Vikki
@tikks.bsky.social
Dreaming of a world where ableism, racism and any other ism don't exist!
Husband has Long Covid
Looking for a glimmer of hope.
Husband has Long Covid
Looking for a glimmer of hope.
Made my banner for Long Covid Awareness day.
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social
#LongCovid #LongCovidCarers
www.longcovid.org/impact/news/...
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social
#LongCovid #LongCovidCarers
www.longcovid.org/impact/news/...
January 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Made my banner for Long Covid Awareness day.
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social
#LongCovid #LongCovidCarers
www.longcovid.org/impact/news/...
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social
#LongCovid #LongCovidCarers
www.longcovid.org/impact/news/...
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The WHO are encouraging masking to prevent #Longcovid. Why isn’t @uklabour.bsky.social given how overloaded hospitals are? We need good health messaging because after 3 reinfections everyone has around a 30-40% risk of long covid! We already have millions with long covid.
January 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The WHO are encouraging masking to prevent #Longcovid. Why isn’t @uklabour.bsky.social given how overloaded hospitals are? We need good health messaging because after 3 reinfections everyone has around a 30-40% risk of long covid! We already have millions with long covid.
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PSA for medical researchers who believe the big thing to research in disability is our minds, not our broken bodies:
Disabled people don't get depressed cos of the pain.
Things that make (disabled) people depressed:
* Exclusion
* Poor care
* Pending bankruptcy
#disability #DEI #longcovid #MECFS
Disabled people don't get depressed cos of the pain.
Things that make (disabled) people depressed:
* Exclusion
* Poor care
* Pending bankruptcy
#disability #DEI #longcovid #MECFS
December 2, 2024 at 10:30 PM
PSA for medical researchers who believe the big thing to research in disability is our minds, not our broken bodies:
Disabled people don't get depressed cos of the pain.
Things that make (disabled) people depressed:
* Exclusion
* Poor care
* Pending bankruptcy
#disability #DEI #longcovid #MECFS
Disabled people don't get depressed cos of the pain.
Things that make (disabled) people depressed:
* Exclusion
* Poor care
* Pending bankruptcy
#disability #DEI #longcovid #MECFS
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New: Universal masking&testing reduce hospital infections, so does staff masking
Stopping universal masking&testing led to 25% increase in respiratory viral infections
Restarting staff masking led to 33% decrease
8 out of 100 (random sample) died in the hospital
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Stopping universal masking&testing led to 25% increase in respiratory viral infections
Restarting staff masking led to 33% decrease
8 out of 100 (random sample) died in the hospital
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Testing and Masking Policies and Hospital-Onset Respiratory Viral Infections
This cohort study examines the ratio between hospital- and community-onset respiratory viral infections at different levels of testing and masking from 2020 to 2024.
jamanetwork.com
December 2, 2024 at 9:52 PM
New: Universal masking&testing reduce hospital infections, so does staff masking
Stopping universal masking&testing led to 25% increase in respiratory viral infections
Restarting staff masking led to 33% decrease
8 out of 100 (random sample) died in the hospital
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Stopping universal masking&testing led to 25% increase in respiratory viral infections
Restarting staff masking led to 33% decrease
8 out of 100 (random sample) died in the hospital
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
This wonderful man is my husband ❤️ #LongCovid #Disability
From being a 46 year old enjoying live with no health issues to who I am today. Covid has changed me in many ways but has given me a chance to learn to be a better and kinder man than I was before, to take notice of the small things in life that would normally pass by #LongCovid
December 2, 2024 at 10:28 PM
This wonderful man is my husband ❤️ #LongCovid #Disability
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These folks are modeling Disability Justice in a way that's beyond rare right now:
'“During the Pandemic” is Now: Why E&W Still Has a COVID Policy'
A copy of the policy is linked within.
#longCOVID #Disability
'“During the Pandemic” is Now: Why E&W Still Has a COVID Policy'
A copy of the policy is linked within.
#longCOVID #Disability
“During the Pandemic” is Now: Why E&W Still Has a COVID Policy
There is a lot of misinformation about COVID.
www.eveningsandweekendsconsulting.com
November 30, 2024 at 8:20 PM
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🚨Our #LongCovid Groups’ Barrister Ms Sarah Hannett KC is giving our closing statement for UK #CovidInquiry mod. 3:
“Witnesses to the Inquiry have suggested that the pandemic is historic. This is both incorrect and dangerous.”
#CovidIsNotOver
“Witnesses to the Inquiry have suggested that the pandemic is historic. This is both incorrect and dangerous.”
#CovidIsNotOver
November 27, 2024 at 3:54 PM
🚨Our #LongCovid Groups’ Barrister Ms Sarah Hannett KC is giving our closing statement for UK #CovidInquiry mod. 3:
“Witnesses to the Inquiry have suggested that the pandemic is historic. This is both incorrect and dangerous.”
#CovidIsNotOver
“Witnesses to the Inquiry have suggested that the pandemic is historic. This is both incorrect and dangerous.”
#CovidIsNotOver
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We still have to wait till the spring to see how £3 billion of cuts to benefits will be handled.
Until there is a transformative effort to:
💫 equalise wealth
💫 create a supportive welfare state
💫 recognise #longcovid
A fair society cannot be created
www.bigissue.com/opinion/get-...
Until there is a transformative effort to:
💫 equalise wealth
💫 create a supportive welfare state
💫 recognise #longcovid
A fair society cannot be created
www.bigissue.com/opinion/get-...
'Get Britain Working' is empty rhetoric without DWP benefit reforms
Anela Anwar, chief executive of anti-poverty charity Z2K, reacts to the government’s ‘Get Britain Working’ white paper.
www.bigissue.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:47 PM
We still have to wait till the spring to see how £3 billion of cuts to benefits will be handled.
Until there is a transformative effort to:
💫 equalise wealth
💫 create a supportive welfare state
💫 recognise #longcovid
A fair society cannot be created
www.bigissue.com/opinion/get-...
Until there is a transformative effort to:
💫 equalise wealth
💫 create a supportive welfare state
💫 recognise #longcovid
A fair society cannot be created
www.bigissue.com/opinion/get-...
Yay finally got my husband onto Blue Sky @oneeyeal.bsky.social
Battling disabilities and chronic illness from Covid since 2020 he is the ultimate Long Covid warrior and my hero ❤️
Battling disabilities and chronic illness from Covid since 2020 he is the ultimate Long Covid warrior and my hero ❤️
November 27, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Yay finally got my husband onto Blue Sky @oneeyeal.bsky.social
Battling disabilities and chronic illness from Covid since 2020 he is the ultimate Long Covid warrior and my hero ❤️
Battling disabilities and chronic illness from Covid since 2020 he is the ultimate Long Covid warrior and my hero ❤️
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So frustrated again right now! After being given a safe space at work to remove my mask and eat lunch. Management have now decided to use it for them all to store their coats and bags during the day so defeating the object of no one else being non masked in there. I'm so tired of explaining
November 24, 2024 at 9:13 AM
So frustrated again right now! After being given a safe space at work to remove my mask and eat lunch. Management have now decided to use it for them all to store their coats and bags during the day so defeating the object of no one else being non masked in there. I'm so tired of explaining
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Hello, I need to find all my Covid Safe friends? Can do we a #YallMasking #SaltTheVibes over here just to find each other? Or how about #MaskUp or #CovidIsNotOver? Where is everyone? :)
November 23, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Hello, I need to find all my Covid Safe friends? Can do we a #YallMasking #SaltTheVibes over here just to find each other? Or how about #MaskUp or #CovidIsNotOver? Where is everyone? :)
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UQ-led research reveals inflammatory markers in long COVID patients' blood, explaining persistent heart issues like chest pain and palpitations. Discover how cytokines may affect heart cells and what this means for future treatments.
Unlocking Long COVID: The Hidden Cardiovascular Impact
UQ-led research reveals inflammatory markers in long COVID patients' blood, explaining persistent heart issues like chest pain and palpitations. Discover how cytokines may affect heart cells and what this means for future treatments.
www.science-tldr.com
November 23, 2024 at 7:28 AM
UQ-led research reveals inflammatory markers in long COVID patients' blood, explaining persistent heart issues like chest pain and palpitations. Discover how cytokines may affect heart cells and what this means for future treatments.
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It's up!!!! My Explainer video for BlueSky beginners.
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
BlueSky for Beginners
YouTube video by Machine Pun Kelly
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2024 at 1:18 AM
It's up!!!! My Explainer video for BlueSky beginners.
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
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I will never understand how we know Covid can result in Long COVID and Public Health officials do nothing to educate people on the dangers. People who are suffering from Long COVID are miserable. It's disgusting what's happening.
November 22, 2024 at 12:59 PM
I will never understand how we know Covid can result in Long COVID and Public Health officials do nothing to educate people on the dangers. People who are suffering from Long COVID are miserable. It's disgusting what's happening.
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Nigel Farage’s anti-WHO campaign has link to nicotine products industry
Nigel Farage’s anti-WHO campaign has link to nicotine products industry
Action on World Health co-founder’s firm provides services to organisation that advocates for nicotine pouches
dlvr.it
November 21, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Nigel Farage’s anti-WHO campaign has link to nicotine products industry
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Vintage 2020 in vitro studies warned that SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME-COVID-19 shared bits with HIV that kill white blood cells ➡️ cause AIDS, & since then every study has only increased confidence & sounded more warnings.
HIV usually needs 10+ years; looks like COVID is getting started in <5.
HIV usually needs 10+ years; looks like COVID is getting started in <5.
November 21, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Vintage 2020 in vitro studies warned that SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME-COVID-19 shared bits with HIV that kill white blood cells ➡️ cause AIDS, & since then every study has only increased confidence & sounded more warnings.
HIV usually needs 10+ years; looks like COVID is getting started in <5.
HIV usually needs 10+ years; looks like COVID is getting started in <5.
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The day we shared our lived experience at the ministerial round table with Matt Hancock I remember thinking -
If we can explain the impact on children, action will be taken to mitigate risk & sound the alarm. 🚨
We thought people would care.
#LongCovidKids #LongCovid #CovidInquiry
If we can explain the impact on children, action will be taken to mitigate risk & sound the alarm. 🚨
We thought people would care.
#LongCovidKids #LongCovid #CovidInquiry
November 21, 2024 at 7:57 AM
The day we shared our lived experience at the ministerial round table with Matt Hancock I remember thinking -
If we can explain the impact on children, action will be taken to mitigate risk & sound the alarm. 🚨
We thought people would care.
#LongCovidKids #LongCovid #CovidInquiry
If we can explain the impact on children, action will be taken to mitigate risk & sound the alarm. 🚨
We thought people would care.
#LongCovidKids #LongCovid #CovidInquiry
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📣1/2. This week @covidinquiryuk includes:
🔴 Humza Yousaf (Former Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care, Scotland)
🔴 Vaughan Gething (Former Minister for Health & Social Services, Wales)
🔴 Matt Hancock (Former Secretary of State for Health Social Care, UK)
#LongCovid
🔴 Humza Yousaf (Former Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care, Scotland)
🔴 Vaughan Gething (Former Minister for Health & Social Services, Wales)
🔴 Matt Hancock (Former Secretary of State for Health Social Care, UK)
#LongCovid
November 18, 2024 at 7:24 AM
📣1/2. This week @covidinquiryuk includes:
🔴 Humza Yousaf (Former Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care, Scotland)
🔴 Vaughan Gething (Former Minister for Health & Social Services, Wales)
🔴 Matt Hancock (Former Secretary of State for Health Social Care, UK)
#LongCovid
🔴 Humza Yousaf (Former Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care, Scotland)
🔴 Vaughan Gething (Former Minister for Health & Social Services, Wales)
🔴 Matt Hancock (Former Secretary of State for Health Social Care, UK)
#LongCovid
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The UK government must do more to protect NHS patients!
People are going into hospital for minor ailments and ending up seriously ill or dead after catching an infection.
Please sign the petition for better air quality and PPE rules in healthcare.
#CleanAir
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
People are going into hospital for minor ailments and ending up seriously ill or dead after catching an infection.
Please sign the petition for better air quality and PPE rules in healthcare.
#CleanAir
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Introduce new air quality and PPE rules for health and social care settings
We want the Government to set new rules on air quality and infection control in health and social care settings, to prevent and control airborne infections, with new ventilation and filtration require...
petition.parliament.uk
November 18, 2024 at 4:22 PM
The UK government must do more to protect NHS patients!
People are going into hospital for minor ailments and ending up seriously ill or dead after catching an infection.
Please sign the petition for better air quality and PPE rules in healthcare.
#CleanAir
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
People are going into hospital for minor ailments and ending up seriously ill or dead after catching an infection.
Please sign the petition for better air quality and PPE rules in healthcare.
#CleanAir
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Lisa says she suffers from debilitating long Covid symptoms, including chronic fatigue in her legs and arms, brain fog, memory loss and Raynaud's phenomenon.
She said as a result she was forced into early retirement.
#LongSky #LongCovid
www.itv.com/news/2024-11...
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social
She said as a result she was forced into early retirement.
#LongSky #LongCovid
www.itv.com/news/2024-11...
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social
November 17, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Lisa says she suffers from debilitating long Covid symptoms, including chronic fatigue in her legs and arms, brain fog, memory loss and Raynaud's phenomenon.
She said as a result she was forced into early retirement.
#LongSky #LongCovid
www.itv.com/news/2024-11...
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social
She said as a result she was forced into early retirement.
#LongSky #LongCovid
www.itv.com/news/2024-11...
@longcovidsupport.bsky.social
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Sorry to post an image from the bad place, but HSE Ireland are now publicly warning that Covid infections raise your risk of blood clots.
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November 13, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Sorry to post an image from the bad place, but HSE Ireland are now publicly warning that Covid infections raise your risk of blood clots.
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In awe of the work @putrinolab.bsky.social and colleagues are doing in the US.
Deep phenotyping/endotyping, intelligent selection of drugs to repurpose, rapid agile trials - targeting immune dysfunction, viral persistence, hormones etc
Should give hope to the whole #longcovid and #ME communities.
Deep phenotyping/endotyping, intelligent selection of drugs to repurpose, rapid agile trials - targeting immune dysfunction, viral persistence, hormones etc
Should give hope to the whole #longcovid and #ME communities.
November 15, 2024 at 8:38 AM
In awe of the work @putrinolab.bsky.social and colleagues are doing in the US.
Deep phenotyping/endotyping, intelligent selection of drugs to repurpose, rapid agile trials - targeting immune dysfunction, viral persistence, hormones etc
Should give hope to the whole #longcovid and #ME communities.
Deep phenotyping/endotyping, intelligent selection of drugs to repurpose, rapid agile trials - targeting immune dysfunction, viral persistence, hormones etc
Should give hope to the whole #longcovid and #ME communities.