Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition)

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Fired federal employees working to protect public health. Learn more at: https://www.firedbutfighting.org linktr.ee/firedbutfighting

cat lounging next to it's portrait
In a world full of doctors be a Fauci
Button Up for Public Health Fresh designs for science lovers, vax champions, public health defenders, and those who are just "le tired." Grab 1 today. 9 designs of public health pins for tiny acts of advocacy.
Season of the Ticks
little cute kitten
We did it! close to 500K comments on OMB rule in the federal register
Public health officials: Check for ticks The ticks: find me picture of a strawberry with ticks on it.
Tips for Preventing Cyclosporiases Wash your fresh produce thoroughly with clean water. If you have lettuce, peel off the outer leaves and throw them away. You can also cook produce to kill the parasite. Keep your hands washed and your knives and surfaces clean.
Cyclospora Why is it so difficult to identify?
What is a Mosquito Pool? Instead of testing every mosquito individually, scientists group mosquitoes together. Usually same: species location collection date 50 mosquitoes in a pool
how do we track West Nile virus? it's more than just testing mosquitoes.
old CDC poster showing various prevention and control activities.
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with measles cases spiking, do you know what it looks like on different skin tones? pictures
CDC staffing by the numbers 2,400 Positions Eliminated in April 1, 2025 CDC Reduction in Force 1,600 Positions PROPOSED for elimination on May 1, 2025 ~1/3 Potential 2025 reduction of CDC workforce by OPM & HHS Full Substack article, “Insights from the DOGE Files” available from National Public Health Coalition. Based on documents contained in FDA's MSPB agency file.
The founding fathers believed in public health. They believed. they acted. you should too. George Washington led the way. “I have therefore determined that the troops shall be inoculated.” In 1777, Washington ordered the first mandate for mass inoculation of the Continental Army to protect them from smallpox. He fought smallpox with science. Vote for safer, Healthier people. Honoring 250 years as a nation and 80 years with the CDC.
people on top of Empire State Building with a flag with words on it "Prevention is powerful when it reaches everyone."
What not to eat at the BBQ potato salad sitting in sun food on reused plates undercooked meat mixed serving tray outside cheese tray food at room temp for more than 2 hours or outside at 90 degrees fahrenheit or above for one hour
If seen being patriotic this week: It’s... ❤️Affordable healthcare for everyone 🤍Evidence-based policies 💙Health equity ❤️Environmental justice 🤍Reproductive healthcare access 💙Clean water and air ❤️ Action on gun violence 🤍 No one, especially kids in detention (esp. kids) 💙 Free school lunches Kind of patriotic.
an image showing what ticks love. says "we love humans who" lists out activities that ticks are attracted to.
There are 10 counties in Texas with reported New World Screwworm cases, with 1 county having no active cases as of June 27, 2026.
you know what public health doesn't talk enough about? ticks on different skin tones. picture of 9 skin tones with the same small tick on it.
Before they bite Knick the ticks
ticks be like: "You'll Never see me coming." Find ticks. everything bagel with ticks on it.
t-shirt with Knick the Ticks
Are Dr Jay B and Kash Patel using their positions to meet sports teams? Kash Patel partying with USA's mens hockey team. Dr Jay Bhattacharya welcoming and unnecessarily screening DRC soccer team.
Call for topics we are listening if there's topic you'd like us to cover, drop it in the comments or DM us. @NationalPHC (the parent org of Fired But Fighting)
Joy is resistance! Love is love!
Is New World Screwworm contagious? No. • NWS is a fly, not a virus or germ. • You cannot get an infestation from an affected animal or person. • It is not spread by people migrating across the border.
What is New World screwworm (NWS)? • It is a fly that lays its eggs in open wounds and body openings such as the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or genitals. • It mostly affects warm-blooded animals, like livestock and pets, but can affect people.
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Smoking rates fell because public health prevention worked. Tips From Former Smokers image 1-800-QUIT-NOW image Text QuitNow to 333888 image full article at nationalpublichealthcoalition.substack.com
more than half of children worldwide experience violence each year. multiple countries used the Violence Against Children Survey Report to reduce violence against children. In 2025, the program was eliminated.
now we are seeing rises in: fall deaths hospitalizations emergency department visits medical costs
older adults need strong public health agencies
Maybe if RFK Jr could wrangle infectious diseases the same way he can "wrangle" snakes, America wouldn't have to worry about measles, hantavirus, Ebola, and more? Visual of RFK Jr picking up two black snakes off of someone's patio.