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epilady.bsky.social
Epi_lady (Amy)
@epilady.bsky.social
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Former public health epidemiologist, now in tech. Data is my love language. Puns, cats, and dogs likely to pepper the feed. AI, data integration, equity, MCH, social determinants of health, evaluation. Believer in democracy.
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Epi_lady (Amy) @epilady.bsky.social · 12d
41 states with at least 1 case; 40 outbreaks this year (compared to 16 in all of 2024).

Vaccination is so important.

In addition, an older child died this year from complications due to a years earlier measles infection.
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Epi_lady (Amy) @epilady.bsky.social · Jul 9
A record number of cases and the year is only half over.
Just a reminder that measles is not a harmless disease. 1 in 5 will be hospitalized, 1 in 1000 can have brain swelling, and 2 to 3 over every 1000 will die. #vaccinate #measles www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/w...
Graph showing measles cases in the US with a huge spike in 2025
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 2d
Grrr... More doubtmongering noise.

Acting CDC director calls for MMR vaccine to be broken up into three shots www.statnews.com/2025/10/06/t... @statnews

"NO evidence that giving shots separately for measles, mumps, and rubella offers any advantage in terms of safety or effectiveness."
Acting CDC director calls for MMR vaccine to be broken up into three shots
There's no evidence that breaking up the MMR shot would make the immunization safer or more effective.
www.statnews.com
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 3d
A WILD ONE: A man broke his leg during an arrest by ICE at a car wash south of L.A.

ICE has held him under 24/7 guard at a hospital, registering him under a pseudonym, for *37 days* without telling him why.

A judge has ordered his immediate release.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Monica Maalouf, MD @maaloufmd.bsky.social · 5d
My husband was detained by ICE today

Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away

I have had zero contact or updates since

#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
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Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 5d
Ald. Jessie Fuentes: “We have constitutional rights.”
Unidentified federal agent, whose badge is not visible: "No." @wttw.bsky.social
Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes Handcuffed by Federal Agents While Asking About Patient’s ICE Warrant at Hospital
Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes was detained by federal agents inside Humboldt Park Health, as tensions continue to rise between local residents and officials and immigration agents conducting enforcement...
news.wttw.com
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Miranda Yaver @mirandayaver.bsky.social · 4d
Checks out
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Darin Self @darinself.com · 7d
Idk WaPo editorial board, I'm of the mind thay the President violating basic constitutional principles shouldn't be given free rein.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d
MADELEINE DEAN: The president is unhinged. He's unwell

JOHNSON: A lot of folks on your side are too

D: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals?

J: I didn't see it

D: It's so dangerous! Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing. You have a POTUS who's unwell.
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Washington State Department of Commerce @wastatecommerce.bsky.social · 8d
A year ago, ten state agencies, including Commerce, joined together to launch the Climate Resilience Strategy, a unified plan led by @ecology.wa.gov to strengthen communities across the state.

Today, Ecology released the first progress report.

Read the report:
apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications...
A view looking up through a dense canopy of vibrant green leaves, with sunlight filtering through the branches. The tall trees create a radial pattern against a clear blue sky.
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 7d
The awesome video team at the New York Times helped me make this video about the shutdown and Obamacare premiums.
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NPR @npr.org · 7d
Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
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Epi_lady (Amy) @epilady.bsky.social · 7d
Also recalled: corn dogs w potential wood in the batter. #recall www.king5.com/article/news...
5 injuries lead to recall of 58 million pounds of corn dog products
The Hillshire Brands Company says pieces of wood could be in the batter of their corn dog and sausage on a stick products made between March 17 and Sept. 26.
www.king5.com
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d
Elizabeth Warren: "If fighting to reduce the cost of healthcare and avoid a coming catastrophe is not worth fighting for, then I don't know what is."
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 7d
What a line from the Pope! I am so pleased he is carrying on Pope Francis’ advocacy for immigrants.
More pointedly, the pope said, "Someone who says, I'm against abortion, but is in favor of the death penalty is not really pro-life. Someone who says, I'm against abortion but I'm in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States, I don't know if that's pro-life."
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 7d
AOC: I think there's two things that are happening at once: One, there absolutely is an unprecedented abuse of power, destruction of norms, erosion of our government and our democracy in order to prop up an authoritarian style of governance

However, they are weaker than they look…
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Epi_lady (Amy) @epilady.bsky.social · 7d
Trader Joes, Walmart and Albertson foods are subject to a recall due to a serious listeria outbreak across 15 states. 20 known cases and 19 have required hospitalization. Check your fridge and freezers for these. #listeria #recall
Trader Joes, Walmart and Albertson foods are subject to a recall due to a serious listeria outbreak across 15 states. 20 known cases and 19 have required hospitalization. Check your fridge and freezers for these.
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Olga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 9d
Congrats to Moldova!!! Russia threw everything to destabilize the election and failed spectacularly.

Democracy won 🙌🏼
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 12d
🚨BREAKING: Pennsylvania Supreme Court RULES that election officials violated voter’s rights by rejecting mail-in ballots with technical errors without notifying voters. Voters must be given notice their ballots won’t count so they can challenge the disqualification or cast a provisional ballot.
🚨 Center for Coalfield Justice v. Washington County Board of Elections
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
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Epi_lady (Amy) @epilady.bsky.social · 12d
I expect to see RFK Jr. next then
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Denise Wu @denisewu.bsky.social · 12d
This is absurd, especially considering that both Justice Kavanaugh and Justice Barrett were also made false statements.
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Epi_lady (Amy) @epilady.bsky.social · 12d
The top 5 reasons 100% tariffs are a good idea, according to this administration
Top 5 reasons to add 100% tariffs 1) finally, a reason to try essential oils for everything! Boost that MLM hun! 2) encourages entrepreneurship. With YouTube, TikTok, & blender, YOU can make your OWN medicine! 3) stimulates the economy via GoFundMe. Can't afford meds & end up w a pricey hospital bill? Your community can contribute! 4) Opportunity for a reality show. Survivor: Walgreens. 7 asthmatics,1 inhaler. Who gets to breathe? 5) makes grandma feel good. Pickle juice, castor oil & Vicks are back in rotation.
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Silverman on Security @silvermansecurity.bsky.social · 12d
🧵!!!!!
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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · Feb 1
With science falling under increasing attack, this medical historian is here to remind people of the power of #vaccines. THREAD🧵

Hard-hitting polio advert from 1958. In the first half of the 20th century, polio was the leading cause of death in children and young adults. 1/7
An advertisement for the polio vaccine which reads: "they all got vaccine except dad...don't take a chance...take your polio shots!" It depicts a photo of a family gathered around a father who is in an iron lung.
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 12d
When the President uses federal law enforcement for his personal revenge, it puts all of us in danger.
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 12d
The Trump administration has illegally moved to end collective bargaining for federal prison workers.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons Director has written to nearly 35,000 employees outlining plans to illegally dismantle their union contract.
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epilady.bsky.social
Epi_lady (Amy) @epilady.bsky.social · 12d
41 states with at least 1 case; 40 outbreaks this year (compared to 16 in all of 2024).

Vaccination is so important.

In addition, an older child died this year from complications due to a years earlier measles infection.
epilady.bsky.social
Epi_lady (Amy) @epilady.bsky.social · Jul 9
A record number of cases and the year is only half over.
Just a reminder that measles is not a harmless disease. 1 in 5 will be hospitalized, 1 in 1000 can have brain swelling, and 2 to 3 over every 1000 will die. #vaccinate #measles www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/w...
Graph showing measles cases in the US with a huge spike in 2025
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Epi_lady (Amy) @epilady.bsky.social · 12d
Gorgeous 😍
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Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 12d
"U.S. to impose 100% tariff on branded, patented drugs unless firms build plants locally, Trump says" www.cnbc.com/2025/09/26/u...

This is unconscionable. Americans are already rationing their medications due to the high cost. www.cnn.com/2023/06/02/h....
Drug costs lead millions in the US to not take medications as prescribed, according to CDC | CNN
Millions of adults in the United States are not taking their medications as prescribed because of costs, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
www.cnn.com
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