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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The first step in understanding your #BreastCancer risk: find out if any relatives have had breast cancer & at what ages. This helps decide when you should get screened & more. Learn more, & get tips to start the conversation: www.cdc.gov/cancer/risk-...

breast cancer prevention checklist: learn your family history of breast cancer, tell your doctor about your family history, ask if you should work with a genetic counselor, build healthy habits to lower your risk.

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Aranet Home @aranethome.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It's time for us to clean out our warehouse, and for you to get Aranet Home sensors for up to 25% off! Head to aranet.com and shop sale now! Stock is limited.

a person sitting between boxes, holding a poster that says "warehouse sale, sept 18-27, aranet.com"

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The holiday travel weekend is here! Unfortunately, it's easy to be exposed to others who may be sick while traveling. As COVID-19 cases continue to increase across the country, masking is a great way to protect yourself from COVID, measles, colds, and other viruses that spread through the air!

A picture of a bunch of people at an airport standing in line with their suitcases, waiting to go through the metal detector. Captions over two peoples heads say they are sick, one of whom doesnt have symptoms and doesn’t know she’s sick already. Two other people who are not wearing masks have captions saying they are at high risk of getting sick here. One person, the only one wearing a mask, has a bubble over his head saying he is at low risk of becoming infected here.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September is here! 🍂 But another week of extreme heat is ahead anyway 😔. Remember to watch out for signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion, and if you notice signs of heat stroke, move to a cool place and call 911! Learn more: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/condi...

Beware of Overheating. Signs of heat exhaustion: Heavy sweating
Fast, weak pulse
Muscle cramps
Pale, clammy skin
Nausea
Dizziness
What to do:
Move to a cool place
Loosen your clothes
Put cool, wet cloths
on your body. sip water.
Call 911 if you start throwing up or if your symptoms worsen or last more than an hour.
Signs of heat stroke:
Hot, red, dry, or damp skin
Fast, strong pulse
Confusion
What to do:
Call 911 immediately
Move the person to a cooler location & attempt to cool them down with. cool cloths or a cool bath.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This week is #WorldBreastfeedingWeek! Did you know? We provide a Mamava breastfeeding pod in our registration lobby for all guests desiring a private space to breastfeed or express milk, so you can give your baby the nutrition they need.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Awesome. This should have been the messaging from the start. R<1 for the win.

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

COVID levels may be lower right now, but this is exactly when prevention can make the biggest difference. Wastewater data shows that COVID often follows a pattern of major seasonal waves. By layering protections early, wearing N95s, improving indoor air, (...)

White graphic with black and yellow text reading: “That’s why WHN launched Don’t Make Waves: a campaign for collective action to keep COVID transmission low. Join the Don’t Make Waves campaign by sharing this message and helping make COVID precautions more visible and accessible.” A yellow label at the bottom reads: “Don’t make waves campaign.” The website “whn.global” appears at the top left, and a yellow wave icon appears at the bottom right.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Cyclosporiasis is spreading, & by now you’ve probably seen the headlines (thoroughly wash your hands & produce, & cook it if possible, as cooking kills the parasite. You don’t want explosive diarrhea). Here are a few other questions we’ve seen answered less often but are great questions as well!

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Washing and cooking fresh produce are two ways to reduce your risk of cyclosporiasis! Washing fruits and vegetables is not always 100% effective, but it can help reduce your risk, so it's a very important step! Cooking fruits and vegetables kills the parasite so it cannot make you sick.

Washing vs. Cooking Produce to Prevent Cyclosporiasis. Washing produce thoroughly can remove Cyclospora, the parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, before you eat it. This can reduce your risk, so it’s a very important step, but it might not be 100% effective. Cooking produce (to an internal temperature of at least 158 degrees Fahrenheit) kills the Cyclospora parasite so it cannot make you sick. Either way, always wash your hands before and after preparing or eating food!

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alexjungle.bsky.social @alexjungle.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Perfect depiction of 250th birthday of United States under Trump 🇺🇸🤦🏻‍♂️

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We went through our Facebook comments…and found some questions about vaccines that get asked a lot! Here are just a few of the FAQs, in our best attempt to fit them onto social media slides. Stay up to date on your vaccines, and talk to your doctor if you have questions or concerns. (1/2)

Vaccine questions from the comment section. What did people do before vaccines were made? If vaccines are so important, how come my unvaccinated friend is just fine? Why do we still need vaccines if no one even gets that disease anymore? And more!

“If vaccines are so important, how did children survive before vaccines existed?” A lot of them didn’t survive. And some who survived ended up permanently disabled from
their illness. In the decade before measles vaccines were available, about 400-500 people in the U.S. died from measles each year. Thanks to widespread vaccination, measles deaths dropped significantly. There were 0 measles deaths in the U.S. from 2015 until 2025, when decreasing vaccination rates led to the largest measles outbreak in 30 years. Children today are much more likely to survive their childhood than in the years before vaccines.

“I know people who had that disease as a child and survived without vaccines.” That’s great! But remember a few things: You’re more likely to know people who are still alive than people who died. It may seem like everyone survived an illness because the children who died young weren’t around for you to meet.

No illness or vaccine is 100%! Sometimes, people don’t get sick even when they are exposed to an illness, or don’t get severely sick from their illness, with or without vaccines. Vaccines significantly reduce your chances of getting sick from some viruses, but some people are lucky enough to avoid illness with or without vaccination!

Remember that personal experiences don’t tell the whole story! For every comment like the one above, there are others like below: “I know unvaccinated people who died from that disease. All the vaccinated people I know stayed healthy.”And both people could be telling the truth! This is why, to determine if vaccines are effective, scientists study data from thousands of people, not just one or a few stories. Scientific data confirms vaccines are effective at reducing the risk of illnesses.

“I heard vaccines can have dangerous side effects. Why should I risk it?” All vaccines and medicines can have side effects, but serious side effects from vaccines are very rare, and you’re much more likely to be hurt from not getting a vaccine and getting very sick or dying from a preventable illness. Think of it this way: When you get into a car, you choose to wear a seatbelt or not. Every year, there are some people who get hurt by their seatbelts. But this is not common, and most people who wear seatbelts are never injured by them. You’re a lot more likely to be injured or killed from getting into an accident and not having a seatbelt on. Most people don’t know when they’ll be in a car accident, so the only real way to guarantee you’re never hurt by a seatbelt or by not wearing a seatbelt is to never get into a car, but most people don’t have this option. Any time you’re out in public, there’s a chance of being exposed to a virus. You probably can’t avoid other people forever, and you won’t always know when someone nearby is sick. So you’ll have to choose between the low risk of serious vaccine side effects or the much higher risk of serious illness or death from not getting vaccinated.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Did you know? Long COVID is recognized as a possible disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Talk to your doctor if after having COVID-19 you're experiencing new or ongoing symptoms limiting your daily life, & learn more about #LongCOVID as a disability: www.hhs.gov/civil-rights...

Long COVID (also known as post-COVID conditions) is wide range of symptoms and conditions that can last weeks, months, or even years after COVID-19 illness. What are the symptoms of long covid? Long COVID symptoms might be a continuation of symptoms from your initial illness, like a cough lasting several weeks or more, or might be new symptoms. Common symptoms include extreme fatigue, problems with memory or thinking, and difficulty breathing. More than 200 symptoms of Long COVID have been identified. Long COVID can also affect multiple organ systems in your body, increasing your risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and more. Who is at risk of getting long covid? Anyone can develop Long COVID. People of all ages and genders are living with Long COVID, even if they previously had no other health conditions or if they only experienced mild symptoms while sick with COVID-19. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 5 adults who get COVID-19 will develop Long COVID.

Recovering from COVID-19 once does not mean you can’t develop Long COVID if you are infected again. Getting COVID-19 repeatedly increases your risk of Long COVID. What should i do if i think i have long covid? Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing new or ongoing symptoms in the weeks after having COVID-19. Long COVID may require comprehensive care or cause disability. Although there is currently no cure for Long COVID, treatments may help you manage your symptoms.

Long COVID disability is a recognized disability by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are unable to work due to Long COVID, you may be eligible to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.
how can I prevent long covid? The only sure way to prevent Long COVID is to avoid COVID-19. According to the CDC, research suggests that vaccination can also help prevent Long COVID.

Prevent Long COVID by preventing COVID-19: Wear masks
Improve ventilation in indoor spaces
Stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Did you know PrEP is for women too? Women are about 1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses but only about 8% of PrEP users. This Women's Health Week, talk to your doctor or visit us to get started on prep if you're at risk of exposure to HIV. Learn more: dcopublichealth.org/PrEP

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Violet Blue® @violetblue.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Winner of the BookLife Prize 2025 with a 10/10 for prose, fact-based, from an expert team. This book cuts through disinfo to keep you safe, informed, and feeling strong about protecting yourself from *all* airborne viruses: linktr.ee/covidbook

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Post-viral syndrome (or post-viral illness): New or long-term symptoms after an initial sickness. Multiple viruses can cause post-viral illness, and symptoms can significantly interfere with your daily life, so take steps to avoid illness to protect your long-term health!

Have you heard of Post-viral syndrome (or post-viral illness). Here’s a very very short explanation. It won’t cover everything, because this is social media.

What is post-viral illness? Sometimes, when you get sick with a virus...

After you “recover” from your initial illness (this period of illness is also called acute infection)...

It can trigger new or long-term symptoms, like extreme fatigue, trouble breathing, trouble thinking and remembering things, and more. This new/ongoing illness is the post-viral illness. Post-viral illness symptoms can last months or years and are sometimes worse than the initial illness, and they may leave you unable to work or care for yourself

Post-viral illness can be caused by multiple viruses, but most commonly: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Epstein-Barr virus
Flu
Pneumonia
Some human herpesvirus types Although some people are at higher risk than others (depending, in part, on what the virus is), anyone of any age can develop a post-viral illness!

How can you stay safe from post-viral illness? The only guaranteed way to avoid post-viral illness is to avoid getting a virus. Depending on the virus, methods to protect yourself might include:

Getting vaccinated
Wearing masks
Keeping clean air
Washing your hands
Avoiding direct or indirect contact with people who are sick
And more. And if you do get sick, let your doctor know if you have long-lasting or new symptoms after your initial illness!

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Take steps to avoid illness in order to protect your lifelong health and the people around you! (2/2)

We see a lot of people ask about handwashing or say it is or isn’t important for avoiding viruses. You should always wash your hands well, for several reasons. Please wash your hands everyone. Yes, handwashing can help prevent some viruses by removing germs from your hands before you put them into your eyes, nose, or mouth, so you should absolutely wash your hands to help keep yourself healthy. And no, handwashing by itself won’t keep you from getting sick from some viruses, because even with clean hands you can still breathe in viruses in the air.

Some viruses can spread through the air for long after the sick person has left the area. That’s why it’s a good idea to open windows or run air purifiers indoors.

It helps remove virus particles from the air so people won’t breathe them in and get sick.

A virus might have a low death rate, but that does not mean it is not serious. Remember that there are lots of people who survived polio but spent their lives paralyzed or in iron lungs. In other words, death rates are only part of the story! Some people survive measles but live with permanent hearing loss or intellectual disability as a result, and others survive COVID-19 but are left with permanent brain damage and more. Viruses can lead to a wide range of serious consequences other than death!

Every time you get vaccinated or take other steps to avoid getting viruses, you’re not only protecting your lifelong health, but also the health of people throughout the community.

By staying healthy, or by avoiding spreading illness to others when you’re sick, you protect people who are too young to be vaccinated, people who are at high risk, and more. We’re thankful for all of you doing your part to keep yourselves, your kids, and your community safe!

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Bean & Sprout's Mom @beansproutsmom.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

"Children & young adults with long COVID with cardiovascular symptoms display increased microclots, endothelial injury, & neutrophil inflammation, which warrant further evaluation and suggest intravascular NETosis as key driver of endovascular pathology in long COVID" www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Children and young adults with long COVID display elevated endothelial biomarkers, underscoring disease-related rather than age-related endovascular profiles following SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Children and young adults with long COVID exhibit increased microclot burden in blood.

Neutrophil activation may contribute to ongoing endovascular injury in long COVID.

A combination of microclots, neutrophil markers, and endothelial cytokines could serve as biomarkers for Long COVID.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Less than five months into 2026, the number of measles cases in the U.S. is already more than 75% the total number for the entire year of 2025. Measles is extremely contagious, so be sure your family is up to date on vaccines to protect yourselves & others. See the data: www.cdc.gov/measles/data...

Measles is spreading in the United States. Already in 2026 (as of April 17*), the total number of measles cases is more than 75% of the total number of confirmed cases for all of 2025. Measles is dangerous and extremely contagious. About 9 out of 10 people who come into contact with an infected person will also get measles if they are not protected. Getting two doses of the measles vaccine (MMR) is
97% effective at preventing measles.

A bar graph shows 2,288 measles cases in 2025 and 1,748 in the first four months of 2026

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

It's important to know that false negatives on home COVID-19 tests are common, so if you're not feeling well and get a negative result, you should always test again! But although false negatives happen, it's still important to get tested if possible so you can get the treatment you need!

Two things that are both true: It is still important to test for COVID-19. False negatives on at-home COVID-19 tests* are common. *Also called home tests, rapid tests, antigen tests, and rapid antigen tests

False negatives on COVID-19 tests are common, so it’s important to test again if your test is negative. False negatives (test results saying you don’t have COVID when you actually do) are common. If you have symptoms but test negative, test again at least one more time, 48 hours later.

If you test positive, there’s no need to test again. False positives (tests saying you have COVID when actually don’t) are extremely rare.

It is still important to test so you can get the treatment you need. COVID-19 treatments are available for some people who are eligible, and they can significantly reduce your risk of hospitalization and death.

Testing helps you to identify your illness so you can get the treatment you need!

If you’re sick but can’t test (or retest): Get plenty of rest, avoid spreading it to others, and talk to your doctor if needed. If you’re feeling sick but don’t have access to testing, it’s still important to give your body time to get better, and avoid spreading illness to others. Stay home as much as you’re able & get plenty of rest to allow your body to a chance to fully recover.

Avoid others as much as possible (and remember, nobody wants illness spread to them even if it’s not COVID-19), and wear a mask if you have to be around others.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Infants under age 6 months are at high risk of hospitalization if they get COVID-19, but a new study confirms vaccination during pregnancy protects babies through age 6 months. Stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines to protect yourself & your baby. See the study: publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...

Infants under age 6 months have the highest rates of hospitalization from COVID-19 of any group under age 75. A new study* finds: COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy reduces infants’ rates of hospitalization from COVID-19 through their first 6 months of life before protection fades. Stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy to protect yourself and your baby. *https://tinyurl.com/tz4vnvv2

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The pollen has landed 🙃, which means “it’s just allergies” season is upon us. Unfortunately, allergies share symptoms with multiple viruses, so be sure to know the symptoms, and know when to treat for allergies vs when it’s something more!

A chart labeled "it's just allergies. are you sure?" The chart shows that cough, sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, headache, and fatigue are possible allergy symptoms. These symptoms in addition to fever, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are probably a different virus, and you should stay home and call your doctor. These symptoms plus fainting and confusion (sudden, and more than your usual level of confusion) are a medical emergency and you should call 911.

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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 24/03/2026

Nearly twice as old as the dinosaurs, horseshoe crabs have been crawling ashore for over 450 million years. Sadly, their populations have plummeted by more than 70% in recent decades. So we just announced our intent to sue the federal government for denying them #ESA protections. bit.ly/41quLDj

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Planning to watch another day of March Madness? Try out this @americanheart.bsky.social challenge to add some healthy movement to your day!

A graphic titled “fitness fast breaks.” It’s a list of activities to try while watching basketball games. Tips that are on the list: three pointer = 3 squat jumps with arms mimicking a jump shot. Player misses a free throw = 5 calf raises. dunk = 10 jumping jacks. timeout called = 15-second plank. coach gets animated = 10 air pubches. steal leads to a fast break = 10 high knees. team goes on a 6-0 run = 6 arm circles. announcer says “cinderella” = dance and twirl across the room. mascot appears on screen = 5 air high fives. the school band is shown = march in place for 20 seconds. game goes into overtime = jump up nad down. halftime = get up and grab a healthy snack to recharge

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Expecting a new addition to the family soon? Join us @durhamcountylib.bsky.social for free prenatal breastfeeding education class designed to help you get ready for pregnancy, birth, and life with a newborn. Space is limited! Register here: durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/calendar?t=d...

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Andrew Dobbie @a-dobbie11.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Found in all frontline workers. Teachers too.

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Kim Kelly @kimkelly.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

hey Philly folks, if you’re interested in learning how to start your own little backyard garden, my sweetie is doing a teach-in at Grindcore House tomorrow at 6:30pm 🌱

Black and white flyer with plants and text reading “urban farming reach-in with farmer shawn! Masks required and provided. 1515 s. 4th st”

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Christophe Veltsos @drinfosec.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Direct link to the research letter mentioned in the post above: Long COVID and Days of Work Missed Due to Illness or Injury by Adults in the United States, 2022 (online on Sept 2025) | Research letter in J Am Board Fam Med www.jabfm.org/content/38/3... [ FREE PDF available ]

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Long COVID and Days of Work Missed Due to Illness or Injury by Adults in the United States, 2022

Introduction: There are concerns of postacute sequelae of COVID-19, but the impact of long COVID on the US workforce is unclear. Methods: We analyzed the nationally representative 2022 Medical Expend...

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Neighbor's trip to their barber.

Aranet app chart showing CO2 levels of 1945 ppm at time of barbershop visit.

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Jessica Wildfire @jessicawildfire.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

How do you protect yourself from viruses in a world that has largely given up? New work has confirmed the use of HOCl as a respiratory therapy and intervention. Here's some other things to do, along with N95 masks and air purifiers. www.the-sentinel-intelligence.net/an-illustrat...

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An Illustrated Guide to Knocking Out Viruses

To be expanded?

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

All told, NBA stars have already missed over 200 games this season due to injury or illness, doubling the total we saw at this point two years ago. sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...

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Despite LeBron James' imminent return, the NBA’s star crisis worsens

The league is dangerously close to having the distinction of having over half its stars in street clothes on any given night in the NBA.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

A study with data from ~14 million children shows that COVID19 infection is significantly more harmful to kids’ hearts than the vaccine. Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections. Link below.

Photo of chart demonstrating that the risks to inflammatory conditions, low platelets and blood clots are all higher in kids who had COVID19.

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J Montgomery @jaymontgomery.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

TELL THEM DO NOT CAVE.

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

In our short existence, The Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation has issued 58 grants providing healthier indoor air to 30,000 ppl. The Foundation aims to substantially increase these benefits to under-resourced schools over the next several months. Please consider helping us: givebutter.com/buildabox2025

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Build a Box Campaign

Help Us Bring Clean Air to More Classrooms

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Liesl McConchie @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Happening tomorrow!! I’m partnering with my publisher @CorwinPress to host a webinar on my latest book, Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach. Register here for this 60-min FREE webinar: corwin.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

This is great. The absurdity of this moment captured. Make it go viral.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

If you're like me and don't know much about autism this was an interesting explainer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-ya...

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Why Everyone Suddenly Has Autism (It’s Not What You Think)

YouTube video by Be Smart

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DCapTO @dcapto.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

😷😷😷😷😷

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Our World in Data @ourworldindata.org · 10/12/2024

The world is awful. The world is much better. The world can be much better. All three statements are true at the same time. Understanding this is key to solving big global problems. We believe data & research can help us understand both the problems we face & the progress that’s possible. 🧵

A chart in three parts showing data on child mortality to make the points that "The world is awful. The world is much better. The world can be much better. All three statements are true at the same time."

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

@putrinolab.bsky.social You you aware of anybody working on a list of HC providers that take covid seriously? TIA

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David Elfstrom 🍁 @davidelfstrom.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Changing the filters on the open source PC fan-based air cleaner. It was still keeping the particulate mass in the bedroom below measurable (0.1 μg/m3) but it's been running for at least 17,000 hours. /1

New 20x20x2 pleated MERV-13 above a dirty one. The dirty one looks like fuzzy dust is covering it. Under that is the partially disassembled PC fan air cleaner, showing the top panel of three 140mm Arctic P40 fans with wires hanging out.

6-fan PC air cleaner made from painted black aluminum next to a 2-drawer filing cabinet. Its about as deep as the filing cabinet (20 inches) and is 20 inches high. The front has a width of about 6 inches.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

I'm thinking all these people paying for security details are wondering if it's all a scam. How can you not make sure nearby rooftops are secure? I mean, the Ides of March, book depositories, grassy knolls, and roof tops are the security basics aren't they?

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David Elfstrom 🍁 @davidelfstrom.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

!! The OpenCPC is now available (Condensation particle counter) presented by @masknerd.bsky.social of @openaeros.bsky.social $5k USD (compared with "contact us for the quote" = price of a car). Counts ultrafine particles and can be used for testing respirators, measuring air quality & filtration

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Introducing the OpenCPC!

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

As COVID-19 cases increase, it’s a good idea to wear masks when you’ll be around others. High-quality masks like N95s and KN95s (also called respirators) offer the best protection. Cloth masks offer the least protection, but any mask is better than none! Wear the best option available to you.

A graphic showing different kinds of masks or resprators. Text says "wear a mask with the best fit, protection, and comfort for you." N95 masks (also called "respirators") are the most effective, followed by KN95s, then disposable masks, and cloth masks are the least effective. Text explains that layered, finely woven cloth masks offer more protection than loosely woven cloth masks, but all cloth masks are less effective than N95s, KN95s, and disposable masks, in that order.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, it's important to know accurate information about COVID-19 in order to protect yourself and others! Get the facts about common myths, and take steps to protect yourself and others.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: covid-19 is over. Fact: COVID-19 continues to spread and change into new variants, and cases are currently increasing.* As of June 23, 2024

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: If my last COVID-19 illness was mild, it will be mild if I get it again.. Fact: Each new COVID-19 infection increases your risk of serious illness, Long COVID, and permanent health consequences like organ damage.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: I don’t need to mask if I stay at least 6 feet from other people while I’m out. Fact: We now know that COVID-19 can spread through the air, even after other people have left the area. This is why it is important to mask and improve indoor ventilation when you can.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: I’ve already gotten multiple doses of the COVID-19 vaccine over the years. I don’t need any more. Fact: Just like it’s important to get an annual flu shot, it’s important to get updated COVID-19 vaccines each year. The flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine are each updated annually to protect against current strains of the virus.

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