market manipulation is now legal policy and totally fine to do in the united states

If that isn’t market manipulation then I don’t know what is tbh

Yes, a total reset is sometimes necessary (for me). If I need it I’ll get back to it at some point.

HARD agree. Especially with the past 3 episodes. He is killing it!

The collective infectious disease community anytime RFK shares a new strategy

I just want to leave.

My jaw DROPPED

Damn, “Prayer of the Refugee” by Rise Against hits kinda different these days

The #PEPFAR tracker is following the real time impact of each passing day of the funding suspensions spurred by the USAID funding freeze. Although there is a waiver to allow dispersion of ART, this is not happening because clinic workers have been laid off. People are dying.
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I highly suggest reading “The Shock Doctrine” by Naomi Klein if you haven’t already! It feels almost spot on for what this administration is trying to do.

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✨no matter where you are everyone is always connected ✨ #fyp TikTok video by miller morris, m.a., m.p.h.

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Just a reminder that in 2019, RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine misinformation campaign helped cause a measles outbreak in Samoa that killed 83 people, mostly kids.

Do you really want him to lead the Department of Health and Human Services?

Hey Bluesky, I am excited by all the energy coalescing on this platform. It seems like a place for strategic thinking, which we badly need.

A few initial thoughts:

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If you could only assign one of these to the class, which one would you choose?

Don’t worry, I’ll just add this under my post

Spotify: March was your Francophile Cowgirl Crush Punk phase
Me: Uh huh that’s right
Spotify: In July you had a Surf Princess Girl Math Autoerotic-core moment
Me: I recall that, yes

pete hegseth doesn't want women to serve in combat roles yet he has his mother out here fighting his battles....

Just finished listening to Pathogenesis by John Kennedy, and it was amazing. Any similar reads you’d suggest?

Oh, I will be reading the fuck out of this

I’m just happy to be here.

My posts and reposts will probably range from current events/health research/news to pop culture/memes/general silliness. Giving you all a heads-up now! 2/2

Hi everyone! I’m excited to be on such a cool platform with some incredible people. My name is Amiah, and I am a recent MPH grad (2023). I’m interested in learning about public health interventions in humanitarian settings and emergencies, but I also enjoy public health research/news in general. 1/2

Kendrick dropped this album and gave us enough time to learn the lyrics before the Super Bowl.

Thanks, Flavor Flav

Trans Day of Remembrance Marked with Grim Murder Data At least 350 transgender and gender-diverse people have been murdered over the past year, according to the Trans Murder Monitoring Project, a global initiative of Transgender Europe (TGEU).

At least 350 transgender and gender-diverse people have been murdered over the past year, according to the Trans Murder Monitoring Project.

This Trans Day of Remembrance should serve as a rallying cry for vigilance, protection, and action.

I made one for 'types of paper in epidemiology and public health'
#EpiSky

We now have 3 starter packs for Global Health Nerds!

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go.bsky.app/RScFWyt

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Will keep updating!

As an epidemiologist, I cannot stress enough how much you all need to heed this warning.

- shingles (for the elderly)
- pneumonia updates
- flu
- COVID boosters (which I do 2x a year b/c insurance pays for me)
- HPV (which prevents CANCER in men and women)

They’re talking about banning vaccines.