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This is the strongest evidence yet that ignoring the chronic impacts of COVID in children carries population-level consequences. A massive Lancet Infect Dis study of >465,000 kids shows: Reinfections double the risk of long COVID.🧵 After the first infection: about 903 cases of long COVID per million children (within 6 months). After the second infection: ~1884 cases per million. That’s more than double the risk (RR = 2.08).

Latest 🎯🧵 by Zdenek Vrozina on the impact of repeat Covid infections in kids...

"... ignoring the chronic impacts of COVID in children carries population-level consequences.
... study of >465k kids shows: Reinfections double the risk of long COVID..."

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In this chapter I discuss how these guys treat *theoretical* risks from the vaccine more seriously than *actual* harms from COVID.

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When you get a vaccine or a medical checkup, we expect the healthcare worker to wash their hands and wear gloves.

We should think the same about wearing masks in medical settings. Viruses can spread pre-symptomatically; masks are another effective infection control measure.

I looked for the account that replied but its suspended. 😢

Please understand your doctors and healthcare workers aren’t masking or talking about COVID because they’ve reviewed the science on it and determined it’s no longer a threat. They’re not doing so because they haven’t read the studies, or they’re ignoring them.

Millennials millennialling Headline: American Millennials Are Dying At An Alarming Rate, But It’s Only Alarming If You Know About It, And Anyway It’s Totally Not Caused By Covid Infections Story by Port Chasuban and Silica Weverley Photo from Adobe

American Millennials Are Dying At An Alarming Rate, But It’s Only Alarming If You Know About It, And Anyway It’s Totally Not Caused By Covid Infections

ID 1 and 2: An orange background and a meter indicating moderate wastewater levels of SARS-CoV-2. The text reads: COVID-19 spread remains high across the U.S. as our summer surge continues into early fall. All major metrics went up through late August, though some infectious disease experts predict this wave may peak soon. Wastewater data from the CDC and WastewaterSCAN show significant — but slowing — increases in national SARS-CoV-2 spread in recent weeks. After a big jump in early August (over 50%), the CDC’s estimated national wastewater viral activity level went up by 15% between August 9 and 16, then decreased by 1% between August 16 and 23. These are preliminary data, however, and may change in the next update. As a new school year gets underway across the U.S., young children remain vulnerable to COVID-19 and Long COVID: emergency department visits for COVID-19 were higher for children under 12 than any other age group in late August. But children will face new barriers to getting vaccinated following last week’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision, as will adults under age 65. It’s currently unclear exactly how the new FDA labels will be implemented (as different insurance companies and pharmacy chains may decide on different policies), but a New York Times report suggests access challenges may vary by state. Some states may push back on the FDA restrictions: New Mexico’s health department recently ruled to make COVID-19 vaccines broadly accessible in that state. Other state agencies may take similar approaches; we will share more updates as they become available."

ID 1 and 2: An orange background and a meter indicating moderate wastewater levels of SARS-CoV-2. The text reads: COVID-19 spread remains high across the U.S. as our summer surge continues into early fall. All major metrics went up through late August, though some infectious disease experts predict this wave may peak soon. Wastewater data from the CDC and WastewaterSCAN show significant — but slowing — increases in national SARS-CoV-2 spread in recent weeks. After a big jump in early August (over 50%), the CDC’s estimated national wastewater viral activity level went up by 15% between August 9 and 16, then decreased by 1% between August 16 and 23. These are preliminary data, however, and may change in the next update. As a new school year gets underway across the U.S., young children remain vulnerable to COVID-19 and Long COVID: emergency department visits for COVID-19 were higher for children under 12 than any other age group in late August. But children will face new barriers to getting vaccinated following last week’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision, as will adults under age 65. It’s currently unclear exactly how the new FDA labels will be implemented (as different insurance companies and pharmacy chains may decide on different policies), but a New York Times report suggests access challenges may vary by state. Some states may push back on the FDA restrictions: New Mexico’s health department recently ruled to make COVID-19 vaccines broadly accessible in that state. Other state agencies may take similar approaches; we will share more updates as they become available."

ID 3: Screenshot of a CDC bar chart showing estimated SARS-CoV-2 variant prevalence in the U.S. The chart is titled, "Empiric Proportions and Nowcast Estimates in United States for 4-Week Periods in 9/1/2024 - 8/30/2025." Each bar in the chart represents variant prevalence for a given month using sections in different colors, going from September 2024 to August 2025. In fall 2024, the most prevalent variant was KP3.1.1 in teal, followed by LP.8.1 in orange in early 2025, and most recently XFG in periwinkle for summer 2025. In its most recent update, for August 2025, the CDC estimates that XFG caused 73% to 85% of U.S. COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 spread remains high across the U.S. as our summer surge continues into early fall.

As a new school year gets underway, young children remain vulnerable: emergency department visits for COVID-19 were higher for children under 12 than any other age group in late August. bit.ly/41y1HdG

Is it any wonder people have no idea what to think?

It is airborne, no it's not, yes it is, but because that is hard to control we will now do nothing.

It is mild now but be careful, no, be extra careful.

Respirators aren't better but wear the best fitting mask you can, a respirator.

Average number of sick days taken by public servants growing post-COVID, new data shows After hitting a low of 5.9 days in 2020-21, number rising as people return to offices Catherine Morrison · The Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 31, 2025 10:46 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 hours ago A Canadian flag hangs on the side of a government building in Ottawa in June 2020, when most government office employees worked from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)

Canada: Average number of sick days taken by public servants growing post-COVID, new data shows

Average sick days in Canada’s public service rose from:

5.9 in 2020–21 (remote work peak)
8.1 in 2021–22
8.8 in 2022–23
9.2 in 2023–24

Source: archive.md/tEKpm

If you have small children who just returned to school, I offer my condolences on the illness that they immediately contracted. To keep it from infecting your entire household, crack a couple windows (on opposite walls, if possible), turn on an air purifier, and consider wearing a mask.

Weekly COVID-19 Positive Tests in Virginia with chart showing increase in number of positive tests since July 1, 2025

Virginia reported 9.3% of ED visits were for respiratory illnesses in the week ending August 23, 2025. The graph shows that 2024-25 is tracking upward in a similar way to the two previous years in the Fall.

The start of a new school year (K-12 & college) also brings the start of seasonal increase in COVID cases. Local data is no longer tracked—here's Virginia state-wide charts to 23 Aug 2025.

There's been a large increase in positive COVID tests since July 1 and a steady increase in ED visits.

Our medical establishment has been engaged is a successful and deliberate effort to have people only remember unwanted mitigation measures.

They’ll be talking about masking toddlers for decades.

Why COVID keeps roaring back every summer, even as pandemic fades from public view The summer season continues to see spikes in COVID-19 activity. The latest jump is being fueled by the subvariant XFG, nicknamed 'Stratus.'

Why?

Maybe because the pandemic isn't over, & we still aren't cleaning the air, & handing out free #N95s - on top of which, governments are restricting vaccines.

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As one source after another
of tracking data vanished
we used to joke
that at least
we would always have
the Walgreens Covid tracker and
angry reviews of scented candles,
alas we were wrong
about the “always” part,
though at least
we still have
angry reviews of scented candles.

Heart disease patients should get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, cardiology experts say This season’s emerging set of guidelines stand out because they urge the need for vaccine-based protection against respiratory illnesses, including COVID, contradicting statements from Health Secretar...

Heart disease patients should get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, cardiology experts say.

Anyone with heart disease is high-risk, regardless of age, since infections can trigger heart failure and raise the chance of heart attacks.

Lol! He threw a foot long & took off running. 🤣

Selena Gomez wearing a black mask and sunglasses in front of a photo advertisement featuring herself.

Do you know who still masks? Celebrities like Selena Gomez.

Me wearing a black CAN99 mask with eye protection. I’m wearing a black shirt with Priscilla Kelly’s photo on it. It says “Priscilla Kelly” in horizontal font on the right of the shirt, in orange font.

Waiting outside the laundromat while smiling w/ my eyes & repping #PriscillaKelly

There’s a COVID surge right now (going to increase in the Fall as kids go back to school)

Pls wear a mask in public to protect yourself, your family, friends & community

Each reinfection increases risk of #LongCOVID

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I can’t believe that someone shot up the CDC. Where did anyone get the idea that violence was acceptable?

Huge study of ME/CFS reveals genetic 'hotspots' linked to the debilitating syndrome A large study of ME/CFS included more than 15,000 people and identified eight locations in the genome linked to the disease.

Live Science: 'Huge study of ME/CFS reveals genetic 'hotspots' linked to the debilitating syndrome'

'A large study of ME/CFS included more than 15,000 people and identified eight locations in the genome linked to the disease.'

#DecodeME

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Linking COVID-19 and cancer: Underlying mechanism COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), lead to a global health crisis with a spectrum of clinical manifestat…

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"This review provides an in-depth investigation of the possible correlations between COVID-19 and cancer, prevalence of COVID-19 infection and its effects on the tumor microenvironment, metastatic processes, and cancer recurrence":

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Selfie photo of a person with short hair, big beaded Ouija planchette earrings, eyeglasses, and a black n95 mask—partially buried under a giant stack of library books.

Oops, I went to the library

COVID is airborne and still with us, evidenced by hospitalisations and deaths data. Many feel in a better place than at the height of the pandemic, but protections still matter, such as ventilation, booster vaccines, and testing. Long COVID, maligned by some, continues to affect millions of lives.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2025 📢 New Forecast Projects 33 Million Americans Will Be Affected by Long COVID by End of 2025 El Cerrito, CA — A new strategic analysis by David Lingenfelter, PhD, published on Substack, warns that Long COVID is rapidly evolving into a major chronic disease burden in the United States. The report projects that by the end of 2025, approximately 32.8 million Americans—or 12.6% of the adult population—will have experienced Long COVID, with cumulative estimates ranging from 27.8 to 39.5 million. The findings underscore the urgent need for a coordinated national response. Despite declining per-infection risk due to vaccination and variant evolution, the sheer volume of ongoing SARS-CoV-2 transmission and reinfections continues to fuel new cases. Key Findings: • Disability Impact: ~25% of Long COVID patients report severe activity limitations. • Economic Toll: Annual societal costs estimated between $2.0–$6.5 billion, primarily from lost productivity. • Healthcare Strain: No validated treatments; demand for multidisciplinary care is rising. • Disparities: Black and Hispanic communities face higher burden but lower diagnosis rates. Strategic Recommendations: 1. Surveillance: Establish permanent, equity-focused national tracking systems. 2. Research: Accelerate clinical trials and biomarker development. 3. Public Health Messaging: Reframe vaccination as Long COVID prevention. 4. Clinical Infrastructure: Standardize care and expand multidisciplinary centers. 5. Socioeconomic Support: Improve access to disability benefits and workplace accommodations. “This is not just a lingering symptom—it’s a systemic challenge,” said Dr. Lingenfelter. “We must treat Long COVID as a chronic condition with wide-reaching implications for public health, healthcare delivery, and economic resilience.” 🔗 Read the full report: https://davidlingenfelter.substack.com/p/the-projected-burden-of-long-covid

Long COVID is rapidly evolving into a major chronic disease burden in the United States.

This excellent report projects that by the end of 2025, approximately 13% of the adult population—will have experienced Long COVID.
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New study confirms cardiovascular safety of COVID-19 vaccines The incidence of heart attacks and strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination than before or without vaccination, according to a new study involving nearly the whole adult population of England.

Vaccines work

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Health secretary RFK Jr. shuts door on U.S. investment in mRNA vaccine research Vaccine experts and people steeped in pandemic preparedness expressed horror at the news that RFK Jr. has shut the door in U.S. investment in mRNA vaccine research.

Pandemic preparedness in the US has been leveled a crippling blow with the cancellation of multiple #BARDA contracts to help develop mRNA vaccines. No other vaccine platform produces vaccine so quickly; without mRNA, Americans will have a long wait for pandemic vax. www.statnews.com/2025/08/05/m...

Long COVID in Young Children, School-Aged Children, and Teens This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes the symptoms of long COVID in children.

Long Covid has overtaken childhood Asthma in the US. There must be a similar picture globally in countries like the US who have pushed the natural immunity narrative. It’s not mild, there is at present no cure. Children have a chronic wet dry cough. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

"Brazil’s Supreme Court orders house arrest for ex-President Jair Bolsonaro"

What a beautiful day! One mass murderer down, who is next?

People also like to say kids stop getting sick so much after daycare & k-3. It's a LIE. Masks & homeschool will stop it though.