The first country that aims for zero hospital-acquired respiratory infections, in a similar way to the targets that were put in place two decades ago for MRSA, will save a huge amount of suffering, a lot of lives, and may end up saving their entire healthcare system

'... in 2023, daily sickness benefits are up 34% by comparison with 2019, largely attributable to Covid'.

Superb thread from Cecile Philippe .

So…

If CDC were as good at messaging as the National Park Service, they’d be putting out messages to protect people from #H5N1 like this one.

Right now, the best way to avoid H5N1 is to avoid close contact with sick cows.

Hope this outbreak ends soon.

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Did people hear that a single mild Covid infection could age their lungs by 20 years and just assume that lungs are like malt whisky or port and not like... well... lungs.

That’s It. You’re Still Not Sick Enough To Be Free From Disease Yet But Keep Going And Soon You’ll Be Free From It Forever. Forever.

Covid infections damage your lungs.
What's hard to understand about that?
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Andrew Hewat Incompetent start to wave 11 in Victoria: hold to the lowest level of protections until the system is already overwhelmed, and then react.

Hospitalisations today are typically the outcome of cases 2 weeks ago. Here's what that looks like - reported cases have doubled since.
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Meanwhile here’s my prediction 4 Australia

Will not order enough or in timely manner

Nor approve them by TGA in timely manner

Nor provide advice on eligibility by ATAGI in timely manner

Nor distribute them in timely manner

And only fraction of pop will be deemed eligible

My Hairdresser is setting a standard of care that puts most healthcare to shame. Based on seeing me mask, she:
1) Masks for me.
2) Shifts appointments around so we are alone in the shop.
3) Does this every appt without reminder.
4) Makes me feel welcome.

My hairdresser gets it.

'Babies have the highest SARS2 ICU admission rate among all age ranges.'
Yes, you read that right.
Babies less than one year old have a higher ICU admission rate than people aged 70–79 years. Or people aged 80 years+.
Protect babies from infection with C0VlD.

Please repost for a wider result ❤️

During a confirmed whooping cough and measles outbreak, should parents send children into school with the symptoms of whooping cough or measles?

BY POPULAR DEMAND! CO2 RADICAL NOW SELLING RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS

There are all kinds of reasons why people want / need to know what they've got or haven't got and we are now pleased to offer 4-way Touchbio RATs in response to requests.
CO2 Radical 👇

co2radical.com.au/buy-rapid-anti…

Katy says it herself - if you don't know that she loves this book by the end of the video then you really weren't listening. Enjoy! youtu.be/fIF2ki0oadk

'The Alternatives' by Caoilinn Hughes ~ Oneworld Publications / Allen & Unwin Caoilinn Hughes Allen & Unwin

Vic CHO alert: measles
'A new case of measles has been reported in a returned overseas traveller.
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread from person-to-person and potentially lead to serious health complications.'
Full details:
health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/…

They literally froze, for about 10 seconds. You could see the wheels turning, wrestling with the idea.

‘No, it’s fine, thanks.’ The thought of masking was more terrifying than wasting the thousands spent on the OS trip. /4

Books for the brain, heart and soul; better than a doctor actually. Enjoy! youtu.be/nrX6-be1PpI

I look at it this way. We’re always being told that transmission is low until we’re told that oops it wasn’t. If I wear an n95 I won’t give someone long covid or worse. Long Covid is shit and currently has no cure.

Just in case you were wondering 9 standard deviations does not equal mild…

Farmers and politicians are scared that trying to prevent an avian flu pandemic will hurt the economy. Imagine what an avian flu pandemic will do to the economy.