so uh...now might be a good time to get any vaccinations you might have been putting off
if you're not sure what vaccines you might need, here is a handy reference
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/adult-age.html
if you're not sure what vaccines you might need, here is a handy reference
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/adult-age.html
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AFAIK, foodborne illness/cross contamination can spreads more easily thru big distribution centers
More on CSAs here:
https://www.localharvest.org/csa/
https://altered.substack.com/p/walmart
My main point here is that more people/places your food comes in contact with on its way to your mouth = more possible vectors for infection
https://blog.aibinternational.com/how-to-prevent-a-foodborne-illness-outbreak-throughout-the-supply-chain
A smaller, local farm isn't a sure fire way of avoiding foodborne illness, but they depend on customer loyalty to stay in business (and food poisoning is not good for customer loyalty)
https://bsky.app/profile/ufw.bsky.social/post/3la33u76adq2q
COVID is airborne and still a thing, and gods knows what is happening with H5N1
Protect your comrades and yourself
https://bsky.app/profile/kendrawrites.bsky.social/post/3l7vbm2a6mc2e
Mask blocs are another important community resource that could use your donations!
https://bsky.app/profile/authorkaraj.bsky.social/post/3l7lixoqfob2p
Ideally, you want a well fitting N95 mask
There are reusable mask options as well, including:
Envomask
Flomask
Cambridge mask
Vogmask
If you're in management or have their ear, consider bringing this up as a "cost saving measure" to leadership because that's the kind of thing they care about
A high MERV HEPA air purifier is a good starting place