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[–] 114 points 11 months ago (7 children)

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.

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  • [–] 4 points 11 months ago* (4 children)

    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.

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  • [–] 8 points 11 months ago (3 children)

    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!

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    Yeah I think it's my second time with covid, or at least symptomatically. Part of me feels like I may already have long covid, but the other part hopes I'm just imagining things...

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