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STAT @statnews.com · 5h

Protecting the nation’s public health demands data, whether it be new measles cases, a surge in ER visits, or shifting patterns in obesity. The most recent job cuts at the CDC threaten the mostly unseen foundation of that research enterprise.
www.statnews.com/2025/10/14/c...

CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off

NHANES has collected data on eating patterns, diabetes and other common diseases for decades. The CDC team that runs it has been fired.

www.statnews.com

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 17h

Soooo true 🤣

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

NEW: Leticia James is innocent! And ICE violated a court order on video! My latest on @meidastouch.com is here! www.youtube.com/live/8oJvw7F...

LIVE: Trump Case Against NY AG IMPLODES INSTANTLY with NEW PROOF

YouTube video by MeidasTouch

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Franken-Pattern @franken-pattern.bsky.social · 2d

Get rid of your Ring camera and install cctv without online capabilities if you need personal property surveillance.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 2d

Please 📢 take 📢 two 📢 minutes 📢 to 📢 submit 📢 a comment 📢 in 📢 opposition

Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 3d

The Election Assistance Commission is considering making proof of citizenship a requirement to vote in federal elections.
Public comments need to be submitted by 10/20/25. Please write to EAC to submit your comments. It's easy! Just click on the link below:

www.regulations.gov/document/EAC...

a woman says your vote is your power in a purple jacket

ALT: a woman says your vote is your power in a purple jacket

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!

Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 6d

This was old. I would probably look at guidelines from respected medical societies like @acog.org

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 7d

One more thing: the change in recommendations from MMRV being an option for the first dose to recommending giving them separately is a relatively minor change. But it removes choice, which is exactly what they say (falsely) that they care about. I fear it bodes ill for the future.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 7d

For science based vaccine recommendations for kids, go to the AAP, a trusted resource for parents and clinicians alike.
downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-...

downloads.aap.org

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 7d

The science remains the same. Covid vaccines reduce morbidity and mortality in every age group. They are very safe.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 7d

The CDC has finally given #Covid vaccine recommendations that are likely to drive down already low vax rates. They have removed blanket recommendations for universal Covid vax and instead recommend discussion w a clinician. This will decrease access and uptake but at least VFC kids will have access.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 9d

Same. The combination of cruelty and idiocy would be unbelievable if it weren't happening in front of our eyes.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 9d

Friends, get your flu shot in the next couple of weeks. It's an easy way to keep yourself and your family healthy and reduce your risk of being hospitalized with the flu this season.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 9d

There is some truth in this: "The politicians are afraid for their lives. That's the only reason they say nothing is happening." Describes what's going on in the Senate and House pretty well. That, plus greed, racism, and the bizarre urge to cover up criminal pedophilia and abuse.

Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 9d

I am so stuck on this question. It would be so simple to stop if only there were some will and spine.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 10d

Good. Co-sign. This was outrageous and senseless like so many other things they're doing. Hope the fee gets tossed out.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 10d

In what appears to be the first major challenge to the new $100,000 fee required for H-1B visa applications, a coalition of health care providers, religious groups, university professors and others filed a federal lawsuit Friday to stop the plan.

Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

In what appears to be the first major challenge to the new $100,000 fee required for H-1B visa applications, a coalition of health care providers, religious groups, university professors and others filed a federal lawsuit Friday to stop the plan.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 10d

I'm so glad he's home safe but so sorry you went through that when he was peacefully protesting

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 11d

Drove past the VA Clinic in Kona today — please know that veterans’ health services are still open during the shutdown. If you need care, please reach out.

Mahalo to all our VA staff working hard to support those who served and to all of our federal workers keeping things moving in tough times.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 11d

Republicans shut down the government bc they want the American people to suffer so they can get richer.

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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 14d

I’m sorry, was it the DEMOCRATS who defunded Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to give tax breaks to billionaires

Nope-that was Trump

With votes from MAGA Senators like Roger Marshall

Now hundreds of rural hospitals will probably have to close

And only the Democrats are trying to stop this

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Analisa Swan (she/her) @analisaswan.bsky.social · 14d

Felon/GOP control ALL THE BRANCHES of government & are shutting down the government! They ripped away healthcare for millions of Americans, skyrocketing prices, throwing citizens lives into chaos! Why? Because felon/GOP are pocketing the people’s $ enriching themselves & corrupt billionaire cronies!

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 16d

And they're literally planning to shut down the government bc they don't want us to have healthcare and they don't want to #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
So there's that as another reason to not trust a thing they say. /end rant

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 16d

Also, there are no separate component vaccines for MMR, and vaccines save lives & don't cause autism. And autistic people, just like neurotypical people, can live healthy and fulfilling lives. So these bozos could shut up and do us a favor (but they won't).

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 16d

However, Tylenol (acetaminophen, which I can pronounce) is safe for babies, although any young infant with a fever should be seen by a doctor to evaluate for more serious infections.

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Dr. Maya @drdrmaya.bsky.social · 16d

Doctor here who has never heard of "medbeds." Jus sayin
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-79-pos...

Trump, 79, Deletes Weird AI Video Shilling Magic Beds

The “medbed” that Trump promoted is a far-right conspiracy theory.

www.thedailybeast.com

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