Public Health on Pause: The 2025 Government Shutdown and What It Means for You

The U.S. government shut down on October 1, 2025. While politicians argue, public health is paying the price:

• CDC and HHS furloughs slow outbreak surveillance
• WIC funds could run out in weeks
• SNAP families face uncertainty, and SNAP-Ed was just eliminated
• Immigrant families are afraid to seek care, worried about ICE and data sharing
• Flu, measles, whooping cough, and COVID continue to spread

This isn’t just politics. It’s people’s lives. From food security to outbreak control, shutdowns create a ripple effect that leaves families suffering in silence and communities more vulnerable.

Public health doesn’t stop for politics, but politics can stop public health.

Chapters:
@0:00 Impact of Government Shutdown on Public Health
@2:46 Consequences for Vulnerable Communities
@4:45 The Role of Public Health Workers
@7:14 Call to Action for Community Engagement

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