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GP who wears N95, breathe clean air, up to date with vaccinations because I understand and keep up with science. Long Covid is real, happens to children and adults. Covid is AIRBORNE, BSL 3 virus.
👤 Joined on 18 September 2023
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@hollystortholme.bsky.social"When COVID-19 is caught in hospital, the risk doesn’t end with infection" A new study found patients who caught COVID-19 in hospital were more likely to die within 30 days than those infected in the community. Outcomes improved over time, but hospital-acquired COVID still carried a higher risk.
Show PostThe surgical mask shown in this article will do almost nothing to reduce particulate inhalation because it's just a splash guard. Wear a well-fitted respirator N95 or better
Show PostThe number of years a newborn is expected to live in good health without major illnesses or disabilities has dropped across all four UK nations: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.From around 2014 to 2019, the figures were mostly stable or only slightly declining. Blame #LongCOVID etc
Show PostGetting COVID 5 times doesn’t make you “stronger.” The immune system isn’t a muscle—repeated infections can cause cumulative damage and raise long-term risks. Protect your immune system by avoiding repeat infections: clean air, masks, vaccination. Source: x.com/Engineer_Won...
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