Someone getting diagnosed with something that totally isn't Long Covid Headline: Large Increase In Numbers Of People Diagnosed With Something That Totally Wasn’t Caused By That Thing Story by Hubert Grabbag and Miguel Friday Photo from Adobe

Large Increase In Numbers Of People Diagnosed With Something That Totally Wasn’t Caused By That Thing

I know, my friend, that you are tired
of getting strange looks
simply because
you are still wearing a mask
in this ongoing pandemic,
but, my friend, for what it’s worth
please just know
that Tom Hanks
gets those strange looks for masking too.

I wish I'd known before, I really do. All those weeks and months lost to asthma flare-ups after every damn virus. I've had one single cold since 2019, I might even make it to old age without the constant ravaging illness. 😷

Frontiers | Distinct characteristics of T cell receptor repertoire associated with the SARS-CoV-2 reinfection The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, represents one of the most profound global public health challenges in modern history. While T cell immunity is ...

This is the most important paper to demonstrate the endless capacity of COVID to stuff your immune system.

The #Leonardi_Effect is real 🙏🏻

www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...

COVID-19 Brought About a Large Rise in POTS Cases The number of patients diagnosed with a chronic and oftentimes debilitating blood circulation disorder has risen sharply in the wake of COVID-19, according ...

“We’ve suspected for several years now that there is an association between COVID and POTS… Now we have the data to back that up...”

Note the past tense usage in the article should be instead current, for example, “COVID-19 Is Bringing…”

Map of Big Cities Health Coalition Highlighting: Austin, TX Baltimore, MD Boston, MA Charlotte, NC Chicago, IL Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Dallas, TX Denver, CO Detroit, MI El Paso, TX Fort Worth, TX Houston, TX Indianapolis, IN Kansas City, MO Las Vegas, NV Long Beach, CA Los Angeles, CA Louisville, KY Memphis, TN Milwaukee, WI Minneapolis, MN New York City, NY Oakland, CA Oklahoma City, OK Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Portland, OR San Antonio, TX San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA Seattle, WA Tucson, AZ Washington, DC

The Big Cities Health Coalition, which serves over 60 million or 1 in 5 people in the US, has issued a statement condemning the federal government's moves to limit vaccine access and spread disinformation. The cities are working together to ensure people get vaccinated.

When you get your COVID vaccine don't forget to thank the COVID conscious people whose activism forces our government to keep it available.

Map: Governors Public Health Alliance * Guam is also a member of the alliance Updated October 15, 2025 Map: @luckytran • Created with Datawrapper

15 US states and territories have formed a new Public Health Alliance, which will counter the absence of federal leadership by tracking outbreaks, issuing guidance, buying vaccines and more.

Members of the new alliance include CA, CO, CT, DE, GU, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, OR, RI, WA.

COVID's Surprising Effect on Sperm May Impact Future Generations COVID-19 infection causes changes to sperm in mice that may increase anxiety in their offspring, a study released Saturday said, suggesting the pandemic's possibly long-lasting effects on future gener...

”[The study] found that the virus altered molecules in RNA in the fathers' sperm, some of which are "involved in the regulation of genes that are known to be important in brain development… These findings suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic could have long-lasting effects on future generations…”

A Secret Weapon for Improving Student Outcomes: Better Air Quality Carel: Research shows that test scores and attendance improve when schools install air filters and upgrade ventilation.

A Secret Weapon for Improving Student Outcomes: Better Air Quality. Research shows that test scores and attendance improve when schools install air filters and upgrade ventilation. Thanks to @davidcarel.bsky.social for this reminder.
www.the74million.org/article/a-se...

SARS-CoV-2 infection heightens the risk of developing HPV-related carcinoma in situ and cancer - PubMed SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with elevated risks of HPV-related carcinoma in situ and cancer, irrespective of age or race. The findings underscore the importance of understanding the interplay b...

Study: Individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection had significantly higher risks of developing HPV-related cancers: a 67% increase in cervical cancer, 131% in vaginal cancer, 98% in vulvar cancer, 92% in anal cancer, and 78% in oropharyngeal (throat) cancer.
#covid
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40813533/

Molecular aspects of medicine headline dated December 2025; The double-edged sword: How SARS-CoV- 2 might fuel lung cancer: Investigating the potential oncogenic mechanisms of the novel coronavirus in lung carcinogenesis

December 2025 science called and it's not looking too great

(H/t @1goodtern.bsky.social)

A Study of 500,000 Medical Records Linked Viruses With Alzheimer's Again And Again A study of around 500,000 medical records published in 2023 suggested that severe viral infections like encephalitis and pneumonia increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and ...

A study of 500,000 medical records linked viruses with Alzheimer's again and again

"Those who were hospitalized with pneumonia after catching the flu seemed to be more susceptible to Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and ALS"

www.sciencealert.com/a-study-of-5...

Why the 1918 Flu Pandemic Never Really Ended | HISTORY After infecting millions of people worldwide, the 1918 flu strain shifted—and then stuck around.

Just as COVID never ended so too the Spanish flu pandemic never ended either. But we now have the technology to end them both with an indoor air revolution. Two birds, one stone #COVIDisAirborne #InfluenzaIsAirborne

COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in adults ≥50 years - npj Dementia npj Dementia - COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in adults ≥50 years

Can’t emphasize enough that new studies like this come out ALL THE TIME but are usually ignored by basically everyone, including the media & the medical establishment. It’s bananas. #COVID

The double-edged sword: How SARS-CoV-2 might fuel lung cancer: Investigating the potential oncogenic mechanisms of the novel coronavirus in lung carcinogenesis The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has had far-reaching consequences beyond acute respiratory illness, with growing evidence suggesting pote…

“[There is] growing evidence suggesting potential long-term oncogenic effects [of COVID infections]… SARS-CoV-2 can exacerbate outcomes in existing cancer patients & potentially contribute to de novo lung carcinogenesis or accelerate progression via chronic inflammation [and] immune dysregulation…”

Nancy Mace went on Bill Maher to tell people to take ibuprofen instead of acetaminophen in pregnancy. This is extremely dangerous advice. I explain here what the risks are.

Map: 25 States Plus DC Have Taken Actions To Protect COVID-19 Vaccine Access

UPDATE: 25 states plus DC have taken actions to protect COVID-19 vaccine access.

Two regional public health alliances have formed: The Northeast Public Health Collaborative and the West Coast Health Alliance.

There are several midwest and mountain states who have collaboration potential.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: If I’ve already had COVID-19 once, I’m immune from getting it again. Fact: There is no limit on how many times you can get COVID-19. Reinfection is common, and each new infection raises your risk of serious illness, organ damage, Long COVID, and more.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: I won’t get COVID-19 as long as I wash my hands well. Fact: It’s always a good idea to wash your hands, but COVID-19 spreads primarily through the air and respiratory droplets, so handwashing is much less likely to prevent COVID-19 than wearing masks.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: I don’t need to wear masks if I’ve already been vaccinated.Fact: Vaccines can reduce your risk of infection, and if you do get sick after being vaccinated, you are much less likely to experience severe illness or death, but it is still possible to get COVID-19 and spread it to others even if you’ve been vaccinated, so it’s a good idea to keep masking.

COVID-19 cases are still high, so be sure to know the facts and avoid the myths in order to protect yourself and others.

People signing the Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air at the UN

Yesterday, history happened at the UN: For the first time hundreds of orgs signed a global pledge declaring that healthy indoor air is a human right.

Healthy indoor air is a key tool for preventing pandemics, building climate resilience, and increasing health equity. We need it everywhere!

Opinion | Autism Has Always Existed. We Haven’t Always Called It Autism.

This is such a nuanced and big-hearted piece on the evolution of autism as a diagnosis, by an anthropologist of mental health who is also the dad of a now-grown daughter on the spectrum. Great reading (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/o...

Violet Affleck, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s Daughter, Speaks About the Impacts of COVID in U.N. Address Violet Affleck, the daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, delivered an impassioned speech in favor of clean air and masking to prevent the transmission of long COVID-19 in an address at the Uni...

🤯 People magazine! It doesn’t get more mainstream than that. It really helps to have “celebrity” advocates.

“Violet then criticized adults for "the relentless beat of back to normal, ignoring downplaying, and concealing both the prevalence of airborne transmission and the threat of long COVID…”

Tess Finch-Lees: Forever-Covid hurts young people’s health – and their futures Two years ago, I reported on a study finding that the corona­virus contributed to the 2022 surge of paediatric RSV cases “through the large build-up of Covid-19-infected children and the potential lon...

Today's essential read for all parents
"“Immunity debt” doesn’t exist, but immune damage does. Children are sicker now than pre-pandemic – many with disabling chronic illnesses. This cycle of harm can only stop when we accept reality – there’s no off ramp without cleaning classroom air."

“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”

Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!

With RFK's Attacks on the COVID Vaccine It's Official: We Don't Have the Tools RFK's moves to limit access to the COVID vaccine are the latest in a long line of moves that shrank- rather than expanded- the size of the so-called anti-COVID "toolbox"

A healthy public health response would have expanded, rather than narrowed, the tools in our anti-COVID toolkit since 2021. Instead, institutional mitigations like clean air were never implemented, and now the last tool standing is under attack.

www.thegauntlet.news/p/with-rfks-...

But the plans were on display…” “On display? I eventually had to go down to the cellar to find them.” “That’s the display department.” “With a flashlight.” “Ah, well, the lights had probably gone.” “So had the stairs.” “But look, you found the notice, didn’t you?” “Yes,” said Arthur, “yes I did. It was on display in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying ‘Beware of the Leopard.

I’ve seen what you’ll have to go through to get vaccinated a year from now and it’s not pretty.

It could have been worse, but things are still confusing. One of my main take aways is that it is still a very good idea for states to pass their own laws to make things crystal clear and protect COVID vaccine access.

COVID-induced neuroinflammation can last 2 years or longer, according to new PET data These findings are important to consider with regard to patients’ long-term health, as chronic inflammation has been implicated in cognitive decline.

COVID-induced neuroinflammation can last 2 years or longer, according to new PET data

#LongCovid

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The #WestCoastHealthAlliance has announced vaccine recommendations for the 2025-26 respiratory virus season. The guidance includes vaccines for COVID-19, flu, and RSV, helping families protect themselves and their communities as these viruses spread.
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/wes...

Consensus WCHA 2025-2026 Respiratory Virus Season Immunization Recommendations Age/Condition COVID-19 Influenza RSV Children • All 6-23 months • All 2-18 years with risk fa tors or never va inated against COVID-19 • All who are in lose onta t with others with risk fa tors1 • All who hoose prote tion1 • All 6 months and older • All younger than 8 months2 • All 8-19 months with risk fa tors Pregnancy • All who are planning pregnan y, pregnant, postpartum or la tating • All who are planning pregnan y, pregnant, postpartum or la tating • 32-36 weeks gestational age2 Adults • All 65 years and older • All younger than 65 years with risk fa tors • All who are in lose onta t with others with risk fa tors • All who hoose prote tion • All • All 75 years and older • All 50-74 years with risk fa tors 1. COVID-19 va ine is available for persons 6 months and older. 2. Prote t infants with either prenatal RSV va ine or infant dose of nirsevimab or lesrovimab.

Here are the first vaccine recommendations issued by the West Coast Health Alliance, which includes California, Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii: