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Deb Houry
@drdebhoury.bsky.social
8.4K followers 170 following 28 posts
ER doc, public health professional, researcher, and former chief medical officer at the CDC. Working to improve health in communities while figuring out what is next for me
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🎃 public HELLth guy 🎃 @publichealthguy1.bsky.social · 1d
“now when we hear from the CDC, we have to ask "which CDC" is speaking?”
Opinion | There Are Now Two CDCs
Can the agency survive?
www.medpagetoday.com
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Deb Houry @drdebhoury.bsky.social · 19h
From the 6 Surgeon Generals who served across administrations since President Bush: "Secretary Kennedy is entitled to his views. But he is not entitled to put people’s health at risk. He has rejected science, misled the public and compromised the health of Americans."
Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.
We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.
www.washingtonpost.com
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Megan Ranney MD MPH @meganranney.bsky.social · 4d
“framing science as a debate to be won makes it easy to paint established scientists as opponents who must be overcome”

An interesting thesis and suggestion of a solution

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/o... 🎁
Opinion | How the Manosphere Hijacks Young Men’s Interest in Science
www.nytimes.com
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Dr. Vin Gupta @vinguptamd.bsky.social · 5d
On Monday, RFK posted a rambling video on the HHS X account showing a series of graphs and directly stating that vaccines have had minimal impact on human health and saving lives.

Today, in response, we brought our own graphs.

We will not let his dangerous nonsense go unanswered.
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HELLody SchreiBOO @melodyschreiber.com · 3d
“It really represents a hostile takeover of the agency,” said Deb Houry, former chief medical officer of the CDC. “It gives me concern about what we can trust coming out of the overall agency as well, not just on vaccine safety.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
A ‘hostile takeover’: ousted CDC official raises alarm over RFK Jr approach to infectious disease
Debra Houry speaks after testifying on eight months under Kennedy, who critics say shuns science and spreads falsehoods
www.theguardian.com
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Katherine Stewart @katherinestewart.bsky.social · 3d
Worth reading interview with Debra Houry, who served under six CDC directors spanning four administrations www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
A ‘hostile takeover’: ousted CDC official raises alarm over RFK Jr approach to infectious disease
Debra Houry speaks after testifying on eight months under Kennedy, who critics say shuns science and spreads falsehoods
www.theguardian.com
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Nature @nature.com · 5d
Exclusive: "The CDC is far too important to just give up on" says Susan Monarez, who was director of the CDC for just 29 days under the current administration

go.nature.com/4pSmanQ
Exclusive: ex-CDC director talks about why she was fired
“I would never do that, as a scientist,” Susan Monarez says of being asked to approve changes to vaccine recommendations without knowing the details.
go.nature.com
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Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 5d
In every galaxy, true leaders stand out! Not for chasing power, but for choosing principle.

You are the Lukes, Leias, & Hans not perfect, but courageous. Your leadership inspires resistance & hope.

Thank you @drdebhoury.bsky.social, @drdemetre.bsky.social, & Dr Dan J

#USAnotRFK #CDC #publichealth
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Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social · 9d
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…
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Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 11d
🪑SIT DOWN:🪑
We AGREE with President Trump on Operation Warp Speed success & positive impact of COVID-19 vaccines on us all.
RFK Jr & his vaccine advisory panel (ACIP) DON'T agree with Trump & us. This is a shame for President Trump’s legacy, Operation Warp Speed, & life-saving innovation.
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Deb Houry @drdebhoury.bsky.social · 10d
Meet the newest CDC hire. Retracted studies do not equal gold standard science.
Mark Blaxill helped build the anti-vaccine movement. RFK Jr. just hired him at CDC.
Neither a physician nor a scientist, new CDC senior adviser Mark Blaxill claims without evidence that every child who takes vaccines is in some way injured.
www.msnbc.com
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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 11d
No, doctors don't get rich off vaccines.

www.npr.org/2025/09/25/n...
No, your doctor isn't getting rich off of vaccines : The Indicator from Planet Money
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Junior says doctors are pushing vaccines onto their patients in order to make profits. Healthcare in the US is a business … but does that mean ...
www.npr.org
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Megan Ranney MD MPH @meganranney.bsky.social · 11d
I challenge you to test your knowledge about the state of Americans’ health.

You might (or might not?) be surprised….

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Opinion | Are Americans more likely to die young?
Take our quiz on mortality statistics and test your knowledge of public health around the world.
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Deb Houry @drdebhoury.bsky.social · 12d
“He’s (Secretary Kennedy) becoming dangerous to the health of our nation”- my conversation on the Common Health podcast with @csis.org about recent times at the CDC and reflections from the Senate hearing
Dr. Debra Houry, former Chief Medical Officer and Dep. Director, CDC: “He’s becoming dangerous to the health of our nation.” | The CommonHealth | CSIS Podcasts
Dr. Debra Houry joined the podcast, following her resignation from CDC on August 25, upon the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez, and shortly after her September 17 testimony before the Senate HELP ...
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Public Health On Call Podcast @publichealthpod.bsky.social · 12d
Last week, Dr. Debra Houry was testifying before Congress. This week, she’s talking with @drjoshs.bsky.social on Public Health On Call.

Dr. Houry reflects on her time at the CDC, how the agency has changed, and her “heartbreaking” decision to leave.

podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/951-dr-debra...
Promo graphic for episode 951 of Public Health On Call podcast, titled Dr. Debra Houry on Her Decision to Leave the CDC
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Deb Houry @drdebhoury.bsky.social · 12d
Looks great!
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Deb Houry @drdebhoury.bsky.social · 12d
Thank you!
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Deb Houry @drdebhoury.bsky.social · 13d
Love this graphic @drrabbithole.bsky.social and appreciate so many standing with us
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Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 13d
#WednesdayWisdom
Courage is contagious! Let's spread this kind of contagion! 🤣

Last week, we witnessed @drdebhoury.bsky.social & Dr Monarez speak truth to power in Senate Hearing. May their integrity inspire us to share stories of courage & empower others.

#CDC
Art by @drrabbithole.bsky.social
Picture of past CDC directors and Center directors who are speaking truth to power.
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Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 18d
CDC’s Former Top Doc Debra Houry Speaks Out After Senate Testimony www.forbes.com/sites/arthur...
Dr. Debra Houry, Previously The CDC’s Top Doc, Speaks Out
"Americans expect their government to tell the truth, and to keep partisan fights out of the doctor’s office. HHS is failing in those expectations" - Dr. Debra Houry
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Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 16d
Sunday reset!
Sharing and spreading thanks today and everyday!
#publichealth #savepublichealth #CDC #savescience
A note of encouragement for CDC and public health and science. It was written on a wall.
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Megan Ranney MD MPH @meganranney.bsky.social · 17d
www.statnews.com/2025/09/20/d...
Winner of mRNA Nobel Prize says ACIP member’s claim that Covid vaccines persist is “absolutely impossible”
In a Q&A with STAT, Nobel winner Drew Weissman addressed concerns raised about Covid shots at a recent meeting of federal vaccine advisers.
www.statnews.com
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Deb Houry @drdebhoury.bsky.social · 17d
Video discussion with @wsj.com on the past 2 days of ACIP meetings and how this could translate into future vaccine restrictions for children
Former CDC Leader Says Vaccine Panel’s Decisions Are ‘Concerning’
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine panel voted on new guidance for immunizations. Debra Houry, the agency’s former chief medical officer, explains her concerns for public health ...
www.wsj.com
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 18d
Sadly, the CDC social media accounts are posting misinformation - #ObGyn + #MedSky + #IDSky.

I will try and make this brief - we have five years worth data but I think I can summarize in a few posts.
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Deb Houry @drdebhoury.bsky.social · 18d
Thank you @ameracadpeds.bsky.social for stepping up and filling the gap during this critical time for the health of our children
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The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 19d
Today’s ACIP meeting promoted false claims and misguided information about vaccines. AAP will continue stepping up and working with our local, state and federal partners to make sure every child in every community continues to have access to immunizations.
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Deb Houry @drdebhoury.bsky.social · 18d
Spoke with @anacabrera.bsky.social today about today's ACIP meeting including changes to access to MMRV in children under age 4 as well as some takeaways from the Senate hearing Wednesday
Former CDC official Dr. Houry who testified about RFK Jr.'s leadership speaks out
Former CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in August, testified before the Senate this week about the chaos at the CDC under the leadership of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. ...
www.msnbc.com
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