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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Public health has been in a spooky place lately, with measles outbreaks, food safety issues galore, and the general vibes being off. In honor of the spookiest spooky season in recent memory, we have some new stuff in our store: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Happy to share that CDC Mutual Aid has a FRESH summer merch drop, featuring some new designs: "Public Health is for EVERYONE," "Make Government Jobs Boring Again," a design honoring vaccine scientists, and some very nerdy public health-themed soccer jerseys. cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

We're wishing @drdebhoury.bsky.social a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We're lucky to have you still fighting for us! There's still time to donate to Dr. Houry's birthday fundraiser for CDC Mutual Aid: tinyurl.com/24rwr7z2 And a huge shout out to the folks who have donated already: Almost $3500 raised!

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Deb Houry @drdebhoury.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It's not too late to give to @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social Appreciate all who have donated for this fundraiser so far- yesterday was a tough reminder of the 2400 staff laid off one year ago- this is a positive way to support these impacted amazing public health people. Thanks for considering

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Today was the 1 year anniversary of the DOGE-driven Reductions In Force (RIFs) at CDC. Thousands of our colleagues were fired without cause and without notice. When photos started circulating of these whiteboards, I remember bawling my eyes out.

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Happy (early) Birthday, @drdebhoury.bsky.social! Thank you for always standing up, speaking out, and looking out for CDC workers. 🥹 We are so lucky to have a leader like you! 👑 You can donate to Dr. Houry's birthday fundraiser for CDC Mutual Aid here: tinyurl.com/24rwr7z2

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We hope that our colleagues who were RIFed or placed on Administrative Leave last year first on the list to be hired back!

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 23/03/2026

💚 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

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From Gratitude to Action

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Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

This! What is the country willing to go in debt for?

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

RFK Jr. fired all of the legitimate scientific experts on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and replaced them with unqualified political appointees. A judge just ruled that the new members were not appropriately appointed, so ACIP cannot meet this week to spread more misinformation.

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Prasad Jallepalli, MD, PhD @prasad.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

we are losing so much talent, progress, and hope for no good reason www.vox.com/future-perfe...

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

There was a great interview on NPR this week featuring current and former CDC workers - and CDC Mutual Aid is mentioned! Check it out if you missed it: wbhm-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/wbhm.org...

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After firings, funding cuts, and a shooting, can a demoralized CDC workforce recover? | WBHM 90.3

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

David was an ORISE fellow at CDC. After his fellowship was unexpectedly cut short, CDC Mutual Aid was able to provide him with funds to help cover essential living expenses. He found the generosity of our donors "deeply touching and inspiring." Read David's story here: tinyurl.com/54ua9rs2

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Six months. In six months as "Acting Director," he never held an All-Staff meeting to address CDC workers and rarely made it to CDC campus. (Telework for me but never for thee!)

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 12/02/2026

💚 Looking for ways to support CDC staff? Check out @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social. In 2025 CDC mutual aid gifted more than $200,000 to nearly 170 CDCers who lost their income. 💚 💵 See here for donations: www.cdcresourceportal.org 🛒 Check out the CDC mutual aid store: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

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From Gratitude to Action: The Feb 14 Challenge Help us kick off the new season with strength. We are raising $75,000 by February 14th

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

📣 Nobody is coming to save us. Nobody is coming to save public health. We must do it ourselves. Join an organization, find an event, bring friends. Comment your suggestions below 👇 www.mobilize.us/indivisible/ www.fiftyfifty.one/ www.findaprotest.info/map theblop.org/ #weekinprotest

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Welp, here we are again.... another government shutdown. 🫠 This is a good time to share our "Government Shutdown Survival Guide" again... www.cdcresourceportal.org/resources/sh... Let us know if you can think of other resources to add!

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

New public health merch alert! 3 new designs from CDC artists ("Love your Community - Vaccinate!", "Public Health is Love", and "We Are Public Health" design featuring 70+ public health roles!) as well as CDC Mutual Aid merch & a few items honoring Dr. Foege. cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

A pink shirt on a white background. The image on the shirt is a red heart with a handwritten font inside that says "Love your Community - Vaccinate!"

A white shirt with blue baseball-style sleeves. The text on the front of the shirt says "Public Health Is Love" with a pair of blue hands forming a heart shape with their fingers.

An arm with a grey sweater sleeve reaches into the frame; the hand is holding a white tote bag with yellow straps. The design on the bag says "We Are Public Health in black font; around these words are a word cloud with 70+ public health job roles listed. The design is printed on both sides of the bag.

A blue wall hanging on a wooden dowel is being held up by its hanging string. The blue flag-shaped wall art has black font that reads: "We will live through this drought of values, principles, and facts and again apply our talents to improving global public health and happiness. Do not back down. - Dr. Bill Foege"

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

In 2025, the CDC Mutual Aid Network Fund received a $10,000 donation from CDC Federal Credit Union (Which we're just now able to announce!) This generous contribution was part of Elan Credit Card's Charitable Giving program. Thank you for investing in our mission! tinyurl.com/2s43t7hf

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Today, we lost an incredible public health leader: Former CDC Director (1977-1983) William "Bill" Foege. He led CDC's efforts to eradicate Smallpox; he inspired MANY generations of public health workers, and he defended us to the end. ❤️‍🩹 www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/u...

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William H. Foege, Key Figure in the Eradication of Smallpox, Dies at 89

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Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

He was one of us. He took the same oath that all CDC and HHS employees take.

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

"We will live through this drought of values, principles, and facts and again apply our talents to improving global health and happiness. Do not back down." - Bill Foege.

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

“I see the philosophy of science as breaking down the walls of ignorance to find truth. I see the philosophy of medicine as the ability to apply that truth to your patients. And I see the philosophy of public health is to apply that truth to everybody.” - William (Bill) Foege, Former CDC Director.

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

We are just a few donations away from reaching 1,000 donations to the CDC Mutual Aid Fund! To celebrate this milestone, we're giving away a special gift to our 1,000th donor. 🎁 Will your donation be #1000? Visit www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...!

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

It's a bad flu season, folks - stay safe out there!

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Everywhere we look, we see reasons why improving public health infrastructure and investing in our public health workforce is so important. Novel virus emergence (and re-emergence) is just one of many!

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Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Tobacco use is leading cause of preventable disease, disability, & death in USA. Why did admin fire CDC's tobacco prevention & control experts? Illegal RIFs didn’t just eliminate jobs, they have silenced science. Critical data on tobacco use & its harms are NOT being published through MMWR. 1/2 🧵

what happens when you fire every tobacco control expert at CDC?
email from CDC's MMWR staff person to a tobacco prevention and control author.

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

If you're looking to max out your charitable contributions for 2025, you have a few hours left to donate to the CDC Mutual Aid Fund. 😀 We're at 86% of our 2025 end-of-year goal! ($215,000 of $250,000) www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

We're taking a moment to reflect today on everything that has happened this year. One VERY bright spot? We've raised more than $215,000 this year, thanks to all of you. It's hard to find the words to express the depth of our gratitude for this show of solidarity. www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate

Dark blue letters spell out "Solidarity, Not Charity" and "CDC MUTUAL AID" underneath, with an image of two bright blue hands clasped together vertically, invoking the idea of lifting someone up. This appears on a golden yellow background.

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

"At the time of the CDC shooting on August 8, I believed that experience would be the defining trauma of 2025. I was wrong." This was a sobering reminder of everything that CDC employees have endured this year. Thank you to our anonymous colleague for sharing what many of us have been feeling. ❤️‍🩹

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

We have some holiday-themed merchandise in our CDC Mutual Aid Fund Store, including ornaments and wrapping paper: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

A circular, white ceramic ornament with an umbrella in shades of blue and teal. The umbrella is accompanied by text that reads "Public Health Protects Us All." The ornament appears against a neutral-colored background and is surrounded by slices of orange, cinnamon sticks, and festive-looking holiday decor.

The image features a baby blue colored six-point ceramic ornament. The ornament design is a snowflake made of large and small spoons that converge into a snowflake pattern. The ornament has a gold thread and appears on a white background.

The image features wrapping paper with a baby blue colored background with a snowflake pattern. Upon further examination, the snowflakes are made of large and small spoons that converge into a repeating pattern of small and large snowflakes. The wrapping paper is photographed on a background of a light-colored wood, along with scissors, twine, and a gift tag.

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

She spent over a decade serving the public—responding to outbreaks, supporting global immunization, and telling life-saving stories. When unexpected layoffs and hardship hit her family, the CDC Mutual Aid Fund became a lifeline. ✨ This is why mutual aid matters. Read her story: tinyurl.com/ykmthcce

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

While the so-called ACIP meeting this week has been incredibly disheartening and dangerous, the one bright spot was hearing from our current and former CDC scientists who spoke to data and the scientific process and provided compelling public comments. We are proud of you. 🥹

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 05/12/2025

It is easy to feel discouraged. But we want to thank the many public health professionals, like Dr. Deb Houry, who continue to fight. Sharing her powerful op-ed. And a huge thank to all the current and former CDC career staff who work tirelessly to protect all people. 💚 time.com/7338714/dr-d...

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I Left the CDC 100 Days Ago. My Worst Fears About the Agency Are Coming True

"Things have not improved," writes Dr. Debra Houry. "They have worsened. And Congress has still failed to act."

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Deb Houry @drdebhoury.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

So many important organizations to support today on #GivingTuesday. Please consider supporting @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social 99% of donations go directly to fired/RIFed CDC workers and their families. www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This #GivingTuesday, you can support the displaced CDC workers who protected us for years. 99¢ of every dollar goes directly to helping them cover basic needs. They were there for us; Let's be there for them. 🔗 Donate: bit.ly/4oel9Vr 👕 Shop: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

We are ALWAYS thankful for public health, for public health workers, and of course - for all of you!!

A font-based image that reads "Always Thankful for Public Health" with a green olive branch and a orange-red branch of oak leaves and acorns.

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Are you in your "Save CDC" Era (like we are?) Check out the new merch we released this week: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me

Golden yellow t-shirt with blue writing that says "In my Save CDC Era"; text is surrounded by 4-pointed stars in shades of blue.

Green short-sleeve t-shirt with dark green text that says "Introverted but willing to discuss public health."

Black cropped feminine cut hoodie with green text that says "In my Save Public Health Era"; text is surrounded by 4-pointed stars in shades of green.

Blue short-sleeved t-shirt with dark purple text that reads "Public Health Nerd." across the chest.

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Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

👋Help! Last Call! 🔔 Public comments period closes today Nov 24, 2025 for RFK Jr’s next ACIP meeting. There are 732 comments as of this post. Can you help us get to at least 800 comments? 🗣️Speak up and get loud. 📣 Add your comment NOW! bit.ly/ACIPDec2025

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

On this Public Health Thank You Day, we're INCREDIBLY thankful for public health workers around the world - And of course, current and former CDC workers and CDC leaders. In many ways, our work and experience is needed now more than ever. We see you and we appreciate you!

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Deb Houry @drdebhoury.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

And we appreciate all that @firedbutfighting.bsky.social @altcdc.altgov.info and @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social continue to do for CDC staff and to protect the public's health. Standing shoulder to shoulder with you

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 21/11/2025

Earlier this week, a new page titled “Vaccines and Autism” appeared on the CDC website. The agency's employees are not happy about it. “The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”

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“Embarrassing” and “horrifying”: CDC workers describe the new vaccines and autism page

"The best way I can put it is it feels like we're on a hijacked airplane."

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

"It's a dangerous loss for every American." Recently, we were lucky to sit down with former CDC Medical Director @drdebhoury.bsky.social. Sharing her message about the thousands of CDC staff who have lost their jobs this year, and how you can help support them. www.youtube.com/shorts/v0NLT...

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CDC Mutual Aid Network Video with Deb Houry

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Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 16/11/2025

🧪🗳️Scientists and experts around the country: we need your voice now! Please join us November 20 for a virtual training on how the scientific community can stand up for our democracy and push back against the growing authoritarian threat in the US. Register here: act.ucsusa.org/44007SY

The Union of Concerned Scientists invites you to a virtual science advocacy training on how the scientific community can push back against the growing authoritarian threat and stand up for our democracy.

Scientists, doctors, engineers, social scientists, technical experts, public health professionals, and science supporters around the country, we need your voices now.

Date: Thursday, November 20
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Even though the government shutdown has ended, we know that people are still struggling. This is why we've increased our end-of-year fundraising goal to $250K - We want to be able to help as many of our colleagues as possible. We can't do that without you! www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate 3/3

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

CDC Mutual Aid Fund passed two milestones this month: 1. We have raised (and will fully distribute) over $100K to fired and furloughed CDC employees since April, thanks to our generous donors. 2. We have had an *800% increase in applications for assistance* since August. 1/3

An infographic about the CDC Mutual Aid Fund, including data as of November 11th: 480 applications received since April 2025, with an 800% increase from August-October. More than $100K raised, most of which has already been distributed. We're raising our fundraising goal to $250K by the end of the year.

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CDC Mutual Aid Network @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Did you know that about 25% of Federal workers are Veterans? It takes a special kind of dedication to serve your country in uniform and then come back for another tour of duty. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your dedicated public service. Happy Veterans' Day!

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