Roger
@rogergustafsso2.bsky.social
Fighting for a better pandemic response. WHN member
Living in Herd Immunity Country. PhD flockimmunitet.
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#CovidIsAirborne
Living in Herd Immunity Country. PhD flockimmunitet.
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#TeamAirborne
#CovidIsAirborne
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Instead of just counting direct healthcare costs, we need a broader view that includes the true societal cost of widespread illness and disability. A QALY isn't just about avoiding a hospital stay; it's about preserving a life of full health.
Instead of just counting direct healthcare costs, we need a broader view that includes the true societal cost of widespread illness and disability. A QALY isn't just about avoiding a hospital stay; it's about preserving a life of full health.
September 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Instead of just counting direct healthcare costs, we need a broader view that includes the true societal cost of widespread illness and disability. A QALY isn't just about avoiding a hospital stay; it's about preserving a life of full health.
Instead of just counting direct healthcare costs, we need a broader view that includes the true societal cost of widespread illness and disability. A QALY isn't just about avoiding a hospital stay; it's about preserving a life of full health.
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The focus on short-term cost-effectiveness and hospital visits is short-sighted. Preventing even mild cases of COVID-19 can reduce the risk of Long COVID and its immense, life-altering impact. The best way to avoid Long COVID is to avoid getting infected in the first place.
The focus on short-term cost-effectiveness and hospital visits is short-sighted. Preventing even mild cases of COVID-19 can reduce the risk of Long COVID and its immense, life-altering impact. The best way to avoid Long COVID is to avoid getting infected in the first place.
September 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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The focus on short-term cost-effectiveness and hospital visits is short-sighted. Preventing even mild cases of COVID-19 can reduce the risk of Long COVID and its immense, life-altering impact. The best way to avoid Long COVID is to avoid getting infected in the first place.
The focus on short-term cost-effectiveness and hospital visits is short-sighted. Preventing even mild cases of COVID-19 can reduce the risk of Long COVID and its immense, life-altering impact. The best way to avoid Long COVID is to avoid getting infected in the first place.
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The analysis assumes vaccine protection against symptoms is around 55% and hospitalization is 67%. But what about protection against long-term, debilitating illness that keeps people from work, school, and their daily lives?
H/T @lady_bourg for proof reading @BBC_HaveYourSay
The analysis assumes vaccine protection against symptoms is around 55% and hospitalization is 67%. But what about protection against long-term, debilitating illness that keeps people from work, school, and their daily lives?
H/T @lady_bourg for proof reading @BBC_HaveYourSay
September 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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The analysis assumes vaccine protection against symptoms is around 55% and hospitalization is 67%. But what about protection against long-term, debilitating illness that keeps people from work, school, and their daily lives?
H/T @lady_bourg for proof reading @BBC_HaveYourSay
The analysis assumes vaccine protection against symptoms is around 55% and hospitalization is 67%. But what about protection against long-term, debilitating illness that keeps people from work, school, and their daily lives?
H/T @lady_bourg for proof reading @BBC_HaveYourSay
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We know from other research that Long COVID is a serious risk. For example, recent data suggests that about 4% of vaccinated people and 8% of unvaccinated people get Long COVID. That's a huge potential cost, both for the individual and for society.
@BylineTimes
We know from other research that Long COVID is a serious risk. For example, recent data suggests that about 4% of vaccinated people and 8% of unvaccinated people get Long COVID. That's a huge potential cost, both for the individual and for society.
@BylineTimes
September 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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We know from other research that Long COVID is a serious risk. For example, recent data suggests that about 4% of vaccinated people and 8% of unvaccinated people get Long COVID. That's a huge potential cost, both for the individual and for society.
@BylineTimes
We know from other research that Long COVID is a serious risk. For example, recent data suggests that about 4% of vaccinated people and 8% of unvaccinated people get Long COVID. That's a huge potential cost, both for the individual and for society.
@BylineTimes
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The study itself admits to uncertainties, such as a large number of infections going unregistered and the long-term impact of post-COVID and side effects being unclear. But these aren't minor details—they're crucial factors.
The study itself admits to uncertainties, such as a large number of infections going unregistered and the long-term impact of post-COVID and side effects being unclear. But these aren't minor details—they're crucial factors.
September 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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The study itself admits to uncertainties, such as a large number of infections going unregistered and the long-term impact of post-COVID and side effects being unclear. But these aren't minor details—they're crucial factors.
The study itself admits to uncertainties, such as a large number of infections going unregistered and the long-term impact of post-COVID and side effects being unclear. But these aren't minor details—they're crucial factors.
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But here’s my problem with this analysis. It focuses heavily on direct costs and hospitalizations (QALYs), largely ignoring the significant long-term effects of COVID-19, like Long COVID. This is a massive blind spot!
@dagensnyheter @svtnyheter @SvD @Expressen @DagensMedia
But here’s my problem with this analysis. It focuses heavily on direct costs and hospitalizations (QALYs), largely ignoring the significant long-term effects of COVID-19, like Long COVID. This is a massive blind spot!
@dagensnyheter @svtnyheter @SvD @Expressen @DagensMedia
September 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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But here’s my problem with this analysis. It focuses heavily on direct costs and hospitalizations (QALYs), largely ignoring the significant long-term effects of COVID-19, like Long COVID. This is a massive blind spot!
@dagensnyheter @svtnyheter @SvD @Expressen @DagensMedia
But here’s my problem with this analysis. It focuses heavily on direct costs and hospitalizations (QALYs), largely ignoring the significant long-term effects of COVID-19, like Long COVID. This is a massive blind spot!
@dagensnyheter @svtnyheter @SvD @Expressen @DagensMedia
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The study states that the most significant benefits are for seniors in high-risk groups, those with home care, or living in nursing homes. For these groups, the vaccine is even cost-saving for society.
The study states that the most significant benefits are for seniors in high-risk groups, those with home care, or living in nursing homes. For these groups, the vaccine is even cost-saving for society.
September 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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The study states that the most significant benefits are for seniors in high-risk groups, those with home care, or living in nursing homes. For these groups, the vaccine is even cost-saving for society.
The study states that the most significant benefits are for seniors in high-risk groups, those with home care, or living in nursing homes. For these groups, the vaccine is even cost-saving for society.
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A new Swedish study from the Public Health Agency suggests that for healthy, low-risk seniors and young adults in risk groups, the cost-effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination is low. According to the study, the benefit is limited from a socioeconomic perspective.
A new Swedish study from the Public Health Agency suggests that for healthy, low-risk seniors and young adults in risk groups, the cost-effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination is low. According to the study, the benefit is limited from a socioeconomic perspective.
September 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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A new Swedish study from the Public Health Agency suggests that for healthy, low-risk seniors and young adults in risk groups, the cost-effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination is low. According to the study, the benefit is limited from a socioeconomic perspective.
A new Swedish study from the Public Health Agency suggests that for healthy, low-risk seniors and young adults in risk groups, the cost-effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination is low. According to the study, the benefit is limited from a socioeconomic perspective.
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and tools to save lives and billions. Implementing better ventilation, leveraging N95s, and exploring solutions like far-UVC now are essential for protecting patients and staff. Let's act on this vital research to make our hospitals truly safe for healing! #PatientSafety
and tools to save lives and billions. Implementing better ventilation, leveraging N95s, and exploring solutions like far-UVC now are essential for protecting patients and staff. Let's act on this vital research to make our hospitals truly safe for healing! #PatientSafety
June 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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and tools to save lives and billions. Implementing better ventilation, leveraging N95s, and exploring solutions like far-UVC now are essential for protecting patients and staff. Let's act on this vital research to make our hospitals truly safe for healing! #PatientSafety
and tools to save lives and billions. Implementing better ventilation, leveraging N95s, and exploring solutions like far-UVC now are essential for protecting patients and staff. Let's act on this vital research to make our hospitals truly safe for healing! #PatientSafety
4/ Portable air units can achieve the same impressive results. What's more, effective personal protection like N95 masks is vital for staff and visitors. Emerging tech like far-UVC light also shows great promise in neutralizing pathogens in the air.
We have the knowledge
#N95
We have the knowledge
#N95
June 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
4/ Portable air units can achieve the same impressive results. What's more, effective personal protection like N95 masks is vital for staff and visitors. Emerging tech like far-UVC light also shows great promise in neutralizing pathogens in the air.
We have the knowledge
#N95
We have the knowledge
#N95
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Significantly improving ventilation dramatically cuts down airborne virus levels. We're talking 8+ air changes per hour leading to a huge drop in particles! This isn't just theory; it's a demonstrated fact. And it doesn't necessarily require expensive overhauls! #PublicHealth
Significantly improving ventilation dramatically cuts down airborne virus levels. We're talking 8+ air changes per hour leading to a huge drop in particles! This isn't just theory; it's a demonstrated fact. And it doesn't necessarily require expensive overhauls! #PublicHealth
June 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Significantly improving ventilation dramatically cuts down airborne virus levels. We're talking 8+ air changes per hour leading to a huge drop in particles! This isn't just theory; it's a demonstrated fact. And it doesn't necessarily require expensive overhauls! #PublicHealth
Significantly improving ventilation dramatically cuts down airborne virus levels. We're talking 8+ air changes per hour leading to a huge drop in particles! This isn't just theory; it's a demonstrated fact. And it doesn't necessarily require expensive overhauls! #PublicHealth
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Lund University researchers, including Jakob Löndahl, dove deep into measuring airborne virus particles in hospital settings during the pandemic. Their findings? The science is clear: #AirQuality #HospitalVentilation are critical for patient safety.
Lund University researchers, including Jakob Löndahl, dove deep into measuring airborne virus particles in hospital settings during the pandemic. Their findings? The science is clear: #AirQuality #HospitalVentilation are critical for patient safety.
June 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Lund University researchers, including Jakob Löndahl, dove deep into measuring airborne virus particles in hospital settings during the pandemic. Their findings? The science is clear: #AirQuality #HospitalVentilation are critical for patient safety.
Lund University researchers, including Jakob Löndahl, dove deep into measuring airborne virus particles in hospital settings during the pandemic. Their findings? The science is clear: #AirQuality #HospitalVentilation are critical for patient safety.
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It's shocking: many people enter hospitals with one illness and leave with another. 🏥 Hospital-acquired infections are a huge, costly problem. But research from LTH Lund, in Sweden points to a clear solution! #HealthcareReform #InfectionRisk
It's shocking: many people enter hospitals with one illness and leave with another. 🏥 Hospital-acquired infections are a huge, costly problem. But research from LTH Lund, in Sweden points to a clear solution! #HealthcareReform #InfectionRisk
June 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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It's shocking: many people enter hospitals with one illness and leave with another. 🏥 Hospital-acquired infections are a huge, costly problem. But research from LTH Lund, in Sweden points to a clear solution! #HealthcareReform #InfectionRisk
It's shocking: many people enter hospitals with one illness and leave with another. 🏥 Hospital-acquired infections are a huge, costly problem. But research from LTH Lund, in Sweden points to a clear solution! #HealthcareReform #InfectionRisk
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Let's advocate for safer, healthier environments for everyone. Because breathing clean air shouldn't be a privilege, it should be a right. What steps can we take to make clean air a reality?
H/T @scottsquires.bsky.social for the amazing poster collection.
#CommunityAction
Let's advocate for safer, healthier environments for everyone. Because breathing clean air shouldn't be a privilege, it should be a right. What steps can we take to make clean air a reality?
H/T @scottsquires.bsky.social for the amazing poster collection.
#CommunityAction
May 30, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Let's advocate for safer, healthier environments for everyone. Because breathing clean air shouldn't be a privilege, it should be a right. What steps can we take to make clean air a reality?
H/T @scottsquires.bsky.social for the amazing poster collection.
#CommunityAction
Let's advocate for safer, healthier environments for everyone. Because breathing clean air shouldn't be a privilege, it should be a right. What steps can we take to make clean air a reality?
H/T @scottsquires.bsky.social for the amazing poster collection.
#CommunityAction
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It's time to elevate air quality to the same level of importance as water quality. We need policy changes, building upgrades, and a shift in public perception. #PrioritizeCleanAir #HealthPolicy
It's time to elevate air quality to the same level of importance as water quality. We need policy changes, building upgrades, and a shift in public perception. #PrioritizeCleanAir #HealthPolicy
May 30, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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It's time to elevate air quality to the same level of importance as water quality. We need policy changes, building upgrades, and a shift in public perception. #PrioritizeCleanAir #HealthPolicy
It's time to elevate air quality to the same level of importance as water quality. We need policy changes, building upgrades, and a shift in public perception. #PrioritizeCleanAir #HealthPolicy
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The economic argument is clear: the cost of illness, lost productivity, and long-term health issues far outweighs the investment in better air quality infrastructure & accessible personal protection. #HealthEconomics #SmartInvestment
The economic argument is clear: the cost of illness, lost productivity, and long-term health issues far outweighs the investment in better air quality infrastructure & accessible personal protection. #HealthEconomics #SmartInvestment
May 30, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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The economic argument is clear: the cost of illness, lost productivity, and long-term health issues far outweighs the investment in better air quality infrastructure & accessible personal protection. #HealthEconomics #SmartInvestment
The economic argument is clear: the cost of illness, lost productivity, and long-term health issues far outweighs the investment in better air quality infrastructure & accessible personal protection. #HealthEconomics #SmartInvestment
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Beyond public spaces, personal respiratory protection like high-quality masks (e.g., FFP2/N95) offers a crucial layer of defense in crowded or high-risk environments. It's about empowering individuals. #MaskUpForCleanAir #PersonalProtection
Beyond public spaces, personal respiratory protection like high-quality masks (e.g., FFP2/N95) offers a crucial layer of defense in crowded or high-risk environments. It's about empowering individuals. #MaskUpForCleanAir #PersonalProtection
May 30, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Beyond public spaces, personal respiratory protection like high-quality masks (e.g., FFP2/N95) offers a crucial layer of defense in crowded or high-risk environments. It's about empowering individuals. #MaskUpForCleanAir #PersonalProtection
Beyond public spaces, personal respiratory protection like high-quality masks (e.g., FFP2/N95) offers a crucial layer of defense in crowded or high-risk environments. It's about empowering individuals. #MaskUpForCleanAir #PersonalProtection
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Cleaner air means fewer respiratory illnesses, less absenteeism from work & school, and reduced strain on healthcare systems. It's a proactive investment that pays dividends in well-being and productivity. #PreventativeCare #EconomicSense
Cleaner air means fewer respiratory illnesses, less absenteeism from work & school, and reduced strain on healthcare systems. It's a proactive investment that pays dividends in well-being and productivity. #PreventativeCare #EconomicSense
May 30, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Cleaner air means fewer respiratory illnesses, less absenteeism from work & school, and reduced strain on healthcare systems. It's a proactive investment that pays dividends in well-being and productivity. #PreventativeCare #EconomicSense
Cleaner air means fewer respiratory illnesses, less absenteeism from work & school, and reduced strain on healthcare systems. It's a proactive investment that pays dividends in well-being and productivity. #PreventativeCare #EconomicSense
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Investing in clean indoor air isn't a luxury; it's a fundamental public health necessity. From schools to workplaces, better ventilation & filtration protect us all from airborne pathogens & pollutants. #HealthyBuildings #IndoorAirQuality
Investing in clean indoor air isn't a luxury; it's a fundamental public health necessity. From schools to workplaces, better ventilation & filtration protect us all from airborne pathogens & pollutants. #HealthyBuildings #IndoorAirQuality
May 30, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Investing in clean indoor air isn't a luxury; it's a fundamental public health necessity. From schools to workplaces, better ventilation & filtration protect us all from airborne pathogens & pollutants. #HealthyBuildings #IndoorAirQuality
Investing in clean indoor air isn't a luxury; it's a fundamental public health necessity. From schools to workplaces, better ventilation & filtration protect us all from airborne pathogens & pollutants. #HealthyBuildings #IndoorAirQuality
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Think about it: We wouldn't tolerate dirty tap water. Yet, we often overlook the unseen quality of the air in our public spaces. This oversight has real health and economic consequences. #AirQuality #InvisibleThreat
Think about it: We wouldn't tolerate dirty tap water. Yet, we often overlook the unseen quality of the air in our public spaces. This oversight has real health and economic consequences. #AirQuality #InvisibleThreat
May 30, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Think about it: We wouldn't tolerate dirty tap water. Yet, we often overlook the unseen quality of the air in our public spaces. This oversight has real health and economic consequences. #AirQuality #InvisibleThreat
Think about it: We wouldn't tolerate dirty tap water. Yet, we often overlook the unseen quality of the air in our public spaces. This oversight has real health and economic consequences. #AirQuality #InvisibleThreat
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We spend fortunes ensuring our drinking water is pristine – consuming maybe 2-3 liters daily. And rightly so! But what about the 11,000 liters of air we breathe every single day? #CleanAirNow #PublicHealth
We spend fortunes ensuring our drinking water is pristine – consuming maybe 2-3 liters daily. And rightly so! But what about the 11,000 liters of air we breathe every single day? #CleanAirNow #PublicHealth
May 30, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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We spend fortunes ensuring our drinking water is pristine – consuming maybe 2-3 liters daily. And rightly so! But what about the 11,000 liters of air we breathe every single day? #CleanAirNow #PublicHealth
We spend fortunes ensuring our drinking water is pristine – consuming maybe 2-3 liters daily. And rightly so! But what about the 11,000 liters of air we breathe every single day? #CleanAirNow #PublicHealth
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Per's story is a stark reminder of the human cost of the pandemic. Behind the statistics are real lives, real losses. Let's remember those we've lost and honor their memory. And let's demand transparency and accountability, especially regarding the information we were given.
Per's story is a stark reminder of the human cost of the pandemic. Behind the statistics are real lives, real losses. Let's remember those we've lost and honor their memory. And let's demand transparency and accountability, especially regarding the information we were given.
March 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Per's story is a stark reminder of the human cost of the pandemic. Behind the statistics are real lives, real losses. Let's remember those we've lost and honor their memory. And let's demand transparency and accountability, especially regarding the information we were given.
Per's story is a stark reminder of the human cost of the pandemic. Behind the statistics are real lives, real losses. Let's remember those we've lost and honor their memory. And let's demand transparency and accountability, especially regarding the information we were given.
5/ profound loss. This struggle is intensified by the fact that during the heights of the pandemic, it was hard to know what information was real, and what information was false. #Remembering #Love #ConflictingInformation
March 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
5/ profound loss. This struggle is intensified by the fact that during the heights of the pandemic, it was hard to know what information was real, and what information was false. #Remembering #Love #ConflictingInformation
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Compounding this tragedy was the sea of contradictory information swirling around us.
Four years on, Per's life has moved forward, but the pain remains. Festive moments become sharp reminders of Merja's absence. An internal conflict, a constant struggle to balance joy with
Compounding this tragedy was the sea of contradictory information swirling around us.
Four years on, Per's life has moved forward, but the pain remains. Festive moments become sharp reminders of Merja's absence. An internal conflict, a constant struggle to balance joy with
March 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Compounding this tragedy was the sea of contradictory information swirling around us.
Four years on, Per's life has moved forward, but the pain remains. Festive moments become sharp reminders of Merja's absence. An internal conflict, a constant struggle to balance joy with
Compounding this tragedy was the sea of contradictory information swirling around us.
Four years on, Per's life has moved forward, but the pain remains. Festive moments become sharp reminders of Merja's absence. An internal conflict, a constant struggle to balance joy with
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Imagine: your partner on a ventilator, fighting for life alongside you. Then, you wake up, but they don't. Per recounts the moment he was told Merja's ventilator would be turned off. A moment no one should ever have to face.
#Ventilator
Imagine: your partner on a ventilator, fighting for life alongside you. Then, you wake up, but they don't. Per recounts the moment he was told Merja's ventilator would be turned off. A moment no one should ever have to face.
#Ventilator
March 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Imagine: your partner on a ventilator, fighting for life alongside you. Then, you wake up, but they don't. Per recounts the moment he was told Merja's ventilator would be turned off. A moment no one should ever have to face.
#Ventilator
Imagine: your partner on a ventilator, fighting for life alongside you. Then, you wake up, but they don't. Per recounts the moment he was told Merja's ventilator would be turned off. A moment no one should ever have to face.
#Ventilator