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Winter Gray @PunkyBrewstuh It's happening. A virus keeps mutating, spreading globally, and causing devastation. People of all ages, babies, children, teens, 20s to 70s and beyond are dying. Pneumonia, sickness, school absences, heart attacks and strokes in your late 20s to 60s, dizziness, POTS, breathing difficulties, children to athletes falling dead on the field, celebrities in the prime of their lives dropping out of engagements, having heart attacks and brain aneurysms, and forgetting their own songs… are all being slowly normalized. We're like frogs in a pot -by the time the rest of the world catches up to the realization that we're dying, it'll be too late to stop it. 11:13 AM · Oct 28, 2025 · 8,587 Views

Nothing about this is normal. We are still in an ongoing pandemic, and the virus continues to circulate, mutate, infect, disable, and kill.

#PandemicIsNotOver #COVIDisNotOver #COVIDisAirborne

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“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”

Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!

After the massive, nationwide #HandsOff protest, Trump was asked on Fox what the protesters wanted from the President.
His answer is exactly why people call him #DementiaDon.

A lot of disabled and chronically ill people are disappointed they couldn’t go out and protest as part of #HandsOff today.

Never forget that rest IS resistance.

Listening to your body & giving it what it needs is a radical act of self care.

We need our strength for the long battle ahead.

Last May at @asgct.bsky.social

I asked Peter Marks about his concerns of the impact of pseudoscience in regulation of lifesaving medicines.

Now, he’s forced out of FDA’s CBER by RFK Jr. for upholding scientific rigor & refusing to kowtow to lies.

It is a dark day for science and humanity.

WHO proposing to cut jobs and slash budget by a fifth, memo shows The World Health Organization (WHO) is proposing to reduce staff numbers and the scale of its work as it slashes its budget by just over one fifth due to the impact of U.S. funding cuts, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is proposing to reduce staff numbers and the scale of its work as it slashes its budget by just over one fifth due to the impact of U.S. funding cuts.
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A friend drove two hours today for her breast cancer chemotherapy only to learn it was canceled due to NIH cuts. Clinical trial ended midstream. No treatment, no restart, no plan, no information. Her bro-in-law's chemo was also canceled.

The U.S. attorney in Washington warned that his office would pursue charges against ‘anyone who impedes’ Elon Musk or his staff.

Awwww 🥰🥰

Quote saying his political posts are because he loves his country and feels it’s his patriotic duty to oppose “this demented sociopath with every fibre of me being.”

Be like Mark Hamill.

Hmm interesting, despite my scientific literacy I hadn't really thought about how many different versions there might be.

We had Rhinovirus in our place late November it was horrible. Both affected family members had horrible fevers and were not well for a fortnight.

A chest X-ray highlighting the pattern of blood vessel damage caused by acute COVID-19 lung disease

Here's my take on #COVID-19 (the disease not the pandemic).

It's not what you think it is ...

A thread 👇
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Queensland experiencing worst whooping cough epidemic on record, costing the life of two-month-old baby Whooping cough case numbers in Queensland this year are almost 23 times the number at the same period last year.

Queensland experiencing worst whooping cough epidemic on record, costing the life of two-month-old baby
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For all those wanting and asking me about Novavax availability in Australia: Novavax have yet to submit their application to the TGA for their JN.1 vaccine. They’ve told me they’re working towards an approval and supply for the “Australian 2025 winter.” Six months away. #novavax #Covid

What? No specific mention of masks? #CovidIsAirborne

COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of the festive season Dear Aged Care Providers, Thank you for your continued support and commitment to delivering safe, quality care to older Australians. Older age is still the biggest risk factor for severe COVID-19. Over the festive season there will be an increase in travel and visits from family and friends to your homes. This often leads to a rise in COVID-19 cases amongst staff and residents. It is important to take steps to protect those in your care. Regular COVID-19 vaccinations help to prevent serious illness and unnecessary hospitalisations among aged care residents. Vaccination rates are low so we need to act now. Residential aged care homes are responsible for facilitating timely access to vaccinations for their residents. You should be having discussions with residents, their families and loved ones promoting the benefits of receiving regular COVID-19 vaccinations. General Practitioners and pharmacists primarily administer COVID-19 vaccines in residential aged care homes, with funding available for these services. If you don’t have an existing relationship with a GP or pharmacist, we encourage you to engage with your Primary Health Network (PHN) for assistance. If you need further information or help with booking a clinic, email RACFVaccineClinics@health.gov.au. COVID-19 vaccinations are free and recommended every 12 months for people aged 65 and over, and every 6 months for those aged 75 and over or adults with severe immunocompromise. There is no need to wait 6 months after a previous COVID-19 infection to receive a vaccine. In addition, it is important to remember that verbal or written consent for vaccinations is considered acceptable and should be documented by the vaccination provider as per standard practice. The Department of Health and Aged Care is working with homes to improve vaccination rates and publishes monthly updates on its website

Effective medications are available for those at greatest risk of severe illness. Early access to oral antivirals can save lives, so it is important to plan ahead. Discussions about advanced consent and assessment with residents, families and primary care teams will improve rapid access to medication if and when required. In addition to vaccinations and antivirals, maintaining robust infection prevention and control (IPC) measures is essential. This includes regular hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and ensuring proper cleaning and disinfection protocols are followed. These measures help minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission within aged care homes. The Aged Care IPC Guide, released in August 2024, provides guidance on how to implement effective IPC strategies and protect older people and staff from infections. Following the festive season, it is strongly recommended that you start planning for 2025 vaccination clinics, ahead of winter. It is important that essential vaccinations are delivered ahead of winter to ensure residents have the best protection during the winter months. It is recommended that all aged care homes hold a vaccination clinic at least every 6 months to ensure residents receive timely COVID-19 vaccinations and annually for influenza vaccinations. Administering COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same time is safe, improves uptake of each vaccine and increases protection against both diseases. Thank you once again for your commitment to the health and well-being of our aged care residents. Yours sincerely Michael Lye Professor Alison J McMillan PSM Deputy Secretary Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Ageing and Aged Care Group

Australia: Letter to aged care providers about COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of the festive season.

@healthgovau @AnikaWells

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Look, we tried infecting the 💩 out of the kids… pretty much literally…

maybe we should try something new?

Like avoiding plagues.

If Trump puts RFK Jr in charge of health, get ready for a distorted reality, where global health suffers Get ready for an alarming future, where truth and science no longer matter.

RFK jr is a threat to public health globally. theconversation.com/if-trump-put...

This is long, but worth a listen, even in chunks of time or a speaker at a time.

Lots of info that schools and teachers could take on to reduce transmission of illness - including Covid - in their classrooms.

Are there a lot of clean air advocates on here yet? People who work in the field, subject matter experts, lay people who’ve been pushing to get clean air in public spaces etc?

Can you reskeet for visibility and reply if this is you?