Pandemic broke the Flu
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Flu shot or No flu shot that is the question?
Comments (46)i am on the fence as to whether it is good to have the H1N1 shot or not. BTW my background is a BS in biology w/ a specialization in both plant sciences and medical microbiology (taught at IU med school). i have a special interest in unusual viruses. i do not even read information about medical things until i look at credentials and personal opinions mean nothing to my scientifically trained mind. i am interested only in verifiable info thru proven scientific routes (CDC, AMSRID, WHO, some universities w/ elite medical schools only etc..) there is soooooo much incorrect non-scientific info out there it's sad what people think and know on issues like this. it truly doesn't matter for most people since they are only making a limited # of doses (enough for 10% of the population i believe) and the ranking for getting it starts w/ pregnant women, then children, adults under 40 then anyone over 40 w/ pre-existing lung/heart conditions making them susceptible to it. that is the order of risk for death also. it will also be interesting to see how much this shot costs, i'm gonna guess more than most would pay out of pocket, i understand it will not be covered by most insurances. would i get it given i have asthma and am 40? i will wait and see...DH & i have had several flu's this yr (more than any previous yr infact) and believe we may have already had it, so i'm willing to wait it out. i have had flu shots in the past after getting a B version of Hong Kong flu and getting extremely sick in my 20's but i don't get it every yr. this is too new of a vacccine for me, now next yr after i see how things go this fall/winter i might. ~ liz...See MoreLife and Death amid a Pandemic
Comments (97)Thank you, Pink for reminding me that the most heartwarming, special service I have been to was also a delayed service. It was truly a celebration of life. I have an amazing support network-- the kindness and love I have received here, from family and friends and (perhaps surprising to some) on FB has been so very comforting. My dad was very well known in the community and also in a large sports organization. He has touched so many and it helps to hear from them all. I will share more about my dad at some point. Honestly, I am spinning a bit these days. I am still working in the early mornings and then spending the rest of the day helping to make arrangements, supporting my mom and preparing her for a move. It's a lot-- but I have a stream of so many great memories and as I look to my family, I see pieces of dad in all of us. That helps too. Love to you all-- thank you so very much....See MoreHow will it end? The pandemic!
Comments (37)I sincerely hope the year will end with a vaccine available to all. I don’t hold much hope that people will abide by any continued recommendations to wear masks, maintain social distancing, or crowd avoidance. School startups scare me. This was a great article posted in the home decor conversations side. Some of you have likely already seen it. I also opened several of the embedded links which were interesting, especially the ones on the airborne route, hugs, and aerodynamics. I didn’t need a NYT subscription to open this. Studies of airborne movement are legit. I attended several presentations while working that were along the same lines, same science, but geared toward dangerous chemical and gaseous airborne dispersions and the analysis behind it. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/12/well/live/Coronavirus-aerosols-linsey-marr.html...See MoreCovid/Flu... smh
Comments (35)I have a coworker who will call me to complain that he went somewhere and there were some people in there with no mask on. I ask him "Were you wearing one?" And after a pause he will say, "Well, NO but I forgot it in my car, and I was not going to walk all the way back to get it, and I am the one at risk, I am 71 and diabetic, and if anyone says anything to me about not wearing one I'll tell them off." So he thinks its important for everyone else to wear a mask, just not himself. It's a conversation that we have over and over. He will spout the importance of everyone wearing masks, but really doesn't think it matters if he wears one or not. What do you do with that? I just roll my eyes and change the subject....See Morebragu_DSM 5
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