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Biologist. Biotechy. Regulatory Affairs.

🩵 Decontamination and infection control.

💚 Health is money. Health is time.

💛 Knowledge is power.

#COVID19 #CleanAir #SARS2 #H5N1 #N95 #FFP3 #Preventioniskey #science #publichealth
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Dear lovely folks,

I'm going to post resources here that might be useful for those that are trying to stay safe and healthy. You might already know some of these. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me about decontamination and infection control.
www.influenza-defense.org
Info, tools, tips for communicating w/ adults age 65+ about the scope and severity of influenza. Resources include:
Influenza in Adults 65+: The Facts
Influenza Vaccination: Questions Patients Aged 65 and Older FAQ Their HCP
The Importance of Preventing Influenza & COVID-19
Influenza Defense
Protect your older patients against flu and help conserve healthcare resources by giving the flu vaccine.
www.influenza-defense.org
March 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
US Federal Downloadable Dataset for critical research.

The Public Environmental Data Partners are committed to preserving and providing public access to federal environmental data. screening-tools.com
Data + Screening Tools
screening-tools.com
February 15, 2025 at 2:37 AM
February 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
#H5N1 US tracker by Ginko Biosecurity
www.ginkgobiosecurity.com/h5n1-us-trac...
H5N1 US Tracker - Ginkgo Biosecurity
www.ginkgobiosecurity.com
February 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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RFK Jr's nomination to HHS head has advanced to a full Senate vote (date TBA).

It's crunch time. Please call your Senators and tell them to vote NO.

Call your Senators regardless of what position you anticipate they will take.

Use this tool: www.usa.gov/elected-officials
Find and contact elected officials | USAGov
Use USAGov’s Contact Your Elected Officials tool to get contact information for your members of Congress, the president, and state and local officials.
www.usa.gov
February 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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You can also easily save pages on the Internet Archive by going to the Wayback Machine and putting a URL in their "Save Page Now" function web.archive.org
Concerned about disappearing pages?

Make a recurring donation to the Internet Archive. They fund & run the Wayback Machine, which can be used to see how pages looked in the past.

The IA has endured transparent attacks over the past few years. #DoSomething and donate here:

archive.org
Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Texts, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine
archive.org
January 31, 2025 at 6:16 PM
For #Pluslife, Mini PCR Analyzer, you can purchase it through altruan.de/products/plu...
Use translator if you can't read German.
You can test these at home: Flu A/B, Strep, COVID, RSV, HPV, MPX.
Email for discount code: virus.sucks/impressum/
Disclosure: this is not a paid promotion (I wish).
Pluslife Mini Dock PoC-NAT-Testgerät | Packung (1 Gerät)
Pluslife Mini Dock PoC-NAT-Testgerät Schnelle und zuverlässige Testergebnisse in Laborqualität Produktdetails Das Mini Dock PoC-NAT-Testgerät von Pluslife liefert mithilfe isothermer Amplifikationstec...
altruan.de
January 31, 2025 at 5:38 PM
#Pluslife Mini Dock users, PDF backup of the FAQ is available here in drive.google.com/file/d/1usfK...
Unofficial Pluslife FAQ 27JAN2025 - Copy.pdf
drive.google.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Tracking #SARSCoV2 #Lineages - Globally |01/25/25

Top lineages -#30DayTrends #G30

XEC (34.7%)
KP.3.1.1 (13.5%)
LP.8.1 (7.1%)
XEC.2 (5.1%)
MC.1 (4.3%)
MC.10.1 (4.2%)
XEC.4 (3.4%)
XEK (2%)
XEL (1.5%)
LB.1.3.1 (1.4%)

Global Trends Tracker: public.tableau.com/app/profile/...

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January 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
US #H5N1 dashboard made by community for the community.
www.birdfluwatcher.com
US Bird Flu Watcher
Real-time tracking of avian influenza (bird flu) cases across the United States
www.birdfluwatcher.com
January 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Here's an open post reviewing the evidence in favor of wearing an N95 mask, and why it was such a mistake to get rid of them.
www.the-sentinel-intelligence.com/p/the-n95-ma...
The N95 Mask: A Tool to Fight Fascism
It's time to bring them back.
www.the-sentinel-intelligence.com
January 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
SARS-COV-2 #Covid19 #SARS backup calculator for
decay half-life using the DHS calculator data based on older data, but still useful if you need to do infection control in a pinch:
scv2decay.tiiny.site
SARS-CoV-2 decay lookup
scv2decay.tiiny.site
January 27, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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The administration took down the reproductive rights website that women need access to. So The Skimm bought a url and brought the content back. Pass this on!

Go to reproductiverightsdotgov.com
ReproductiveRights.Gov Vanished, So We Brought It Back
theSkimm makes it easier to live smarter. You're welcome. Get all the info you need from AM to PM, wherever you are.
buff.ly
January 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
US HHS agencies are being restricted in communication. I'll do my best to post resources to track the current state of #H5N1 #COVID etc. Click on their latest posts link for current posts:

flutrackers.com/forum/
Search Result - FluTrackers News and Information
vBulletin Search
flutrackers.com
January 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A comprehensive view on the future of #COVID research, direction, and info on how to protect yourself. Article dated December 2024:
dz.socialist-core.org/score-covid-...
Silver Linings: Next-Gen Anti-Pandemic Tech and How to Protect Yourself Now
In December 2024 we discuss upcoming vaccine technology and explore the ongoing risk and potential effects of long COVID.
dz.socialist-core.org
January 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Be sure to join if you have #MECFS or #LongCOVID
OMF's StudyME Registry Has Over 11,200 Participants! 🎉 Will You Help Us Reach 15,000?

Accelerate research for #MECFS and #LongCOVID through research participation. Join OMF StudyME, and let's show the world how many people want a cure 👉 ow.ly/blsj50UAjAQ

#pwME #pwLC
January 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Many manufacturers will inflate room sizes and CADR figures.

Before you buy an air purifier, always check the actual CADR figures and the recommended room size.

Visit the ENERGYSTAR database www.energystar.gov/productfinde...

Or check the @cleanairstars.com tool filters.cleanairstars.com
Product Finder — ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Cleaners
Compare ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Cleaners, find rebates, and learn more.
www.energystar.gov
January 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Bird Flu Alert Website for case tracking and latest news in one place #H5N1 #Avianinfluenza
www.birdflualerts.com
Bird Flu Alerts
Stay updated with the latest bird flu alerts and news.
www.birdflualerts.com
December 27, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Current known human cases of #H5N1, including source, variants, symptoms severity and outcome.
bnonews.com/index.php/hu...
Table: Human cases of H5N1 bird flu - BNO News
Tracking the latest human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S. and globally, updated frequently.
bnonews.com
December 17, 2024 at 11:12 PM
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Dr. David Putrino of CoRE is seeking patients with a confirmed diagnosis of #longcovid for a 6-month trial of antivirals.

You may be eligible if you:
-Are 18 years or older
-Have a confirmed diagnosis of Long COVID from a physician
-Are HIV negative
-Can commute to the CoRE office

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December 6, 2024 at 10:11 PM