I started wearing a N95 in public during covid and haven't stopped. Mostly to filter out the body sprays and perfumes so many people wear. Guess I'll order more masks before there is a run on them.

Mask up with a reputable, well-fitting N95 in crowded places. I have survived many bus rides with actively secreting people next to me without getting sick since I learned to do it a few years ago. My fav is Moldex 2600 but there are many others.

Awww fuck. I caught the flu in January and I've never been so sick in my life. Worst than COVID. I hope I won't catch it or that at least the vaccine will help at least a little.

I wonder if they are reliant on the US CDC. I remember they just cancelled the meeting that discusses what strains to defend against. I figured ours would be useless this year.

I’ve got the flu and Covid shots this year but I still caught a mild but frustratingly long-lasting virus. Haven’t had one that caused me to lose my voice in many years.