Paula
@onehtl1ama.bsky.social
Needs more cheese and crying
35, 🩷💜💙, book & fabric lover
Home filled with too many animals 🥹
35, 🩷💜💙, book & fabric lover
Home filled with too many animals 🥹
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😷 Masks aren't traumatising.
Abandonment is.
Airborne denial is.
Hospital-acquired infection is.
Long Covid and severe ME is.
The most traumatising part of the ongoing pandemic and current flu surge is the refusal to care. /14
Abandonment is.
Airborne denial is.
Hospital-acquired infection is.
Long Covid and severe ME is.
The most traumatising part of the ongoing pandemic and current flu surge is the refusal to care. /14
December 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
😷 Masks aren't traumatising.
Abandonment is.
Airborne denial is.
Hospital-acquired infection is.
Long Covid and severe ME is.
The most traumatising part of the ongoing pandemic and current flu surge is the refusal to care. /14
Abandonment is.
Airborne denial is.
Hospital-acquired infection is.
Long Covid and severe ME is.
The most traumatising part of the ongoing pandemic and current flu surge is the refusal to care. /14
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It’s also about concerned, informed people, doing their best not to infect others.
I don’t want to be the source of someone else’s disability.
I don’t want to be the source of someone else’s disability.
Masking isn’t about ideology. It’s about:
😷 immunocompromised children at school & their families not risking their health & lives
😷 people with Long Covid trying not to be reinfected
😷 disabled people protecting their protective system
That’s the stakes. /8
😷 immunocompromised children at school & their families not risking their health & lives
😷 people with Long Covid trying not to be reinfected
😷 disabled people protecting their protective system
That’s the stakes. /8
December 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
It’s also about concerned, informed people, doing their best not to infect others.
I don’t want to be the source of someone else’s disability.
I don’t want to be the source of someone else’s disability.
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‘The whole thing disgusts me’: Australians ditch US travel as new rules require social media to be declared
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘The whole thing disgusts me’: Australians ditch US travel as new rules require social media to be declared
Visitors will have to reveal at the border all social media activity over the past five years
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:10 AM
‘The whole thing disgusts me’: Australians ditch US travel as new rules require social media to be declared
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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When this "AI" bubble pops, the men pretending they weren't pushing the hype, like "critics" whose position is "AGI is real but LLMs aren't the way," who were in eugenicist and "AI existential risk"🙄 circles, will get specials discussing what they saw coming, when its the women who told you so.
December 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
When this "AI" bubble pops, the men pretending they weren't pushing the hype, like "critics" whose position is "AGI is real but LLMs aren't the way," who were in eugenicist and "AI existential risk"🙄 circles, will get specials discussing what they saw coming, when its the women who told you so.
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The Texas Supreme Court said in October that judges may decline to perform marriages based on their religious beliefs.
In response, Denise Hernández, a queer Latina judge, threw a Big Gay Wedding Party. With the @19thnews.org, we sent a fabulous photographer.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/10/b...
In response, Denise Hernández, a queer Latina judge, threw a Big Gay Wedding Party. With the @19thnews.org, we sent a fabulous photographer.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/10/b...
‘Love is the Only Motherf****** Way’: Big Queer Wedding Party Celebrates LGBTQ+ Joy and Resilience in Texas
the flower-filled Austin event honored the queer community’s commitment to “hold each other up” in dark times.
thebarbedwire.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Texas Supreme Court said in October that judges may decline to perform marriages based on their religious beliefs.
In response, Denise Hernández, a queer Latina judge, threw a Big Gay Wedding Party. With the @19thnews.org, we sent a fabulous photographer.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/10/b...
In response, Denise Hernández, a queer Latina judge, threw a Big Gay Wedding Party. With the @19thnews.org, we sent a fabulous photographer.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/10/b...
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This should be literally all Dems in Congress do.
Starting January 20, 2025
Starting January 20, 2025
Impeachment is honestly one of the simplest things a member can push.
They can write whatever (even a simple "Trump is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors") and force a vote whenever.
They can write whatever (even a simple "Trump is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors") and force a vote whenever.
December 10, 2025 at 3:35 AM
This should be literally all Dems in Congress do.
Starting January 20, 2025
Starting January 20, 2025
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the 2026 new horror list is FINALLY LIVE! please share with all your freakiest loved ones: readjumpscares.com/2026-new-hor...
2026’s New Horror Books
All the new horror books coming in 2026, featuring all manner of hauntings, murderers, vampires, monsters, cults, ghosts, and all kinds of nebulous eldritch terrors.
readjumpscares.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
the 2026 new horror list is FINALLY LIVE! please share with all your freakiest loved ones: readjumpscares.com/2026-new-hor...
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Got flu problems?
Try this.
Try this.
December 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Got flu problems?
Try this.
Try this.
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“Why are folks getting dumber?” Because they don’t read. “Why aren’t men as romantic & poetic as they used to be?” Because they don’t read. “Why are people so vulnerable to propaganda?” “Why is everyone a conspiracy theorist?” Because they don’t read. Because they don’t read.
December 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“Why are folks getting dumber?” Because they don’t read. “Why aren’t men as romantic & poetic as they used to be?” Because they don’t read. “Why are people so vulnerable to propaganda?” “Why is everyone a conspiracy theorist?” Because they don’t read. Because they don’t read.
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"A total of 429 studies were meta-analyzed. The global pooled long COVID prevalence was 36% (95% confidence interval [CI], 33%–40%) with 144 contributing studies".
"A total of 429 studies were meta-analyzed. The global pooled long COVID prevalence was 36% (95% confidence interval [CI], 33%–40%) with 144 contributing studies".
December 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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"A total of 429 studies were meta-analyzed. The global pooled long COVID prevalence was 36% (95% confidence interval [CI], 33%–40%) with 144 contributing studies".
"A total of 429 studies were meta-analyzed. The global pooled long COVID prevalence was 36% (95% confidence interval [CI], 33%–40%) with 144 contributing studies".
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Clean the air in schools FFS.
"Prolonged exposure in shared, poorly ventilated spaces, which potentially includes several infectious sources, drives respiratory virus transmission more than close contact."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
"Prolonged exposure in shared, poorly ventilated spaces, which potentially includes several infectious sources, drives respiratory virus transmission more than close contact."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The relative contribution of close-proximity contacts, shared classroom exposure and indoor air quality to respiratory virus transmission in schools - Nature Communications
The relative importance of close-proximity interactions, shared space and air quality to the transmission of respiratory viruses is not well understood. Here, the authors investigate this question by ...
www.nature.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Clean the air in schools FFS.
"Prolonged exposure in shared, poorly ventilated spaces, which potentially includes several infectious sources, drives respiratory virus transmission more than close contact."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
"Prolonged exposure in shared, poorly ventilated spaces, which potentially includes several infectious sources, drives respiratory virus transmission more than close contact."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Oh look exactly in line with what Covid activists and scientists have been saying since the beginning and by the way, that number is “so far.”
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"A total of 429 studies were meta-analyzed. The global pooled long COVID prevalence was 36% (95% confidence interval [CI], 33%–40%) with 144 contributing studies".
"A total of 429 studies were meta-analyzed. The global pooled long COVID prevalence was 36% (95% confidence interval [CI], 33%–40%) with 144 contributing studies".
December 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Oh look exactly in line with what Covid activists and scientists have been saying since the beginning and by the way, that number is “so far.”
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In the era of slavery, free black people had to carry their "free papers" with them so they could prove to the authorities that they were free, or else they would be thrown in jail and sold.
BASH: If ICE says it doesn't arrest US citizens, why do we keep seeing incidents of them aggressively pursuing citizens?
HOMAN: I can't tell you how many times an illegal alien claims to be a US citizen. It happens all the time.
HOMAN: I can't tell you how many times an illegal alien claims to be a US citizen. It happens all the time.
December 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
In the era of slavery, free black people had to carry their "free papers" with them so they could prove to the authorities that they were free, or else they would be thrown in jail and sold.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Flu is airborne, Covid is airborne, & clean air prevents the spread
Ventilation & masking are very effective protections - yet these simple scientific measure are *still* not advised or adopted by health services in Ireland 😷
Ventilation & masking are very effective protections - yet these simple scientific measure are *still* not advised or adopted by health services in Ireland 😷
‘Challenging’ winter flu season expected to spike early around Christmas
‘Challenging’ winter flu season expected to spike early around Christmas
There could be between 750 and 1,500 hospitalisations from Christmas week, HSE says
www.irishtimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Flu is airborne, Covid is airborne, & clean air prevents the spread
Ventilation & masking are very effective protections - yet these simple scientific measure are *still* not advised or adopted by health services in Ireland 😷
Ventilation & masking are very effective protections - yet these simple scientific measure are *still* not advised or adopted by health services in Ireland 😷
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As we experience another bad respiratory virus season, yet another study shows that Covid infections can dysregulate our immune systems. Public health leaders need to pay attention to this.
(** I block anyone who uses the term 'airborne AIDS'. It's both clearly not that & profoundly inappropriate.)
(** I block anyone who uses the term 'airborne AIDS'. It's both clearly not that & profoundly inappropriate.)
December 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
As we experience another bad respiratory virus season, yet another study shows that Covid infections can dysregulate our immune systems. Public health leaders need to pay attention to this.
(** I block anyone who uses the term 'airborne AIDS'. It's both clearly not that & profoundly inappropriate.)
(** I block anyone who uses the term 'airborne AIDS'. It's both clearly not that & profoundly inappropriate.)
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Almost everyone I know is sick right now.
They’ve got a “bad flu” or a “nasty stomach bug”.
Almost no one will utter the word Covid.
It’s not too late to start wearing a mask.
It’s a great way to practice community care while keeping yourself healthy.
Ideally an N95 or better!
They’ve got a “bad flu” or a “nasty stomach bug”.
Almost no one will utter the word Covid.
It’s not too late to start wearing a mask.
It’s a great way to practice community care while keeping yourself healthy.
Ideally an N95 or better!
December 7, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Almost everyone I know is sick right now.
They’ve got a “bad flu” or a “nasty stomach bug”.
Almost no one will utter the word Covid.
It’s not too late to start wearing a mask.
It’s a great way to practice community care while keeping yourself healthy.
Ideally an N95 or better!
They’ve got a “bad flu” or a “nasty stomach bug”.
Almost no one will utter the word Covid.
It’s not too late to start wearing a mask.
It’s a great way to practice community care while keeping yourself healthy.
Ideally an N95 or better!
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Read this twice.
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Read this twice.
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
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Saw that coming…
It's like "being back in Covid times" after 170 pupils were off sick on 1 day alone. Numbers are expected to rise.
Dr Joanne McClean, described the current situation as an "epidemic".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#CleanAir
Dr Joanne McClean, described the current situation as an "epidemic".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#CleanAir
Flu: It is like Covid again, says principal as 170 pupils sick
Confirmed flu cases among adults and children across Northern Ireland have more than trebled in the last two weeks.
bbc.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Saw that coming…
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If the Supreme Court makes you mad keep in mind that within the last week Democratic senators have been voting for GOP judges to get on the federal bench
December 5, 2025 at 5:30 AM
If the Supreme Court makes you mad keep in mind that within the last week Democratic senators have been voting for GOP judges to get on the federal bench
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Scotland: Flu cases more than double as hospital admissions surge by 70%
🔹Hospital admissions jumped from 426 to 724 between Nov 24–30
🔹“Very high” levels in ages 5–14
🔹Adults 65+ account for ~40% of admissions
🔹A mutated H3N2 influenza strain is driving more severe illness
🔹Hospital admissions jumped from 426 to 724 between Nov 24–30
🔹“Very high” levels in ages 5–14
🔹Adults 65+ account for ~40% of admissions
🔹A mutated H3N2 influenza strain is driving more severe illness
Flu cases in Scotland more than double as hospital admissions surge by 70%
An influenza mutation of the H3N2 strain, known for causing severe illness, is dominating across Scotland.
news.stv.tv
December 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Scotland: Flu cases more than double as hospital admissions surge by 70%
🔹Hospital admissions jumped from 426 to 724 between Nov 24–30
🔹“Very high” levels in ages 5–14
🔹Adults 65+ account for ~40% of admissions
🔹A mutated H3N2 influenza strain is driving more severe illness
🔹Hospital admissions jumped from 426 to 724 between Nov 24–30
🔹“Very high” levels in ages 5–14
🔹Adults 65+ account for ~40% of admissions
🔹A mutated H3N2 influenza strain is driving more severe illness
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#MedSky
You might have kept your job… but if you didn’t wear a properly fitted respirator for every minute you were in the building while sick…
You might have sparked outbreaks and killed patients.
This is not ok.
You might have kept your job… but if you didn’t wear a properly fitted respirator for every minute you were in the building while sick…
You might have sparked outbreaks and killed patients.
This is not ok.
More Health Workers Came in to Work With COVID as the Pandemic Wore On.
Presenteeism (working while sick) increased among healthcare workers with COVID. 7.9% worked while sick from Dec 2020–Apr 2024.
• 2020: 1.4%
• 2021: 6.2%
• 2022: 7.2%
• 2023: 10.5%
• 2024: 15.2%
Source: archive.md/UETph
Presenteeism (working while sick) increased among healthcare workers with COVID. 7.9% worked while sick from Dec 2020–Apr 2024.
• 2020: 1.4%
• 2021: 6.2%
• 2022: 7.2%
• 2023: 10.5%
• 2024: 15.2%
Source: archive.md/UETph
December 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
#MedSky
You might have kept your job… but if you didn’t wear a properly fitted respirator for every minute you were in the building while sick…
You might have sparked outbreaks and killed patients.
This is not ok.
You might have kept your job… but if you didn’t wear a properly fitted respirator for every minute you were in the building while sick…
You might have sparked outbreaks and killed patients.
This is not ok.
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“COVID isn’t an information blackout. It’s a psychological one.
Accepting the truth forces people to confront their own behaviour, past choices & consequences of the “back to normal” fantasy they helped create.
Denial is easier. “No one told us” is their emotional escape hatch.”
James Throt
Accepting the truth forces people to confront their own behaviour, past choices & consequences of the “back to normal” fantasy they helped create.
Denial is easier. “No one told us” is their emotional escape hatch.”
James Throt
🎯🎯🧵by @jamesthrot.bsky.social on Twitter:
"Oh they know.
The reason any utter of the word “COVID” is met with awkward silence, abrupt subject changes, or mockery is no coincidence.
That’s what denial looks like when the stakes are too high for..."
Full 🧵
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19929...
"Oh they know.
The reason any utter of the word “COVID” is met with awkward silence, abrupt subject changes, or mockery is no coincidence.
That’s what denial looks like when the stakes are too high for..."
Full 🧵
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19929...
December 4, 2025 at 4:31 AM
“COVID isn’t an information blackout. It’s a psychological one.
Accepting the truth forces people to confront their own behaviour, past choices & consequences of the “back to normal” fantasy they helped create.
Denial is easier. “No one told us” is their emotional escape hatch.”
James Throt
Accepting the truth forces people to confront their own behaviour, past choices & consequences of the “back to normal” fantasy they helped create.
Denial is easier. “No one told us” is their emotional escape hatch.”
James Throt
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If new proposals detailed in an FDA memo are put into place, experts told me it would mean the end of annual flu shots. And end of most vaccines for pregnant people. And maybe the end of updates to pneumonia vaccines. And more.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
FDA official proposes ‘impossible’ standards for vaccine testing that could curtail access to immunizations
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
If new proposals detailed in an FDA memo are put into place, experts told me it would mean the end of annual flu shots. And end of most vaccines for pregnant people. And maybe the end of updates to pneumonia vaccines. And more.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
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“The problem with Long COVID is that most of society would rather not see it.”
@philipandrewhoover.bsky.social writes that he often feels that he’s living a double life. How can this sick side of him be so central, so enormous, yet so unseen by those who know and love him? bit.ly/4pf80g7
@philipandrewhoover.bsky.social writes that he often feels that he’s living a double life. How can this sick side of him be so central, so enormous, yet so unseen by those who know and love him? bit.ly/4pf80g7
December 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“The problem with Long COVID is that most of society would rather not see it.”
@philipandrewhoover.bsky.social writes that he often feels that he’s living a double life. How can this sick side of him be so central, so enormous, yet so unseen by those who know and love him? bit.ly/4pf80g7
@philipandrewhoover.bsky.social writes that he often feels that he’s living a double life. How can this sick side of him be so central, so enormous, yet so unseen by those who know and love him? bit.ly/4pf80g7