#tripledemic

[intersexfairy]

heard someone else (in person) say they've got sick and were tested for everything (covid included) and it all came back negative... another person concurred... maybe there is something going around that they're not checking for, or dont know even exists? is it possible its a strain of something that isnt detectable on the PCRs or antigens?

granted people may be relying on rapids and not PCRs

[voidxbrat]

Very disappointed, honestly more like disgusted, with how few people I see still not bothering to wear a mask. How many people are gathering to celebrate the holidays with no precautions. Just go ahead and scream it a little louder that you don’t give a shit about the people around you, especially those in your life that are high-risk.

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Stay informed on when and where to mask this season ⬇️

Authorities are urging indoor masking in major cities as the 'tripledemic' rages

The CDC is advising people to practice indoor masking in nearly a tenth of U.S. counties, as three highly contagious respiratory viruses swe

"Over the past few weeks, a surge in cases of COVID, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus — known as RSV — has been sickening millions of Americans, overwhelming emergency rooms and even causing a cold medicine shortage. The triple threat has been called a "tripledemic" by some health experts."

[everydaydeeds]

Day 3251 - We’re just recovered from a flu we caught from some folks who didn’t realize they were contagious. Even though we’re feeling better, we’re postponing this week’s errands and self-quarantining to make sure we don’t pass it to anyone else!

[seanshannon]

[grandmatapati]

The more I hear about Flo Mask, the more I want one. It really sounds like the seal is better and the comfort is greater. I wear glasses and the no-fogging is a huge plus.

[uboat53]

Time to talk about this again. Covid, RSV, and the Seasonal Flu are running rampant across the country and ICUs, particularly pediatric ICUs are filling up again.

Covid data is less reliable than it used to be because most tests are not reported officially, but flu data is comparable to previous years and it was already nearly twice as high by the end of November as it usually is by January.

There are people out there who promote the idea that the best way to build immunity is to get sick, so I want to address this for a moment. The public idea that's floating around is a dangerous misinterpretation of a French study from a year ago, there is no reputable medical organization that recommends getting sick over preventive strategies and vaccines.

Finally, as terrible as Covid has been, one of the bright spots has been that it has been less dangerous (though far from safe) for children. This is not true of the latest surge of viral diseases. Searching for "pediatric icu" on news sites reveals that hospital resources for children are becoming overwhelmed in places as widespread as Atlanta, Georgia, Portland, Oregon, and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Given all of that, I want to encourage you to stay safe out there. Vaccination is still one of the most effective things you can do and vaccines are currently available for both the new strains of Covid and the Seasonal Flu. Better yet, this year's Seasonal Flu vaccine lines up particularly well with the strains we are seeing across the country, making it even more effective than usual.

Masking is also effective, and it's currently winter which means you get the additional benefit that the mask will keep your nose warm in the cold instead of overheating your face. Also be sure to stay away from people who are sick and to avoid spreading any illness that you, yourself, might catch. Avoiding enclosed places and crowds of people when possible is also useful as many of these diseases can be spread before the person even knows they're sick.

Finally, I strongly encourage you to talk to your doctor, nurse, or medical provider. Some of you may know me personally, but as far as expertise goes I'm just some guy on the internet spreading information. Check with a medical professional and trust their judgement over mine.

Stay safe out there!

[autumnbell32]

What a cowardly thing to do to approach me while I’m on the clock (and can’t do anything because I don’t want to lose my job over some ignorant stranger) at work and harass me about why I’m wearing a mask.