This isn't about "gold standard" science. This is about having an antivax agenda. Can't wait to welcome polio back. 😕
https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/02/fda-refuses-to-review-modernas-mrna-flu-vaccine/
#FDA #RFKjr #antivax #antiscience #Moderna #mRNA #PublicHealth #flu
This isn't about "gold standard" science. This is about having an antivax agenda. Can't wait to welcome polio back. 😕
https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/02/fda-refuses-to-review-modernas-mrna-flu-vaccine/
#FDA #RFKjr #antivax #antiscience #Moderna #mRNA #PublicHealth #flu
#TGIF
I managed to work short of 6 hours and my boss let me leave early. I thought I could do it but this old body wouldn't work. Food tastes strange and mostly very salty, and coffee tastes like nothing like coffee. My back and hips hurt so much that getting in and out of my car was full of grunts, rests, and retries. This photo is the best I could do without looking too painful. Wash your hands, gargle, sleep well. This flu has been much worse than the COVID I had. A 22 y/o female from work still can't walk...it's that bad.
#dog #dogs #DogsOfMastodon #AdoptDontShop #rescuedog #photography #mobilePhotography #flu #influenza
#TGIF
I managed to work short of 6 hours and my boss let me leave early. I thought I could do it but this old body wouldn't work. Food tastes strange and mostly very salty, and coffee tastes like nothing like coffee. My back and hips hurt so much that getting in and out of my car was full of grunts, rests, and retries. This photo is the best I could do without looking too painful. Wash your hands, gargle, sleep well. This flu has been much worse than the COVID I had. A 22 y/o female from work still can't walk...it's that bad.
#dog #dogs #DogsOfMastodon #AdoptDontShop #rescuedog #photography #mobilePhotography #flu #influenza
RE: https://mastodon.social/@heidilifeldman/115933976096405938
You know that classic story how the loud obnoxious bully becomes a whimpering sod once they take a real hit?
Lets strike the bully tomorrow Friday January 23rd
If you've noticed a cold going around, it would be unfortunate if you caught it and had to call in sick tomorrow.
My normal Friday involves coffee shop and computer work. I think I'll just play video games instead.
#GeneralStrike #USPol #Minnesota #Minneapolis #Union #Walkout #NoKings #COVID #Flu
This Friday folks in Minnesota, supported by labor unions, Indivisible, and others are planning a walkout. I would like to create an online site where we could collect and display messages of support. Does anybody here have technical skills to set up collection and generate display? I have some ideas re the former but I’m not sophisticated about this sort of project/workflow. DM if you are and can help.
RE: https://mastodon.social/@heidilifeldman/115933976096405938
You know that classic story how the loud obnoxious bully becomes a whimpering sod once they take a real hit?
Lets strike the bully tomorrow Friday January 23rd
If you've noticed a cold going around, it would be unfortunate if you caught it and had to call in sick tomorrow.
My normal Friday involves coffee shop and computer work. I think I'll just play video games instead.
#GeneralStrike #USPol #Minnesota #Minneapolis #Union #Walkout #NoKings #COVID #Flu
This Friday folks in Minnesota, supported by labor unions, Indivisible, and others are planning a walkout. I would like to create an online site where we could collect and display messages of support. Does anybody here have technical skills to set up collection and generate display? I have some ideas re the former but I’m not sophisticated about this sort of project/workflow. DM if you are and can help.
Despite the media clickbait about #SubcladeK being a #SuperFlu or "lethal", there's no evidence that it produces worse symptoms than typical #influenza variants, or even that it's more virulent. Instead we have a combination of a mutation which makes it better at avoiding this year's #flu #vaccine, along with…
wait for it…
lower #vaccination rates.
The vaccine still reduces hospitalization and death rates for subclade K, so it seems likely this year's increase in flu hospitalizations and deaths will be far better explained by the lower vaccination rates (in some countries) plus the early start of the flu season (in some countries) than by the mutation.
Get your #FluShot.
Respiratory viruses like #flu, #RSV and #COVID19 are on the rise. We know what can protect you, but some leading health bodies like the WHO still won't say it. That needs to change. Respirators like N95s can save lives. https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2026/01/15/experts-call-for-n95s-over-surgical-masks-as-flu-covid-viruses-spread/
Respiratory viruses like #flu, #RSV and #COVID19 are on the rise. We know what can protect you, but some leading health bodies like the WHO still won't say it. That needs to change. Respirators like N95s can save lives. https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2026/01/15/experts-call-for-n95s-over-surgical-masks-as-flu-covid-viruses-spread/
Razorcake Webcomic #480 by Silas Haglund
❖ #WearAMask #PunksNotDead #CovidIsNotOver #BirdFluBegins #punk #RSV #Flu #COVID19
Razorcake Webcomic #480 by Silas Haglund
❖ #WearAMask #PunksNotDead #CovidIsNotOver #BirdFluBegins #punk #RSV #Flu #COVID19
“Flu continues to bring misery across the US, with all but four states showing high or very high levels of activity as a new virus strain called subclade K continues to spread.
By another measure – visits to the doctor for fever plus a cough or sore throat, which are common flu symptoms – the US is at its highest level of respiratory illness since at least the 1997-98 flu season..."
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/05/health/flu-highest-level-25-years
#PublicHealth #flu #influenza #vaccines #immunizations #MaskUp #prevention
“Flu continues to bring misery across the US, with all but four states showing high or very high levels of activity as a new virus strain called subclade K continues to spread.
By another measure – visits to the doctor for fever plus a cough or sore throat, which are common flu symptoms – the US is at its highest level of respiratory illness since at least the 1997-98 flu season..."
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/05/health/flu-highest-level-25-years
#PublicHealth #flu #influenza #vaccines #immunizations #MaskUp #prevention
NPR: Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/12/30/nx-s1-5661508/flu-cdc-health
