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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 14h

More CDC Cuts :: NCHS Edition 📊🔫

At least 1/3 of the staff at the National Center for Health Statistics has been cut (and remain cut). This is catastrophic for our nation’s health data.

Say goodbye to national health statistics that you can trust, healthcare surveys, NHANES and data systems.

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 16h

You know you've PhD’d too hard when what began as a paragraph on ecologic bias is now turning into a sub-study with 87 references and a personality of its own 😆. #PhDCandidateLife #ResearchProblems

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 2d

These are not simply employees, they are the scientists, field epidemiologists, and outbreak responders who form the backbone of our nation’s public health defense.

The damage being done tonight will echo far beyond what you are reading. These are the people who protect this nation #CDCMassacre

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 6d

#H5N1 detections in commercial poultry have expanded across three states this week. Reports showing sustained circulation among wild and domestic birds highlighting the continued need for coordinated surveillance approaches not silence.
#Epidemiologist #OneHealth #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity

H5N1 outbreaks hit more commercial poultry in 3 states

Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin report new detections, part of rising activity over the past several weeks.

cidrap.umn.edu

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 9d

Ebola Update 28 Sept 2025, 7 cases (6 confirmed, 1 probable) were reported in Bulape Health Zone, Kasai Province down from 11 the prior week. No new cases since 30 Sept. As of 1 Oct: 64 cases (53 confirmed, 11 probable) and 42 deaths.
#Epidemiology #DRC

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 10d

What absurd times we live in...

Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 11d

It's hard to look at the state of the world, it reminds us daily that infectious diseases still spread, inequities deepen and the growing silence allows for more preventable deaths. This is why our work is so important.
#GlobalHealth #Epidemiology #InfectiousDisease

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 11d

When we confuse correlation for causation, we end up with more noise than knowledge. #Epidemiology #Biostatistics #PublicHealth

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 16d

Respiratory virus season is here. That means higher risks of flu, COVID, RSV, and other infections. Prevention matters: stay home if sick, mask in crowded spaces and keep up with vaccinations/boosters.

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Dr Rasu Shrestha @rasushrestha.bsky.social · 19d

Correlation vs Causation

#tylenol #acetaminophen

Did you know that every single person who confuses correlation and causation ends up dying?! 😵

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 23d

Two days of this ACIP meeting has been… a lot. Confusion, politics, and shaky science does not inspire public trust. Public health deserves better. #ACIP #Vaccines

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 26d

Another year older and another year protected with my updated #COVID and #Flu shots 🎉💉 Vaccines are safe, proven, and strong communities start with prevention. If you haven’t gotten yours yet, I hope you’ll make the time, it’s one of the simplest ways we can care for ourselves and each other.

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 28d

What is missing in TB response is not knowledge but sustained investment, adequate support and equitable access to care. Without global commitment, incidence will continue to rise not just worldwide but here in the U.S. Borders do not stop pathogens, but robust public health systems do. #EpiSky

Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 28d

In 2024, the U.S. reported 10,347 #TB cases (3.0/100k) an 8% rise from 2023. That’s the highest case count in over a decade. While TB is not a relic of the past or a distant memory, it’s here, it’s growing and most importantly...it’s preventable. #Tuberculosis

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 28d

TB already kills more people each year than any other infectious disease. Aid cuts could push millions more toward preventable death by 2030. We have the tools and resources to stop this. #GlobalHealth funding should not be optional.

TB is the No. 1 killer among infectious diseases. A new study says its toll could mount

New research estimates that as many as 2.2 million more people could die of tuberculosis if U.S. cuts to foreign aid become permanent.

www.npr.org

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 28d

This is good news: Ervebo vaccination has begun in DR Congo to combat the current #Ebola outbreak. 45,000 more vaccine doses are expected to be approved with a focus on ring vaccination & health worker protection being priorities.

Ebola vaccination begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bulape, Democratic Republic of the Congo—Vaccination of frontline health workers and contacts of people infected with Ebola virus disease has begun in Bulape health zone in the Democratic Republic of ...

www.afro.who.int

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · 28d

Still in awe. The Pitt just took home Outstanding Drama Series at the Emmys. 🏆 Noah Wyle & the this amazing cast poured their hearts into this, honoring healthcare workers everywhere. Can't wait for S2. #ThePitt #Emmys2025

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 28d

Noah Wyle won the #Emmy for best lead actor in a drama series for "The Pitt."

Accepting his Emmy, he thanked medical workers going off or coming on shift. bit.ly/46kJJwR

Noah Wyle accepts an Emmy. Text: 2025 Emmys: Best actor in a drama series: Noah Wyle, "The Pitt," AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · Sep 11

We all know that outbreaks don’t respect borders. Investing in sustainable, affordable tech & empowering local experts is essential. When countries like the US step back from funding these resources, the world is left more vulnerable. Until every country is prepared, none of us truly are.

Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · Sep 11

High-income countries can identify pathogens in hours and share data in real time. This is not the reality for many low-resource areas that rely on paper records, limited internet, and delayed reporting which only widens the response gap and makes global containment harder.

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · Sep 11

Access to resources that prevent & respond to outbreaks like #Ebola, #COVID, #BirdFlu (or the next one) is far from equal. The very tools that stop outbreaks early and strengthen surveillance remain out of reach in the regions facing the greatest risk.

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · Sep 11

Updates coming out of DRC: Suspected #Ebola cases have jumped from 28 to 68, per Africa CDC. The outbreak has now spread from 2 to 4 districts, with 16 deaths reported. Challenge of remote areas, poor infrastructure, and community engagement are creating urgent obstacles for containment.

Ebola cases in Congo rise as authorities race to contain spread of outbreak, health agency says

Africa’s top public health agency said Thursday that suspected Ebola cases in Congo’s southern Kasai province have more than doubled since last week.

apnews.com

Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · Sep 11

If you didn’t know, firearms are now the leading cause of death among children and adolescents (ages 1–19) in the United States, surpassing motor vehicle accidents.

Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · Sep 10

As attention focuses on Utah, we must also remember that today there are two students critically injured in the Evergreen, Colorado school shooting. Incidents like this are not isolated tragedies but part of an ongoing public health crisis of gun violence in the U.S. #GunViolence

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Robyn R. Sadoon, MPP, MPH @ralsadoon.bsky.social · Sep 7

We know that #VaccinesSaveLives. RFK Jr is working to block access while spreading misinformation. This photo is a reminder of what hope looked like for healthcare workers when the #COVID vaccine was first introduced. History will not forget this. We stand by #PublicHealth.

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