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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 06/10/2026

It's called ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE you incompetent cheeto And you know what helps slow the development of resistance down? Preventive measures. LIKE VACCINES 💉 -screeches in harpy- (Fyi there is no currently licensed plague vaccine but the point still stands)

Screenshot from Twitter.com, username @Acyn. Text reads as follows:

Q: Are you concerned about the outbreak in Russia?

Trump: I am. The pneumonia plague, if you call it. That's a disease we used to be able control. But somehow those microbes have gotten stronger and smarter. They're like an army. The germs have really become relatively stronger than they were, and things that used to work on pneumonia don't work as well anymore

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 02/10/2026

Good morning & Happy Friday 🍁🎃🐈‍⬛ Fed up with food recalls and other generally horrible news? Only one more week in GA until you can early vote and make these turds accountable. Go forth and fuck their shit up.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 02/10/2026

How are we doing tonight, fam? I love the understated implosion happening in 3, but I’m personally more 7 drama.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 01/10/2026

🧵 1/ Our service members accept risks in service to this country. Their health should not be one of them. Eight sailors in the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during its extended deployment. Mental health. Safe living conditions. Adequate food. Sanitation. Sleep.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 30/09/2026

Adios from the public health trenches, where sometimes my best coping strategy is a little laugh— an ounce of prevention if you will 😉 As spotted on campus today, “what doesn’t kill you, mutates and tries again” So mask up, vax up, wash your hands & don’t give evolution extra material 😂 G’night🌙✨

Photo of a square sign on an office wall that reads “What doesn’t kill you, mutates and tries again”. The text is arranged in a circle, and in the center of the circle are drawings of a variety of multicolored pathogens.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 24/09/2026

Ovarian cancer symptoms can be vague and easy to overlook. Know what to watch for: 💙 Bloating 💙 Pelvic or abdominal pain 💙 Trouble eating or feeling full quickly 💙 Urinary frequency These symptoms can have many causes. But if they’re new & persist for a few weeks, talk with a clinician

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Know the symptoms: Bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, urinary frequency, trouble eating or feeling full quickly

Graphic from National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 24/09/2026

Can't believe we have to say this in 2026, but for the love of cheese PLEASE 🥺 WASH 🫧 YOUR 🫵 HANDS 🤲 you should not have to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this just. freaking. do it.

A screengrab of an official CDC post. In the background, a small person is cupping their hands under a stream of water while a larger person cups their hands around the smaller person's hands. The foreground text reads "Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about which actions they recommend you take: frequent handwashing, surface disinfecting, getting a vaccination, opening windows or using air filters, testing and treatment."

But like. Most of these things you should just... do??? why are you talking to your doctor about opening a window. Wash your hands goddammit. Clean your countertops. This is just basic stuff, folks.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 20/09/2026

7/ Ok, yes, this is technical and jargonny and in the weeds…. and also really important. www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va... gives some great examples of what to write, depending on if you’re a parent, a clinician, a pharmacist. (See screenshot 👇)

Read the text here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/cidrap-op-ed-hhs-asking-what-call-vaccine-recommendations-you-have-4-days-weigh

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 18/09/2026

Hi, CDC here 👋, We’d like to be excluded from this gross narrative of political propaganda. We do not dispute PA’s health department’s official count of 4 measles associated deaths & would request that HHS leave our names out of their filthy, lying mouths.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 18/09/2026

Congrats babes, we made it to Friday.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 15/09/2026

🚨 Hispanic Heritage Month starts today Sept 15 (yes, mid-month, we'll explain). Through Oct 15 we're celebrating 60M+ people, 20+ countries, every race and language under the sun — the history, the heroes, the food. One thing up front: racism is not welcome here. Let's go. ✊

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 10/09/2026

More political shenanigans that will only hurt our health and security: Three CDC country offices closing by the end of September. Scroll down to Section 2 in the 📄 🔗👇 emilysbass.substack.com/p/parallel-s...

Quote from Emily Bass article: "Two More CDC Global Offices To Shut Down by the End of September: Angola and South Sudan join Zimbabwe in closing without consideration of global health security risks due to Department of State Budgetary Control"

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 09/09/2026

In keeping with the cute animals this week, this axolotl says good morning. These aquatic salamanders exist in a permanently juvenile state and can regenerate lost body parts, including brains. If only other permanent juveniles could grow more brain cells, maybe we wouldn’t be in this mess!

Pink axolotl salamander with feathery external gills looks out at the camera from inside a planted aquarium.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 09/09/2026

I always thought the figure was screaming, but they are blocking out the screams of the world. This perspective has strangely brought me hope though because sometimes resilience isn’t fixing the world. It’s protecting enough of yourself to keep standing in it. Keep standing friends. Good night.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 08/09/2026

Good Morning! 🌞 We are back to bringing you public health updates with our usual wit and charm. While we wait for this week's nonsense, here's some advice from a sloth: Do what you need to do, use your energy wisely, and don't worry if everyone else seems to be moving faster.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 02/09/2026

💚💚 We support our state & local health departments 💚💚 This was CDC’s original post—& how CDC should communicate that support. Then it was deleted & 🧠🪱 + our new CDC director (🤬) turned public health into a political fight with PA DOH. MMR vaccines save lives. So do health departments.

Original tweet from CDC.

“HHS and CDC extend their condolences to the families and communities affected by two measles-associated deaths in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. CDC is working closely with state and local health departments to strengthen response efforts, rapidly support affected communities across the state, and communicate the steps people can take to slow the spread of measles. The MMR vaccine provides the most effective protection against measles and helps prevent its spread. CDC will continue to follow Pennsylvania's lead and provide resources to support the state's response."

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 31/08/2026

The DTaP and Tdap vaccines protect you from diptheria. Diptheria is a bacterial infection that can result in ulceration and blockage of the airway. #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 31/08/2026

📈 The summer COVID surge has started and cases are on the rise. ✅ If you have risk factors for progression to severe COVID illness and have symptoms, get tested 🧪 so you can get treated 💊 COVID treatment decreases risk of severe illness and hospitalization

Table titled "Example of high-risk factors for progression" with two columns: "Example health condition" and "Example therapeutics." Health conditions listed include age 75 years or older; fewer than 1% peripheral B cells after at least 6 months of treatment; congenital agammaglobulinemia; hematopoietic stem cell transplant within 2 years or with active graft-versus-host disease; hematologic malignancy on therapy; HIV infection with CD4 count below 200; other severe primary immunodeficiency; solid organ transplant; and solid tumor on treatment. Example therapeutics include B-cell–depleting agents within the past 12 months (such as rituximab, ofatumumab, ocrelizumab), CAR-T therapy within the past 12 months, abatacept, tyrosine kinase inhibitors (such as imatinib and ibrutinib), high-dose corticosteroids (equivalent to at least 20 mg prednisone daily for at least 4 weeks), and anthracycline derivatives. A note states that the listed therapeutics are examples that predispose to substantial immunosuppression.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 28/08/2026

CDC’s new director, Dr. Erica Schwartz is on the case solving problems of her own making.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 28/08/2026

(1/2) Fun fact Friday: Did you know that Sam Brown-Parks, Regional Director of HHS, Region IV is an MD, AND an actress for shows like “Paternity Court”, AND the youngest Avon Rep there ever was…

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 28/08/2026

Hey guys! look! Caroline DingleBerry made her first post as CDC’s new Acting Director of Comms. She and her lackeys totally didn’t hijack CDC’s X channel to post some political, sycophant bullshit…

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 28/08/2026

Good morning, happy Friday, & happy Summerween! We hope you celebrate accordingly.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 27/08/2026

Measles outbreaks continue across the US. Make sure you and your children are up to date with measles vaccine. Babies living in or going to outbreak areas can receive dose 1 as early as 6 mo www.cdc.gov/measles/down... www.cdc.gov/measles/data...

Bar chart titled "Yearly measles cases" showing reported annual measles cases from 2000 through July 30, 2026. The chart includes tabs for "2000–Present" (selected) and "1985–Present." The y-axis ranges from 0 to 2,500 measles cases, and the x-axis shows years from 2000 to 2026. Most years from 2000 through 2024 have fewer than 500 reported cases, with notable increases in 2014 (about 670 cases) and 2019 (about 1,275 cases). Cases rise sharply in 2025 (2,289 cases) and remain high in 2026 (2,371 cases as of July 30), making 2026 the highest year shown.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 27/08/2026

How hard and how long can you work in hot temperatures? The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has issued recommended work/rest schedules for different temperatures: www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2... TL;DR: The hotter the temp, the longer you should rest

Color-coded chart showing recommended work/rest schedules based on air temperature (90–112°F) and workload intensity (light, moderate, or heavy). Rows list temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit, and columns indicate whether normal work is recommended or specify work/rest intervals (for example, 45/15, 30/30, or 20/40 minutes). Cells are shaded from green (normal) to yellow, orange, and red to indicate increasing heat risk, with dark red labeled "Caution." Two example callout boxes explain that at 104°F, heavy work should follow a 20 minutes work/40 minutes rest schedule, and at 108°F, moderate work requires extreme caution because the risk of heat injury is high.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 26/08/2026

🩱Choosing a swim suit color is more than just a fashion choice. It's a safety choice. Being able to see your child in the water is critical. In this image Top row: swimsuit is just below the surface Bottom row: swimsuit 18in below with water agitation ✅bright neon colors 🚫white, light gray/blue

Alt text: "Infographic titled 'Swim Suit Color Test Results' from Alive Solutions, showing a grid of color swatches paired with underwater photos. High visibility colors: The bright/saturated tones stand out most clearly against the turquoise water. Orange, magenta/pink, and purple suits create strong contrast and are easy to spot in the underwater shots. Red also reads fairly well, though it can shift toward a darker, less vivid tone underwater. Low visibility colors: White, gray, light gray, and black suits appear to blend most into the underwater environment—gray tones especially can disappear into the bluish-green water and shadow areas, while black becomes nearly indistinguishable from dark water or shadows.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 24/08/2026

The polio vaccine protects you from getting polio virus. Polio vaccine eliminated polio from the US but polio infections still occurs elsewhere in the world. Polio can cause permanent muscle weakness and paralysis. #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 21/08/2026

Basically 🫩 (Credit to unnamed CDCer)

Picture with text that says “This summer has everything: E.coli berries, uninspected beef cuts, that thing where you ge an email telling you to send personal medical info to a random shared box…

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 19/08/2026

Swimming and water safety programs are critical for preventing drowning. Look for programs at your local YMCA, parks department, and community centers.

Graphic with the headline 'Drowning prevention is a family activity!' and text stating 'Swim lessons for parents and toddlers are a first step toward water safety.' Illustration shows a simple orange silhouette of an adult holding hands with a child standing in wavy blue water. Footer shows logos for HealthyChildren.org and the American Academy of Pediatric

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 19/08/2026

Good morning! ☀️ Our new Acting Deputy Director of Public Affairs & Communications (and Project 2025 🤮 contributor) writes Christian government fan fiction—complete with “clean and wholesome” romance. It’s Wednesday. Give us a snippet of YOUR best government fan fiction. 🍿

Book cover: Above Bold and True. As one could expect from this author, all characters are white. White woman in the front and an older white man with white hair behind her on the left and, let me guess, her hot throb Ivy Leagues boy with a blazer on the right.

Description of the book:
Sometimes faith calls us to be true.

Sometimes it calls us to be bold.

And sometimes, it calls us to be above bold.

Lyla King never expected that staying true to her faith would place her at the center of history. As a gifted White House legislative strategist, she has built her career on wisdom, integrity, and an unwavering devotion to God. In a city where power is bought with compromise, Lyla and three close friends quietly refuse to bend - and their conviction soon draws the attention of the most powerful man in the world: the President of the United States.

What begins as a routine assignment becomes a dangerous mission of international diplomacy, political intrigue, and impossible choices. As tensions rise at home and abroad, Lyla must navigate rival agendas, threats to national security, and a high-stakes congressional delegation to one of the world's most volatile regions - all while questions of trust, purpose, and love test both her courage and her faith.

But the greatest battles are not always fought in the halls of power. As her influence grows and her responsibilities multiply, Lyla discovers that God's plans are often far bigger than the ones we dream for ourselves.

A modern-day retelling of the biblical book of Daniel, Above Bold: True is the first novel in the Above Bold series - a sweeping story of political suspense, heartfelt friendship, inspiring faith, and unforgettable clean romance. It is a powerful reminder of what it means to stand firm when compromise seems easier, to trust God when the future is uncertain, and to discover that staying true is the truest victory of all.

Readers will love:

A clean and wholesome romance with no explicit content
Faith and courage tested under real pressure
Washington, D.C. political intrigue and suspense
A close-knit, found-family friendship
A fresh, modern take on the story of Daniel

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 17/08/2026

The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) protects you against mumps virus. Mumps can cause inflammation of the brain and inflammation of the testes leading to infertility. #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 17/08/2026

📈 The summer COVID surge has started and cases are on the rise, particularly in the South. ✅ If you have risk factors for progression to severe COVID illness and have symptoms, get tested 🧪 so you can get treated 💊 COVID treatment decreases risk of severe illness and hospitalization

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 13/08/2026

In 2026 as of July 30, there have been 37 new measles outbreaks with 2,371 confirmed cases across 44 states Make sure you and your children are up to date with measles vaccine. Babies living in or going to outbreak areas can receive dose 1 as early as 6 mo www.cdc.gov/measles/down...

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 13/08/2026

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 12/08/2026

Drowning is a leading cause of death for U.S. kids under 5. It can happen silently and in seconds. Assign a water watcher to keep eyes on kids in/near water at all times. Make sure the water watcher has no distractions.

Graphic with the headline 'Cooking dinner? Choose someone else to be the designated water watcher!' and text noting that one study found half of child drownings occur between 4 and 6 p.m., the busiest swim time, when adults may be distracted by meal prep. Illustration shows an adult and child playing in an above-ground pool on the left, while another adult grills on the lawn to the right. Footer reads 'Learn more at HealthyChildren.org,' with logos for HealthyChildren.org and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 12/08/2026

HHS🤡 is dragging their feet when it comes to giving us the leave hours we’re owed after not receiving the full performance awards WE EARNED. We seriously need some time off to rest, reset, and recharge from all the nonsense. Good morning! 🫩 Ilustrador: Dani Brook

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 12/08/2026

Alright folks. I'm in a dark place tonight and the news isn't cheering me up. You know what is? This raccoon bookmark. Going to go use it while reading some Dungeon Crawler Carl and put the brain into hibernate. Goodnight!

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 12/08/2026

Jay Bhattacharya, who has been serving as the interim CDC director, sent his goodbye email today. Every political from this admin writes with a tone of profound surprise that CDC staff are highly competent and dedicated. Like. No shit. Don't let the door hit you on the ass on your way out, Jay.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 10/08/2026

The Tdap and DTaP vaccines protect you against pertussis (whooping cough). Whooping cough can cause severe illness and death in young babies and the elderly. It's especially important to get vaccinated if pregnant to protect your newborn. #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 10/08/2026

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 07/08/2026

What sycophant dweeb thought this shit was appropriate to put up at the same time as Officer Rose’s memorial today? Help us spice up our day with insults! We’ll go first. Does the ai slop on his left wrist read “coc” to anyone else? Too little too late to show up for the pride parade, Jay.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 07/08/2026

(1/4) Trigger warning: grief. We hold heavy hearts today in posting. Tomorrow marks a year since a domestic terrorist fired 500 rounds of ammunition into CDC’s Roybal campus as employees were leaving for the day and children were playing outside at the onsite childcare center.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 06/08/2026

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 05/08/2026

Drowning is a leading cause of death for U.S. kids under 5. It can happen silently and in seconds. Assign a water watcher to keep eyes on kids in/near water at all times. Don't assume other adults or even lifeguards have eyes on your kid especially in crowded areas.

Graphic stating 'Assign a water watcher—an adult who will pay constant attention to children in the water.' Below, a list titled 'If you are the water watcher, be sure to:' includes putting down your cell phone, avoiding other activities, supervising even if there are lifeguards, and switching off with another adult for breaks. An illustration of an eye appears on the right. Footer shows logos for HealthyChildren.org and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 03/08/2026

The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) protects you against rubella virus. If you are infected with rubella while pregnant, the virus can cause serious birth defects in your baby. #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 03/08/2026

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 03/08/2026

Good morning. Rainy Mondays make us want to pull the covers over our head and return to our burrow, much like these Magellanic Penguins, one of the few species of penguins that create burrows for nests. What’s your favorite burrowing animal? Badger? Prairie dog? Burrowing owl?

Two brown and white fluffy penguin chicks at the opening of a sandy burrow

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 30/07/2026

Good morning to everyone who isn’t a nasty skank bitch named Rand Paul 💅

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 28/07/2026

1/3 Yesterday, we at CDC/HHS received this newsletter from RFK Jr. 🧠🪱 From it, you’d have no idea that CDC and our partners are dealing with Ebola, measles, and a major multistate Cyclospora outbreak.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 24/07/2026

Good morning! Happy Friday. Ode to Jimothy spotted in Krog Street Tunnel, ATL. Just a reminder to never stop being your authentic self ❤️

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