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Alt Health and Human Services @alt-hhs.altgov.info · 1d

If Koop were still alive he would definitely be with the 6 also.

Picture of a the book, Koop:The Memoirs of America's Family Doctor along side a Dr. Fauci action figure in box, on top of the book A Shield for the Columbia River

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Alt Health and Human Services @alt-hhs.altgov.info · 1d

6 former Surgeons General all say RFK Jr must go.

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

#UnionStrong #AFGE2883
📢 Hey CDC! Our tireless union @afge2883ga.bsky.social is busy fighting against illegal RIFs for us

The best way to support this is by joining the union: all non-PHS folks, even supervisors, can join

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Alt VA Comrades @alt-va-comrades.altgov.info · 8d

The VA has this on this website but still haven’t heard a peep about the shut down contingency plan via email.

In the past, the VA budget has had appropriated funds so employees were paid during a shutdown. Not this time!

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Alt Health and Human Services @alt-hhs.altgov.info · 16d

Image of pill bottle with red and white label saying, "RFK JR. - CDC - HHS Blame Tylenol for Autism. Relieves the headache of hats, scientific research, peer reviews, and clinical trials."

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Alt Health and Human Services @alt-hhs.altgov.info · 16d

!!ACETAMINOPHEN IS SAFE TO USE IN PREGNANCY AT APPROVED DOSES!!

How embarrassing for HHS to endorse any other message.

End of message.

#FDT #FRFKJR #🍊💩🐒 #🪱🧠

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curiouserth2-9b.bsky.social @curiouserth2-9b.bsky.social · 19d

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Maggie Astor @maggieastor.bsky.social · 19d

Okay. ACIP meeting is over. Here are the four things they voted on with regard to Covid vaccines. Votes 1, 3 and 4 passed. Vote 2 (the call for a prescription requirement) did NOT pass.

The language is so unclear that two legal experts I've consulted so far don't know what this means for access.

Covid-19 Vaccines — Vote #1

It is the sense of the committee that the CDC engages in an effort to promote more consistent and comprehensive informed consent processes, and as part of that considers adding language accessible to patients and medical providers to describe at least the six risks and uncertainties included in the WG chair presentation.

Covid-19 vaccines — vote #2

It is the sense of the committee that state and local jurisdictions should require a prescription for the administration of a Covid-19 vaccination.

Covid-19 vaccines — vote #3

It is the sense of the committee that in conversations with patients before Covid-19 vaccination, authorized healthcare providers discuss the risks and benefits of the vaccination for the individual patient. The discussion should consider known risk factors for severe outcomes from Covid-19, such as age, prior infections, immunosuppression, and certain comorbidities identified by the CDC, and include a discussion of the potential benefits and risks of vaccination and related uncertainties, especially those outlined in the vaccine information statement, as part of informed consent.

Covid-19 vaccines — vote #4

The pediatric and adult immunization schedules for administration of FDA-approved Covid-19 vaccines should be updated as follows:

Adults 65 and older: Vaccination based on individual-based decision-making, also known as shared clinical decision making

Individuals 6 months to 64 years: Vaccination based on individual-based decision-making — with an emphasis that the risk-benefit of vaccination is most favorable for individuals who are at an increased risk for severe Covid-19 disease and lowest for individuals who are not at an increased risk, according to the CDC list of Covid-19 risk factors.

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jnguyen1984.bsky.social @jnguyen1984.bsky.social · 21d

Everything thing about this man is true: @rfk-junior.bsky.social absolutely sucks as @alt-hhs.altgov.info rolling back education mental health and especially child vaccination

www.tag24.com/politics/pol...

RFK Jr. slammed over call to remove therapy and mental health screenings from schools

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing criticism after he penned an op-ed calling for mental health screenings to be removed from public schools. | TAG24

www.tag24.com

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Alt Health and Human Services @alt-hhs.altgov.info · 21d

West Coast Health Alliance announces vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV

For immediate release: September 17, 2025 (25-109) Contact: DOH Communications

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ACOG @acog.org · Sep 5

Acetaminophen remains a safe pain relief option during pregnancy. Despite recent unfounded claims, there’s no clear evidence linking prudent use to fetal development issues. ACOG's guidance remains. When needed in pregnancy, acetaminophen should be used in moderation, after consulting a doctor.

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JonEEy @keepthefaithej.bsky.social · 29d

It’s not just RFKjr-see GOP. tinyurl.com/587ktcn9
Death by denial. eddmarv.medium.com/trust-him-he... Docs & Nurses flee Florida. www.fox13news.com/news/florida... & www.wlrn.org/news/2021-06... GOP endanger USA open.substack.com/pub/joneseli...

Florida surgeon general says decision to end school vaccine requirements wasn't based on data

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said his department did not do any data analysis on how a change in vaccine rules could affect outbreaks of diseases like measles, polio or whooping cough.

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JDInRealLife 🇺🇦 @jdinreallife.bsky.social · Sep 8

Are you a frontline state, tribal, territorial, and local public health professional?

Want to demand Secretary Kennedy's resignation?

We've started a petition to stand with our federal colleagues. @altcdc.altgov.info @alt-hhs.altgov.info @altfda.altgov.info

Add your name.
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Sign the Petition

State, Tribal, Territorial, and Local HHS Professionals Call for RFK Jr.'s Resignation

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Washington State Health Care Authority @wa-health-care.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Call. Text. Chat. 988 is here for you - anytime, anywhere. The 988 Lifeline provides judgment-free, compassionate support for anyone experiencing: emotional distress, mental health challenges, problems with substance use, loneliness, thoughts of suicide or self harm. You'll be connected with a caring, skilled 988 counselor who can provide culturally competent support.

Why 988 matters: the 988 Lifeline connects people to 988 counselors across a network of more than 200 local crisis contact centers, offering support rooted in local communities.

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Alt Health and Human Services @alt-hhs.altgov.info · Sep 7

MAHA is a dangerous pseudoscientific programme of work that supports a corrupt and unscientific wellness industry, seeks to discredit mainstream medicine, and portrays institutions and experts as enemies, not partners.

RFK Jr and MAHA: dangerous, emboldened, and escalating

The week beginning Aug 4, 2025 was the most dangerous and tragic week of Robert F Kennedy Jr's tenure yet: a fatal CDC shooting by a gunman distrustful of COVID-19 vaccines, the cancellation of US$500...

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Alt Health and Human Services @alt-hhs.altgov.info · Sep 6

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy was not associated with children’s risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in sibling control analyses. This suggests that associations observed in other models may have been attributable to confounding.

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability

This nationwide cohort study with sibling control analysis examines the association of acetaminophen use during pregnancy with children’s risk of autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.

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Alt Health and Human Services @alt-hhs.altgov.info · Sep 5

Along with this from Washington state, the rest of the west coast as well as a group of states in the northeast are doing the right thing and making their recommendations based on evidence and real data.

DOH confirms COVID-19 vaccine position with new Standing Order

For immediate release: September 5, 2025 (25-104) Contact: DOH Communications

doh.wa.gov

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Alt Health and Human Services @alt-hhs.altgov.info · Sep 5

With so much bad news lately, here is something positive showing that the states value and respect the USPHS Commissioned Corps, for now.

Military 101: The U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps - The Council of State Governments

USPHS Commissioned Corps provides medical services at Task Force Holloman

www.csg.org

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Dr. John W Cavanaugh, PhD ⭐🇺🇲 🇮🇪 @drjohncav.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Aug 31

New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SECRETARY GINA DEBLASSIE
AUGUST 29, 2025
Ensuring Availability of COVID-19 Vaccine for the 2025-2026 Season

THIS ORDER supersedes any previous order, proclamation, or directives to the extent they are in conflict. This Public Order shall take effect immediately and remain in effect until such time as it automatically expires one year from the date of issuance, or until such time as the New Mexico Department of Health Cabinet Secretary rescinds it.

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Jeau Citizen @jeaucitizen.bsky.social · Aug 30

#RFKjrMustGo‼️ #KennedyMustRESIGN ‼️

#HHS #CDC
#VaccinesSaveLives ‼️
#Eradicate #Disease #HealthCare #Medicine #Science no #quacks
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#Senate #House
DO SOMETHING‼️

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scul diva ❌👑 @sculdiva.bsky.social · Aug 29

Important thread about the impact of CVS' decision to not give the covid shot. @alt-hhs.altgov.info @altfda.altgov.info @altcdc.altgov.info

Sara Nović @novicsara.bsky.social · Aug 29

Here's something I think a lot of folks don't yet understand, but 16 states' worth of CVSes refusing to give out Covid shots *is* actually preventing people from accessing them. They are the biggest pharmacy chain in the country and they own Aetna insurance, often forcing those clients to use CVS.

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Alt Health and Human Services @alt-hhs.altgov.info · Aug 29

They may not order it until they know for sure the patient is going to pick it up. Not trying to make excuses for them just a bit of insider pharmacy ops info. I guarantee the staff is trying to do their best under very understaffed conditions. Hope you got the medication you needed.

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Alt Health and Human Services @alt-hhs.altgov.info · Aug 29

Once the seal on the stock bottle is broken and the medication has been placed in a patient vial the expiration date now goes to no longer than 1 year. If this is an expensive brand name medication the pharmacy may be losing money to fill it due to PBM.

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Alt Health and Human Services @alt-hhs.altgov.info · Aug 29

Not a full explanation or excuse but just a few points to know before demonizing the hard working staff at that pharmacy. Insurance requires that the pharmacy return all filled Rx's that haven't been picked up within 7 days. So they may want to wait until you request it.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · Aug 28

I applaud workers at the CDC for standing up against Sec. Kennedy’s dangerous anti-vaccine crusade.

We are witnessing a full-blown war on public health from the Trump Administration.

History will not look kindly on those who stayed silent in the face of this assault on science.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · Aug 28

Ok so what else happened today for CDC?
Sept 18 ACIP meeting opens for comment tomorrow.
Tentative agenda includes several well-studied vaccines, which will probably undergo the same sham as the flu vaccine/thimerosal portion of the last meeting

public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16706.pdf

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