🚨 GEORGIA!🚨 The GA primaries and GA supreme court election are happening now! 🗓️ Early voting: 4/27-5/15 🗓️ Election day: May 19 ⚠️ The GA supreme court race is an election, not a primary. Candidates from both parties will be on your ballot and will be unlabeled. Read ahead!⚠️

Hantavirus update as of May 11: The risk to the general public remains very low. Reminder, hantavirus is not a new virus. Passengers aboard the MV Hondius have been/are being repatriated. They are being taken to a facility in Nebraska that has the capacity to isolate any symptomatic passengers.

Parents and caregivers are often the first to notice when something feels different. Changes in mood, sleep, appetite or behavior may signal a young person needs support. www.samhsa.gov/find-support... #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SeeThePerson

#HurricanePreparedness 🌪️ 🐾 Pets 🐱🐶🐰🦜 1/3 Pets are part of emergency planning. After hurricanes, animals can be injured, displaced, exposed to contaminated water, or separated from families. Plan food, water, meds, carriers, vaccination records, and pet-friendly shelters.

⚠️ ICE/DHS is creating a humanitarian and public health crisis by concentrating people into camps in inhumane conditions Find out about ICE in your area: www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/take-action/... Find an org near you that’s fighting back: www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/membership/d... 🚫 🧊

#HurricanePreparedness 🌪️ 1/2 ⚠️ Domestic violence & child abuse Research shows domestic violence often increases after disasters due to stress, displacement, and isolation.

💚 Looking for ways to support CDC staff? Check out @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social The 2026 fundraising goal of $75,000 would provide funds to the 38 CDCers still on their waiting list 💵 Donations: www.cdcresourceportal.org 🛒 CDC mutual aid store: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

Good morning! It’s a wonderful day to practice good science and support democracy. And for all the goons out there trying to undermine science and democracy? We hope every bird in a 5 mile radius poops on your car. 🐦‍⬛🦩🦉🦃🦜🦢🦆🦅🪿🐦‍🔥

On Mother’s Day, we send love and respect for eveyone out there mothering, caregiving, and carrying more than they let on to raise the next generation as well as they can. It’s not always easy but we hope it brings you amazing moments. Keep on going like Momma Possum. You got this!

🫠🫠🫠 Checking in to combat rumors, again. Once again: The VSP chief announced his retirement several weeks ago. VSP is still inspecting & providing technical assistance to ships in their jurisdiction. Check out their inspection & outbreak websites. MV Hondius isn’t in VSP‘s jurisdiction.

😮‍💨 lots of rumors to swat down today. 🧵 1/? Ivermectin does not treat hantavirus. There are no known uses of this drug against hantavirus, and, in fact, it may cause more harm than good. Please do not take ivermectin to treat or prevent hantavirus.

#HurricanePreparedness 🌪️ 1/2 ♿ 10. Disabilities (visible & invisible) People with disabilities face disproportionate risk due to reliance on equipment, medications, and accessible services.

💩Don’t let traveler's diarrhea (TD) ruin your vacation️‼️ 💊Bismuth subsalicylate (pepto-bismol) has been shown to prevent TD 💊Treat with anti-motility agents (i.e loperamide) if diarrhea is non-bloody and no fever 💊Treat moderate to severe TD with antibiotics 🧳Pack accordingly 🛑💩

🚨 GEORGIA!🚨 The GA primaries and GA supreme court election are happening now! 🗓️ Early voting: 4/27-5/15 🗓️ Election day: May 19 ⚠️ The GA supreme court race is an election, not a primary. Candidates from both parties will be on your ballot and will be unlabeled. Read ahead!⚠️

“One employee is a survivor of gastrointestinal cancer who sometimes loses control of her bowels. Another is undergoing breast cancer treatment that leaves her vulnerable to infections. They all work for CDC, which told them they must commute to the office each day regardless medical conditions.”

✈️ Traveling this summer? 🗺️ Check out CDC’s traveler’s health page for destination specific information on ⚠️Travel health notices 💉Recommended and required vaccines 🦟Mosquito-borne illness prevention 🥬Food safety 🧳Packing lists ➕And more

#HurricanePreparedness 🌪️ 1/2 👵 Older adults & bedridden Older adults have higher risk of complications due to chronic conditions, heat, and limited mobility during disasters.

More than 1 in 4 adults with serious mental health conditions also experiences a substance use issue. These two are often part of the same story. Whole-person care addresses both. Learn more: www.samhsa.gov/co-occurring... #MHAM2026 #SeeThePerson #WholePersonCare

Dr Elizabeth is back with some hantavirus information. Take home message, no cause for alarm right now. Stay aware and stay tuned for more info. If you have any questions leave a comment or DM us. This is an on going outbreak. Facts about the outbreak are changing rapidly. #Hantavirus #Andes #CDC

GM ☀️ to everyone except the grifters already pushing ivermectin on the American public. It’s a good time to remind doctors around the country to REMEMBER YOUR OATHS. Specifically “First, do no harm.”

We're pretty sure we could beat the 🍊 guy in a fight But apparently 1 in 4 Republican men - who probably think they'd beat Serena Williams at tennis - don't think they could beat him 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Get a good laugh in before bed, folks. G'night 💚 bsky.app/profile/gold...

Hantavirus update 5/7/26 ⚠️Please remember this is a rapidly evolving situation and we will update as we get more info⚠️ What is CDC doing?

Amplifying this bc we're continuing to see *inaccurate* claims that the Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) was gutted in 2025 Did VSP lose employees? Yes: 2 civilians were RIFed and 1 person retired (after being RIFed) Does VSP still have most of its employees: Also yes!

Amidst the current hantavirus hubbub, this week's #MMWR #AltComms articles focus on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) - remember when we were worried about its potential mutation into a pandemic-level threat? Let's dive in 💦 👇🧵

🍽️ Stay up to date on ongoing foodborne outbreaks: www.cdc.gov/foodborne-ou... There is currently: ⚠️ Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry

Hantavirus response illustrates how Trump cuts continue to screw us all over Let’s count the ways: ❌ US left World Health Organization- not privy to crucial public health convos between countries ❌ most CDC comms team eliminated - so public communications during a crisis is stalled/delayed 👉

Politicians do respond to public pressure. Here are a few examples: RKFJ told to back off on vaccines before midterms No more new "ICE surges" Politicians voicing opposition to AIPAC Our voices matter. Keep speaking out. Keep up the pressure. ☎️call 5calls.org/ ✍️write democracy.io/

#HurricanePreparedness 🌪️ 👶 Children Children are more vulnerable to dehydration, infection, and psychological stress during disasters. 1. Kids dehydrate faster—offer water often. 👶💧 2. No playing in floodwater. 3. Your calm helps them feel safe. 💛

Nothing says 'we're serious about protecting Americans from the number 1 cause of preventable death & disability' like putting a former Fontem Ventures exec, Stephen Sayle, in charge of agency's public health policy. Where is MAHA? 2/2 🧵

💉 Where can you find accurate information on vaccines❓ ✅ American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-... ✅ Medical societies: cmss.org/programs-and... ✅ CIDRAP for in-depth evidence review: vaxintegrity.cidrap.umn.edu/evidence-rev...

#HurricanePreparedness 🌪️ 1/2 ⚠️ Safety risks (floodwater, power lines, landslides) 🌊 Floodwater, downed power lines, and unstable terrain are major causes of post-disaster injuries and deaths.

Hi reporters, Looking for someone at CDC with KNOWLEDGE OF THE MATTER⁉️ Contact the national public health coalition here: www.nationalphc.org/media-inquiries NPHC @firedbutfighting.bsky.social is a group of fired CDC employees in contact with current CDC staff and CDC alumni

1/2 A year ago, experienced CDC/HHS leaders were pushed out with threats of reassignment to IHS — then left in limbo for a YEAR. Now the Trump admin has finally made good on that threat. ⚠️ But this was never about Indigenous health. It was a purge. And an insult to indigenous communities.

This nurtured my soul today For all of us grieving jobs we once loved and believed in deeply - whether we left or are still there, watching the work change. @wendybrddance.bsky.social #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek

Hell yeah we do. Public servants show up every day for their communities — often without recognition, always with purpose. Fed workers: why do you serve?

G’morning ☀️ It’s been a tough week, so here’s a little overload of adorable to start the day 🐇💛

It’s only Wednesday, but somehow the first 3 days of this week has felt like the longest month 🤪. At least we’re over the hump now! Taking our own advice and headed to catch some Zzz’s. Rest is necessary. Recharge your mind and body, and we’ll see you anew tomorrow. Goodnight buds. Sleep well. 💚✨🌙

🧵 ⬇️ Hantavirus thread continued... Why are people saying person-to-person transmission is happening in this outbreak?

🧵Hantavirus 🚢 🦠 ⚠️This is a rapidly evolving situation. We'll post info as we know more; know things may change as more info comes in⚠️ TLDR: Andes hantavirus detected on a cruise Cases: 2 confirmed, 3 suspected, 3 dead Likely linked to 🐦-watching trip in ARG🇦🇷—not ship rodents Pandemic risk is low

Feeling worn out and overwhelmed? It’s ok. The cruelty is exhausting. It’s ok to take a break. Then, pick an area, pick a task, get back in the fight. 📚 Educate 💲 Donate www.actblue.com ☎️ Call 5calls.org/ ⌨️ Write democracy.io/ 📣 Protest www.mobilize.us/ 🗳️ VOTE ballotpedia.org/Elections_ca...

🚨 GEORGIA!🚨 The GA primaries and GA supreme court election are happening now! 🗓️ Early voting: 4/27-5/15 🗓️ Election day: May 19 ⚠️ The GA supreme court race is an election, not a primary. Candidates from both parties will be on your ballot and will be unlabeled. Read ahead!⚠️

🙋 More of your questions answered: Will there be a 2026-2027 COVID-19 booster? 💉 Yes, there should be an updated booster. Of course, how much federal agencies like CDC will promote, how broadly they’ll be recommended, and who insurance will cover to get them are unknown. Stay tuned for more!

#HurricanePreparedness 🌪️ 🧰 Emergency kit & plan Emergency kits and evacuation planning reduce disaster-related harm and improve response outcomes. 1. You don’t need a perfect plan, just a clear one. 🧰 2. Know where you’ll go if flooding starts. 3. Keep documents safe and accessible.

Fed friends, if you have info that needs to be made public we can help. Contact us anonymously via 📱 Signal (altCDC.99) 💻 Proton mail ([email protected]) We can get your info to the media or put you in contact with trusted reporters. Feds are unmasking unlawful acts all over this administration

💉 Did you know, if you live in or are traveling to a measles outbreak area, your baby can receive the measles vaccine as early as 6 months❓ Babies under 12 mo are at highest risk for severe disease from measles. Early vaccination provides critical protection during outbreaks.

#HurricanePreparedness 🌪️ 🔋 Power & communication 1/2 Loss of power disrupts healthcare access and emergency communication. Backup energy and communication tools reduce risk.

🧵 We got some tick related questions this week! 1) Why can't you feel a tick bite you? Tick saliva has anesthetic properties so they numb you up before biting! Once you find a tick, you should remove it. You can still trust this helpful CDC website that walks you through the steps.

Good Morning! Even the bison aren’t safe from Trump. He plans to remove them from federal lands in Montana. Bison are America’s national mammal, sacred to many Indigenous communities, and one of the greatest conservation success stories in US history. They, like us, will endure.

Lynda Chapman has left HHS. Disabled federal employees at CDC just felt the workplace atmosphere improve by 73% overnight. 😉 Wishing her the same level of empathy, support, and consideration that so many people felt they got during her tenure.🖕 Goodnight everyone. 🎉

#HurricanePreparedness 🌪️ 1/2 🦠 Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease spread through water or soil contaminated with animal urine 🐀. Leptospirosis increases after flooding due to contaminated water exposure. In Puerto Rico, cases rose after Hurricane María (2017) and Fiona (2022).