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‘While acute [short-term] symptoms of reinfection are generally milder, the severity and incidence rate of long COVID increase significantly with the number of reinfections.’ www.c19.life/on-sars-cov-...

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

Clean the air FFS.

submitted 18 days ago • 7 comments

If convincing people to get the measles vaccine is ‘slow going’ this calls for a vaccine-PLUS approach. Kids/Educators/Bus drivers have the right to NOT get infected, especially those at high risk. Vaccine-PLUS means: +masks +air filtration +ventilation +more! globalnews.ca/news/1117224...

submitted 18 days ago • 10 comments

This is the very foreseeable outcome of constant minimizing of airborne diseases, especially in kids. You own this, public health and media who keep promoting "immunity debt". globalnews.ca/news/1117224...

submitted 18 days ago • 8 comments

New study from Mount Sinai out April 30. Shows clear connection between mild or asymptomatic cases of COVID & heart, lung issues. Chest pain, scar tissue, valve damage... it stresses that "infection prevention is crucial." #MaskUp #CovidIsNotOver #longCOVID #mask www.mountsinai.org/about/newsro...

submitted 20 days ago • 2 comments

Children face elevated kidney, heart, and gut risks for years after SARS-CoV-2 infection, three new studies confirm #LongCovid www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-re...

submitted 35 days ago • 10 comments

CIDRAP: Studies detail high rates of long COVID among healthcare, dental workers 'The most common symptoms reported by HCWs were fatigue (35%), neurologic symptoms (25%)' 'Researchers have estimated approximately 8% of Americas have ever experienced long COVID' www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/stu...

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

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submitted 40 days ago • 0 comments

Studies across 14 nations show 25% to 30% rate of long COVID Among the 25.1% of participants who said they experienced long-COVID symptoms, 12.8% reported sleeping disorders. www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

submitted 41 days ago • 0 comments

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submitted 44 days ago • 0 comments

I masked in clinic all winter and saw countless cases of flu and covid and never got sick 🤷‍♂️

submitted 56 days ago • 9 comments

'These findings have important implications for understanding the potential impact of COVID-19 on long-term immune function and susceptibility to pathogens.' www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...

submitted 56 days ago • 0 comments

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submitted 60 days ago • 0 comments

CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy: 'Long COVID could be costing U.S. between $2 billion and $6.5 billion annually' "We are only now fully understanding the burden of human disease & illness resulting from long COVID" medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03...

submitted 69 days ago • 0 comments

Japan: Study of 246 mild COVID-19 cases found 35.5% had long COVID after 12 weeks. Age ≥40 raised risk of respiratory (OR 3.80) and neurological (OR 4.53) issues. Antivirals cut respiratory risk (OR 0.31). www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

submitted 74 days ago • 0 comments

COVID infections can lead to a wide range of silent long term heath impacts — compromising our immune, vascular, circulatory, renal, metabolic, gastrointestinal systems and even cognitive function. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-....

submitted 74 days ago • 0 comments

"Life will never truly be convenient or comforting while we turn a blind eye to the spread of harmful and disabling disease in our communities. Denial and inaction are not solutions. Demanding clean air just as we demand clean water is the solution." healthydebate.ca/2025/03/topi...

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

"If we were to see immune damage manifesting at a population level, it would look like what we’re seeing today: big waves of common illnesses. Unusual spikes of uncommon illnesses. Course reversal for previously declining and eliminated illnesses. An unexplained, global wave of sickness."

submitted 80 days ago • 21 comments

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submitted 83 days ago • 0 comments

37% of students showed objective evidence of cognitive impairment after infection. In addition to increased mental health needs. Yet we have zero plans to support those who are struggling. In fact, we’ve stripped away vital supports. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

submitted 109 days ago • 5 comments

Healio: “Study: Multiple SARS-CoV-2 infections increase risk for long COVID” Nearly 85% of people with long COVID had experienced multiple SARS-CoV-2 infections www.healio.com/news/infecti...

submitted 123 days ago • 0 comments

In Canada, 3218 children were hospitalized with COVID-19 Omicron caused more hospitalizations than all earlier lineages combined Severe cases were most common with Delta. Vaccines reduced severe disease in kids 12–16 by 51%, showing their importance www.nature.com/articles/s41...

submitted 124 days ago • 1 comment