LizMcB
@lizmcben.bsky.social
Occupational Therapist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis. Huge fan of N95's and clean air because turns out lots of things are airborne and worth avoiding. Lover of mountain biking, skiing and highland dancing. Embarrassed to be an Albertan most days.
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A few study highlights:
Increasing number of vaccinations further decreases Long COVID 23–36 %
Remdesivir reduced Long COVID by 69 %.
Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) reduced Long COVID by 95 % -
effect was independent of up to three vaccination doses.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Increasing number of vaccinations further decreases Long COVID 23–36 %
Remdesivir reduced Long COVID by 69 %.
Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) reduced Long COVID by 95 % -
effect was independent of up to three vaccination doses.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Association of COVID vaccinations and treatments with long COVID beyond 6 months: a case-control study on the adult population in a large integrated healthcare system in the United States from 2020 to...
Long coronavirus disease (Long COVID) is a chronic condition causing significant long-term disability and economic burden. This study aims to measure …
www.sciencedirect.com
August 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A few study highlights:
Increasing number of vaccinations further decreases Long COVID 23–36 %
Remdesivir reduced Long COVID by 69 %.
Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) reduced Long COVID by 95 % -
effect was independent of up to three vaccination doses.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Increasing number of vaccinations further decreases Long COVID 23–36 %
Remdesivir reduced Long COVID by 69 %.
Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) reduced Long COVID by 95 % -
effect was independent of up to three vaccination doses.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Hey Alberta! Heads up!
Rising COVID hospitalizations in Alberta.
Although gov't is no longer publicly reporting hospital outbreaks (last report April 16, 2025), there are now 4 hospitals on outbreak.
Rockyview, Royal Alex, Leduc, and Miseracordia.
Haven't this many outbreaks in a long time. 1/
Rising COVID hospitalizations in Alberta.
Although gov't is no longer publicly reporting hospital outbreaks (last report April 16, 2025), there are now 4 hospitals on outbreak.
Rockyview, Royal Alex, Leduc, and Miseracordia.
Haven't this many outbreaks in a long time. 1/
June 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Hey Alberta! Heads up!
Rising COVID hospitalizations in Alberta.
Although gov't is no longer publicly reporting hospital outbreaks (last report April 16, 2025), there are now 4 hospitals on outbreak.
Rockyview, Royal Alex, Leduc, and Miseracordia.
Haven't this many outbreaks in a long time. 1/
Rising COVID hospitalizations in Alberta.
Although gov't is no longer publicly reporting hospital outbreaks (last report April 16, 2025), there are now 4 hospitals on outbreak.
Rockyview, Royal Alex, Leduc, and Miseracordia.
Haven't this many outbreaks in a long time. 1/
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June 18, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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“From 1981 to 2015, there were an average of 18 smoke hours per year in the city of Calgary. No year had over 100.
Now we see hundreds of smoke hours routinely: 315 in 2017, 450 in 2018, 439 in 2021, 512 in 2023, and 2024 was ‘only’ 200.”
Now we see hundreds of smoke hours routinely: 315 in 2017, 450 in 2018, 439 in 2021, 512 in 2023, and 2024 was ‘only’ 200.”
Debates (Hansard) No. 7 - June 3, 2025 (45-1) - House of Commons of Canada
Debates (Hansard) No. 7 - June 3, 2025 (45-1) - House of Commons of Canada
www.ourcommons.ca
June 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“From 1981 to 2015, there were an average of 18 smoke hours per year in the city of Calgary. No year had over 100.
Now we see hundreds of smoke hours routinely: 315 in 2017, 450 in 2018, 439 in 2021, 512 in 2023, and 2024 was ‘only’ 200.”
Now we see hundreds of smoke hours routinely: 315 in 2017, 450 in 2018, 439 in 2021, 512 in 2023, and 2024 was ‘only’ 200.”
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Shit must be hitting the fan if they're doing this. This is much more direct than their fall vaccination campaigns that were like, "Do this thing to prevent the sicknesses we won't name and we won't really tell you how." 210 cases too late but glad to see it. #ableg www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
Don’t get measles. Get immunized.
Alberta’s government is expanding measles immunizations access and launching a new advertising campaign to raise awareness and help prevent the spread.
www.alberta.ca
May 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Shit must be hitting the fan if they're doing this. This is much more direct than their fall vaccination campaigns that were like, "Do this thing to prevent the sicknesses we won't name and we won't really tell you how." 210 cases too late but glad to see it. #ableg www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
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THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Scripps Research Institute have developed a groundbreaking UNIVERSAL coronavirus vaccine that triggers STONG immune responses AND shows promise in neutralizing MULTIPLE coronaviruses, including those responsible for causing COVID-19, MERS, AND even the “common cold.” 🧪🧵⬇️
March 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Scripps Research Institute have developed a groundbreaking UNIVERSAL coronavirus vaccine that triggers STONG immune responses AND shows promise in neutralizing MULTIPLE coronaviruses, including those responsible for causing COVID-19, MERS, AND even the “common cold.” 🧪🧵⬇️
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Alberta health officials issued an exposure warning after a person with measles travelled the following route from March 8 to 13:
Toronto → Flair Airlines → Calgary → Budget Car Rental → Taber hospital → Taber Shoppers Drug Mart → Taber hospital
Exact locations and times in the story:
Toronto → Flair Airlines → Calgary → Budget Car Rental → Taber hospital → Taber Shoppers Drug Mart → Taber hospital
Exact locations and times in the story:
Person with measles flew into Calgary airport before travelling to Taber, AHS warns | CBC News
Alberta Health Services says a case of measles has been confirmed in a visitor to the Taber area in the southeastern part of the province, and the person has been in public settings while infectious, ...
www.cbc.ca
March 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Alberta health officials issued an exposure warning after a person with measles travelled the following route from March 8 to 13:
Toronto → Flair Airlines → Calgary → Budget Car Rental → Taber hospital → Taber Shoppers Drug Mart → Taber hospital
Exact locations and times in the story:
Toronto → Flair Airlines → Calgary → Budget Car Rental → Taber hospital → Taber Shoppers Drug Mart → Taber hospital
Exact locations and times in the story:
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Measles case confirmed in Calgary area; potential exposures in Airdrie, Balzac
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Measles case confirmed in Calgary area; potential exposures in Airdrie, Balzac
People at several locations in or near Airdrie at several dates and times this month may have been exposed to measles.
www.ctvnews.ca
March 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Measles case confirmed in Calgary area; potential exposures in Airdrie, Balzac
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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✨NEW EPISODE 🎧 Even 5 years into the ongoing COVID pandemic, public health leaders have stuck to the idea that sprayed droplets are the main way COVID (+influenza etc) spread. But a lot of disease transmission happens through the air we share and many people still don’t know 1/
March 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
✨NEW EPISODE 🎧 Even 5 years into the ongoing COVID pandemic, public health leaders have stuck to the idea that sprayed droplets are the main way COVID (+influenza etc) spread. But a lot of disease transmission happens through the air we share and many people still don’t know 1/
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For the love of whiskey soaked fuck muffins, get vaccinated and wear a mask to help prevent the spread of this measles outbreak in Alberta. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Measles outbreak reported in northern Alberta community of John D'Or Prairie | CBC News
So far, according to the chief of Little Red River Cree Nation, one household of three people is confirmed to have contracted the virus. Contact tracing is currently underway, and the Nation is organi...
www.cbc.ca
March 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
For the love of whiskey soaked fuck muffins, get vaccinated and wear a mask to help prevent the spread of this measles outbreak in Alberta. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Mad about tariffs? There’s a sticker for that. www.feistywaters.com/merch/p/tari...
FFS Tariffs Sticker — Feisty Waters
This one speaks for itself. Stickers are $4 (includes shipping).
www.feistywaters.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Mad about tariffs? There’s a sticker for that. www.feistywaters.com/merch/p/tari...
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A brilliant Banksy.
March 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A brilliant Banksy.
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Here's a short list of communicable diseases that were once devastating but we rarely think of anymore in Canada, thanks to public health victories of the past.
⚠️ Warning: Some gross images in the thread below.⚠️
Thread ⤵️
⚠️ Warning: Some gross images in the thread below.⚠️
Thread ⤵️
February 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Here's a short list of communicable diseases that were once devastating but we rarely think of anymore in Canada, thanks to public health victories of the past.
⚠️ Warning: Some gross images in the thread below.⚠️
Thread ⤵️
⚠️ Warning: Some gross images in the thread below.⚠️
Thread ⤵️
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The first measles death in the US in a decade -- the tragic, preventable death of a child whose parents chose not to protect them with vaccination -- should spark an immediate nation-wide campaign to ensure all children are protected against preventable diseases. Anything less is unconscionable.
February 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The first measles death in the US in a decade -- the tragic, preventable death of a child whose parents chose not to protect them with vaccination -- should spark an immediate nation-wide campaign to ensure all children are protected against preventable diseases. Anything less is unconscionable.
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Worked on this deep dive into Ontario’s air quality investments for many months. And now it’s here: thenarwhal.ca/ontario-scho...
Did Ontario’s COVID-19 funds clean air in schools? | The Narwhal
Doug Ford’s government touted its investments in indoor air quality in schools during the pandemic, but there’s little proof of how it will help with climate change impacts
thenarwhal.ca
February 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Worked on this deep dive into Ontario’s air quality investments for many months. And now it’s here: thenarwhal.ca/ontario-scho...
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In Calgary, we're lucky enough to have local deep dive journalism the Sprawl. What do you have in your community? Do you support them financially? Do your friends know about them?
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www.sprawlcalgary.com
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www.sprawlcalgary.com
The Sprawl | Slow news for curious Calgarians.
Relentlessly curious. Unabashedly local. Refreshingly slow.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
February 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
In Calgary, we're lucky enough to have local deep dive journalism the Sprawl. What do you have in your community? Do you support them financially? Do your friends know about them?
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www.sprawlcalgary.com
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www.sprawlcalgary.com
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Smith on science: “You actually hear different viewpoints, so that you can make solid decisions on what you hear.”
Nope. Science is synthesizing a body of EVIDENCE gained through repeated and thorough experimentation that tests a hypotheses.
Go back to school, Danielle.
Nope. Science is synthesizing a body of EVIDENCE gained through repeated and thorough experimentation that tests a hypotheses.
Go back to school, Danielle.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends controversial #COVID19 report, citing importance of ‘contrarian’ views, by @alannasmith.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... via @theglobeandmail.com
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... via @theglobeandmail.com
Premier Smith defends Alberta’s COVID-19 report, citing importance of ‘contrarian’ views
Smith pleased the report identified issues ‘under question,’ including efficacy of masks and vaccines for children, and the right of doctors to speak freely
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Smith on science: “You actually hear different viewpoints, so that you can make solid decisions on what you hear.”
Nope. Science is synthesizing a body of EVIDENCE gained through repeated and thorough experimentation that tests a hypotheses.
Go back to school, Danielle.
Nope. Science is synthesizing a body of EVIDENCE gained through repeated and thorough experimentation that tests a hypotheses.
Go back to school, Danielle.
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Neurologic Impacts of Long COVID, an Autoimmune Syndrome: Igor Koralnik, MD
"We believe Long COVID is a new autoimmune syndrome, which occurs when the immune system becomes confused by the virus and begins to attack the body as though something abnormal is present."
"We believe Long COVID is a new autoimmune syndrome, which occurs when the immune system becomes confused by the virus and begins to attack the body as though something abnormal is present."
Neurologic Impacts of Long COVID, an Autoimmune Syndrome: Igor Koralnik, MD
The chief of neuroinfectious diseases and global neurology at Northwestern Medicine talked about a relatively new autoimmune condition, marked by mitochondrial dysfunction. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
www.neurologylive.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Neurologic Impacts of Long COVID, an Autoimmune Syndrome: Igor Koralnik, MD
"We believe Long COVID is a new autoimmune syndrome, which occurs when the immune system becomes confused by the virus and begins to attack the body as though something abnormal is present."
"We believe Long COVID is a new autoimmune syndrome, which occurs when the immune system becomes confused by the virus and begins to attack the body as though something abnormal is present."
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0 days without being an embarrassment.
Health experts call Alberta COVID-19 report an attempt to ‘rewrite history’ globalnews.ca/news/1097837... @duanebratt.bsky.social
Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
January 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
0 days without being an embarrassment.
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Hey guess what?
Friday February 2nd is Covid-Cautious Community Appreciation Day!
Why?
Because I said so.
How you gonna celebrate?
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Friday February 2nd is Covid-Cautious Community Appreciation Day!
Why?
Because I said so.
How you gonna celebrate?
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-holiday-fo...
A Holiday for the Covid-Conscious
Mark your calendar….
February 2nd is Covid-Conscious Community Appreciation Day (CCCAD)! This is a new observance so here is a handy guide to answer some frequently asked questions.
What is the ori...
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January 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Hey guess what?
Friday February 2nd is Covid-Cautious Community Appreciation Day!
Why?
Because I said so.
How you gonna celebrate?
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-holiday-fo...
Friday February 2nd is Covid-Cautious Community Appreciation Day!
Why?
Because I said so.
How you gonna celebrate?
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-holiday-fo...