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Jennifer Thompson
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Lifelong learner of health & science. Grateful for life-saving vaccines, chocolate, & nature! Laugh more and lead with kindness, empathy, & facts. 💉🌊🩵
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Nationally, we are seeing an estimated 892,000 new daily SARS-CoV-2 infections, meaning a 1 in 4 chance of exposure in a room of 15 people. Risk varies considerably by state.

We are approaching an average of 5 infections per person since pandemic onset.

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January 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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From @cidrap.bsky.social www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-va...
Study: Flu vaccination reduces risk of heart attack
A meta-analysis shows a 26% lower risk of heart attacks in people who received a flu vaccine and a 33% reduction in cardiovascular deaths.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
January 10, 2026 at 1:17 AM