Editorial: Too many Chicago teachers are chronically absent
Data source: the Chicago school system.
Over 41% of teachers were absent from their classes for 10 or more days during the 2023-24 school year.
In 2020, it was just 12%
Deadly Incurable Fungus Infects Thousands On The West Coast, Attacking Their Lungs
“California and Arizona are suffering from a deadly lung infection epidemic that has spiked to record-level numbers in 2024. Named ‘Valley Fever’, this disease is caused by a fungus, and its symptoms, according to the CDC, include fatigue, night sweats, muscle aches, rashes, and long-term lung problems, killing 1 in every 100 patients.”
California and Arizona are suffering from a deadly lung infection epidemic that has spiked to record-level numbers in 2024. Named "Valley Fever", this disease is caused by a fungus, and its symptoms, according to the CDC, include fatigue, night sweats, muscle aches, rashes, and long-term lung problems, killing 1 in every 100 patients.
hey wanna guess what all the comments under this tiktok about checking your longer-than-days cough for walking pneumonia with over 500k likes are like
Elton John album on hold because he 'can't see' after eye infection
“Sir Elton John has said he's been unable to finish his new album because he is still struggling with his eyesight after getting an infection in July.”
Sir Elton John has said he's been unable to finish his new album because he is still struggling with his eyesight after getting an infection in July.
Walking pneumonia is surging in Canada. Is this unusual?
The reasons for the surge are unclear, Khan says. "I think that's the million-dollar question in terms of sort of why this peak now,"
The reasons for the surge are unclear, Khan says. "I think that's the million-dollar question in terms of sort of why this peak now,"
Viruses are Real, No Matter What Joe Rogan and RFK Jr. Say
“Viruses are Real, No Matter What Joe Rogan and RFK Jr. Say Germ theory denialism has been around since the 1800s, but it's promoted today by pseudoscience conspiracy theorists”
Viruses are Real, No Matter What Joe Rogan and RFK Jr. SayGerm theory denialism has been around since the 1800s, but it's promoted today by pseudoscience conspiracy theorists
Britain's Queen Camilla to Miss Annual Event with Illness
“Britain's Queen Camilla has pulled out of an event on Friday night as she continues to experience some symptoms of illness after suffering a chest infection earlier this month, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said.”
What to make of the rise of the wellbeing sick day
The number of teachers taking time off sick because of poor wellbeing and mental health has doubled over the past three years, with a huge spike at the end of each term as stress and burnout peaks
Matt Hancock: Masks must be worn in hospitals immediately in a new pandemic
“Matt Hancock: Masks must be worn in hospitals immediately in a new pandemic”
This is not a parody,
excellent thread on hand hygiene preoccupation by CDC and refusal to acknowledge Covid (and flu) as airborne viruses largely transmitted by aerosols, with fomites responsible for much fewer transmissions.
CDC Foundation and GOJO to Enhance Hand Hygiene Educational Outreach in U.S. Healthcare Settings
Hmmmm
GOJO, the company that makes Purell is literally a CDC partner.
The preoccupation with hand hygiene for airborne viruses is less mysterious now.
Several weeks ago, I posted about my 8 year-old niece who contracted Covid 4x during the last school year, and is now suffering from significant memory loss.
“If anyone tells you that we are in a better place now than in the beginning of the pandemic, it’s a lie. People are dying more in the chronic phase of Covid than in the acute stage, and those who survive, are left with chronic illnesses that may become permanent.
We must remain resilient.”
You need to prepare for the collapse of the US emergency medical system. : r/economicCollapse
“You need to prepare for the collapse of the US emergency medical system. Hi. I'm an ER nurse, and I want to talk about what you can expect to come in the arena of emergency medicine in the United States, because I think it's important that we are well-informed on how grim the future looks for every American. I posted a musing on this over on the Nursing subreddit, but decided it needed a full writeup, because this is something that will affect every single person who may have a medical emergency and doesn't have their own concierge health team.”
You need to prepare for the collapse of the US emergency medical system.
Hi. I'm an ER nurse, and I want to talk about what you can expect to come in the arena of emergency medicine in the United States, because I think it's important that we are well-informed on how grim the future looks for every American. I posted a musing on this over on the Nursing subreddit, but decided it needed a full writeup, because this is something that will affect every single person who may have a medical emergency and doesn't have their own concierge health team.
‘They do what they want when they want’: Ontario students became ruder in class after the pandemic, study suggests
“They do what they want when they want’: Ontario students became ruder in class after the pandemic, study suggests.
Teachers and students report a significant jump in classroom incivility since returning to class after the 2020 lockdowns.”
Seasonal influenza adapted and evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic
“In 2020, nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) introduced to combat COVID-19 – such as lockdown policies, mandated social distancing, masking, and travel bans – dramatically impacted influenza virus transmission and evolution. Due to these interventions, cases of seasonal influenza caused by A subtypes H1N1 and H3N2, as well as influenza B subtypes Victoria and Yamagata, declined sharply across the globe.”
In 2020, nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) introduced to combat COVID-19 – such as lockdown policies, mandated social distancing, masking, and travel bans – dramatically impacted influenza virus transmission and evolution. Due to these interventions, cases of seasonal influenza caused by A subtypes H1N1 and H3N2, as well as influenza B subtypes Victoria and Yamagata, declined sharply across the globe.
The Democrats were desperate to confine covid in space and time when they could have made it the key element in a politics of care, an ecological economics of build back better, a new kind of language to go with it all. The crisis was a huge opportunity. They blew it
“The Democrats were desperate to confine covid in space and time when they could have made it the key element in a politics of care, an ecological economics of build back better, a new kind of language to go with it all. The crisis was a huge opportunity. They blew it”
Democrats used a shit poll from Impact Research to justify lying that the pandemīc was over because they thought it would be politically profitable for them.
“Democrats used a shit poll from Impact Research to justify lying that the pandemīc was over because they thought it would be politically profitable for them.
The result:
800,000 C0VlD deaths, 25 million with Long C0VlD, more C0VlD in 2024 than 2020
and a LANDSLIDE loss.”
Global Disparities of Cancer and Its Projected Burden in 2050
From a population-based study of the data on 36 cancer types from 185 countries/territories, "By 2050, 35.3 million cancer cases worldwide are expected, a 76.6% increase from the 2022 estimate of 20 million. Similarly, 18.5 million cancer deaths are projected by 2050, an 89.7% increase from the 2022 estimate of 9.7 million. Cancer cases and deaths are projected to nearly triple in low-HDI (Human Development index) countries by 2050, compared to a moderate increase in very high–HDI countries (142.1% vs 41.7% for cancer cases and 146.1% vs 56.8% for cancer deaths). Males had a higher incidence and greater number of deaths than females in 2022, with this disparity projected to widen.."
Tests show classroom CO2 levels far exceed guidelines, putting children's learning at risk
“A group of scientists, architects and other experts is calling for government action to mandate indoor air quality standards and improve ‘terrible’ ventilation in Australian schools that can hamper learning.”
A group of scientists, architects and other experts is calling for government action to mandate indoor air quality standards and improve "terrible" ventilation in Australian schools that can hamper learning.
Queen Camilla withdraws from engagements due to chest infection
“Infection”
Right.
“Right. This is going to be an extremely long thread, because the number of ways that Covid can make you more vulnerable to other infections is loooong.
But here's Ten Ways That Covid Infection Can Open The Door To Other Infections Today:”
Deadly Fungal Outbreaks Are on the Rise Since Covid
“New data shows wider geographic spread since pandemic”
New data shows wider geographic spread since pandemic
Global surge in infectious diseases as over 40 countries report outbreaks 10-fold over pre-pandemic levels | Airfinity
“Global surge in infectious diseases as over 40 countries report outbreaks 10-fold over pre-pandemic levels”
Global surge in infectious diseases as over 40 countries report outbreaks 10-fold over pre-pandemic levelsPosted on Jun 13, 2024
Unprecedented Rise In Respiratory Illnesses Among Children: The CDC Raises Alarm - Fox Rio Grande Valley
“Increased cases of RSV, pertussis, and walking pneumonia, especially among preschool-age children, ignite concern among health officials and parents alike.”
Increased cases of RSV, pertussis, and walking pneumonia, especially among preschool-age children, ignite concern among health officials and parents alike.
Dorit Kemsley Gives Son Health Update, Reunites With PK on Halloween
“Jagger had 2 surgeries in under a week for septic hip, had to stay in the hospital nearly 2 weeks.” He is 10 years old. Why on earth are kids getting septic hips that require surgeries?
Starting thread on long-term effects of SARS1.
I will eventually catalog all of these studies here. Long-term effects of Sars1:
Surge in ‘walking pneumonia’ cases hits Japan, sparking mask warnings
“The country typically sees a spike in mycoplasma pneumonia every five years, but the severity of the current outbreak is worrying experts”
The country typically sees a spike in mycoplasma pneumonia every five years, but the severity of the current outbreak is worrying experts
LSU women's basketball star fighting mystery heart condition ahead of season
Outbreak of 'top infectious threat' at Georgia school sends scrambling
“Health officials say up to 300 people may have been exposed to someone with an active tuberculosis infection at Walton High School in Cobb County, which is about 20 miles northwest of Atlanta.”
Health officials say up to 300 people may have been exposed to someone with an active tuberculosis infection at Walton High School in Cobb County, which is about 20 miles northwest of Atlanta.
Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked
“Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked”
Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked