The Public Health Internet Is Crumbling
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User
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CDC Communication Crisis
This chapter examines the drastic changes in the CDC's communication strategy following the Trump inauguration, focusing on censorship, bureaucratic delays, and the prioritization of political messaging over public health information. It highlights the implications of these shifts on public health outreach, particularly during disease outbreaks, and the significant reduction in engagement metrics on their social media platforms. Additionally, the chapter discusses the challenges posed by layoffs and administrative leave, which have hampered the agency's ability to function effectively and communicate vital health updates.
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