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It’s just another example of how DOGE made things worse not better but will pretend it’s a win.

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And DOGE gutted the program. The team at the CDC that was working on NBS modernization was largely fired meaning the work is halted and states now aren’t going to get the support and updates they need.

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The CDC has been in a years long effort to modernize and improve the NBS platform for the 21st century and expand its capabilities and ease of use. It’s work that would make public health more efficient, save money, and save lives.

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For example, if there’s an E. coli outbreak in a local area, states can use NBS to identify and examine cases and trace back to the source of the infection preventing it from getting worse.

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NBS is used in over 18 states and territories, including Texas who is currently dealing with a measles epidemic, and is the cornerstone of good public health efforts.

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National Electronic Disease Surveillance System Base System

NBS is an integrated disease surveillance system that makes it easier for state public health officials to identify and combat outbreaks at the local level. www.cdc.gov/nbs/php/inde...

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Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response

As this story goes out on @npr.org and folks wonder about multiple outbreaks, something that’s been lost in all the firings was how a system the CDC built to support disease monitoring and prevention was gutted by DOGE. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

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Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne diseases.

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Measles and Immune Amnesia | ASM.org

Not only is measles highly contagious and deadly but even if you survive it, your body can experience “immune amnesia” meaning your body loses immunity to conditions you have previously survived. This means you risk getting secondary infections that could also prove deadly. asm.org/articles/201...

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Measles is much more serious than a rash and fever: it also causes immune amnesia and leaves patients especially vulnerable to secondary infection.

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AltFDA @altfda.altgov.info · 27/02/2025

While this is bad, the main euro manufacture (egg based) and the us manufactures with mRNA based vaccines with confer with the WHO on strains of interest. Also note: the mRNA vaccines had more efficacy this season (in the US) and take far less time to stand up a supply.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 27/02/2025

There are now 955 cases & 60 deaths from an unknown illness in DRC (links below). As this outbreak is growing, CDC is not permitted to exchange information with WHO and USAID outbreak response support is banned. Yesterday the Supreme court “paused” a federal judge order for USAID payments to resume.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 26/02/2025

❓Ask Us Anything! We will hold the AMA on BSky tomorrow and are excited to your answer questions. Currently Thursday 2/27 at 9PM ET but we are working on finding a time that works better for international folks. Stay tuned!

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Texts with my pediatrician

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

CSPAN Caller from West Virginia: I’m a diabetic and I’m on Medicare. When Biden was in there, my insulin was $6 for a 28 day supply. I just went to CVS, it went back up to $80…

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Alt US Digital Service @altusds.altgov.info · 25/02/2025

🚨 "Move fast and break things" sounds great—until it’s your Social Security check that’s missing or your healthcare application that’s glitched. Government must prioritize stability over speed. Here’s why: www.wethebuilders.org/posts/move-f... #SaveOurServices #altgov #altUSDS #DefendDemocracy

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Why "move fast and break things" doesn't work for government | We the Builders

We find the truth and tell the truth

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Alt CDC 2 @altcdc2.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

We all agree that Musk’s crusade against remote work has everything to do with him being a terrible leader, boss, and human being right? If you’re good at management and leadership you don’t need to be in the same room or same building as your employees.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 24/02/2025

URGENT: The House is set to vote tomorrow on whether to advance $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid — eviscerating essential programs that provide lifesaving services for people with disabilities, children, seniors, and more. Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.

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Congress: Save Medicaid Now

Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.

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There’s so much more but this is a good start. What other proven facts should we urge the Speaker to accept since he’s out here saying “data doesn’t lie?”

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Continued: - Cutting off access to abortions has harmed and killed women and babies - Gutting Medicaid and Medicare will destroy rural hospitals, shuttering them and killing Americans - Providing access to birth control would actually reduce the number of abortions

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Continued: - The vast majority of sexual predators of children are not drag queens - Early education in consent for children helps protect them from being abused - Nobody is using a litter box in a public school - Trans people existing does not affect you negatively in any way

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Since he wants to talk about data, let’s highlight some real data he should be aware of: - Vaccines don’t cause autism - Vaccines save lives and are good for the economy - There’s a measles epidemic happening right now in Texas - There’s a bird flu epidemic we should be fighting

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Speaker Johnson is either dense or deliberately misleading. Both probably. You can absolutely use data to lie. DOGE is doing it all the damned time. This thread does a great job explaining.

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Alt US Digital Service @altusds.altgov.info · 24/02/2025

Looks like they’re using the USWDS for design and it doesn’t come with a Bluesky logo out of the box from what I remember. They’ll have to make one.

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This weekend, feds were asked to submit a list of 5 accomplishments to HR@opm.gov by Mon. at 11:59pm ET. Spoiler: we did the math and this creates almost $18M of waste (!!!) Read our newest post about this fun work assignment and what you can do: www.wethebuilders.org/posts/what-w...

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No. Wasn’t aware there was a vetting process we needed to follow. CDC’s a big agency. We don’t all know each other. Though if we are on campus we may have both stood in the same line in the cafeteria for Chick-fil-a or my favorite, Ethiopian food.

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In short, ask your supervisor for guidance and ask for them to respond to you before EOD on Monday with written instructions on what to say.

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:: Elon’s Progress Report :: By now, many Feds have received an email demanding they send a 5-bullet progress report to “HR” on Monday. We, the #AltGovs, advise federal staff to NOT COMPLY. Remember professional ethics.

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We figured it would cost about $17 million to comply with the dumb email. Such efficient very wow.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 23/02/2025

Hey look everyone, turns out agency heads don’t actually need to listen to whatever bullshit Musk says. They’ve had the right to refuse all along. *looks at HHS and CDC leadership* #DoNotComplyInAdvance

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Goodnight friends. Don’t let the forkers ruin your Sunday.

Angry woman yelling at cat meme. On the left is a picture of a blonde woman yelling angrily and pointing a finger accusingly while a friend has an arm around her shoulders. On the right (facing her) is a picture of a white cat sitting at a table looking shocked and angry. Over the woman it says “give me five bullet points!!”. Over the cat it says “you’re not the boss of me!!!”

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