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary
Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.
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jjonesn.bsky.social @jjonesn.bsky.social · 4d
Am I right in thinking your mother was a nurse? You’re right to publicise the MAHA disaster but can you also mention the 13 million people who lost the right to Covid vax here in the UK on Oct 1st. @cvcev.bsky.social have launched a petition re this and pharmacies are reporting chaos in booking vax.
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