• between measles and covid, there are a lot of people walking around who are immuno-compromised now & don’t even know it yet, beyond a vague idea that they don’t remember being sick so often before a few years ago.

    i really hope that the us swings away from fascism & eugenics and moves towards things like free healthcare asap, because it really doesn’t have to be like this.

    the huge cheers from all sides for the death of a healthcare ceo really shows that there are basic needs like healthcare & housing & UBI that have broad support, far beyond what culture war BS would have people believe, imo.

    •  Echolynx   ( @Echolynx@lemmy.zip ) 
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      8 days ago

      Sick for the second time in less than a month, and I got my flu and covid vaccines a couple months ago… these guys are ruining flu season for everyone, not just themselves. Admittedly, I could be better about wearing my mask regularly, but I try to whenever I’m in a really congested train or spot.

      • even occasionally masking is better than nothing, it’s breaking those chains of transmission! 💪

        unfortunately, the covid vaccine only really prevents the worst outcomes (hospitalisation & death) for about 4-6 months, it doesn’t prevent transmission or long covid.

        i’ve got my fingers crossed for a vaccine that does prevent transmission or long covid, but in the meantime, wearing a well-fitted mask really does work!