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wanderinggnome
@wanderinggnome.bsky.social
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Air quality advocate, parent, researcher, maker
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Text that says: "The camera is mightier than the gun."
January 25, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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There is no virus that “only” causes serious harm in people who are high-risk. And even if there were, it would still be important to protect yourself and others. Please take steps to prevent getting and spreading illness in order to protect your own health and the health of others.
If only high-risk people die from that illness, why should I care about it? 1. Because you should care about other people, whether or not they are high-risk. No person is disposable, so it’s important to take steps to protect the people around us. Even if you aren’t concerned about your health, taking steps to prevent illness also helps keep you from spreading illness to people who are even more vulnerable. And remember, you can’t always tell who is most vulnerable just by looking at them! 2. Because people of all ages and health histories can (and do) experience severe illness and die from common viruses. There is no virus that only affects people who are high-risk. Even if certain people are more likely to experience severe illness and death than others, even young and healthy people can and do die from illnesses like the flu, COVID-19, measles, RSV and more. All people should take viruses seriously, even if you are not considered high-risk. 3. Because dying isn’t the only risk. Even if data shows that most people do not die from a certain illness, many illnesses like COVID-19, measles, and more can cause significant long-term health consequences. These risks include permanent lung damage, memory loss, disability, and more. All people, with or without underlying health conditions, are at risk of these long-term conditions. It’s not only about living or dying. It’s also about protecting your quality of life and health you might not get back once it’s gone.
January 14, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Building inexpensive indoor air filters with Mar Vista High School students in Imperial Beach...filter efficiency is higher than ones that cost $800+. You spend 90% of your time indoors...we all deserve clean air!! @scrippsocean.bsky.social @ucsandiego.bsky.social Airborne Institute.
December 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
wanderinggnome.bsky.social
Announcing the Nightingale 3DP, a (mostly) 3d printable air purifier. It's open-source, ultra quiet, and has very low maintenance costs. Effective for dust, pollen, and airborne bacteria and viruses. Filter is a 20x20x5 Merv 13, which pops in and out easily from the top.
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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"We don't talk about (Long) COVID." People notice depression, brain fog, loss of taste/smell, headaches, fatigue, heart conditions, and have strokes. They hunt for answers. Find misinfo and supplements. Millions in same boat. Press still won't even mention "long COVID."

apnews.com/article/cdc-...
Scene from Pixar's Encanto where a character is making shushing gesture to not talk about Bruno.
August 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
wanderinggnome.bsky.social
Another classic that is coming back.
March 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Our measles trading card.
March 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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lieslmcconchie.bsky.social
🚨Know Your Rights!🚨

Clean Air Allies (the non-profit I co-founded w/
@cleanairschool) is launching our 1st campaign.

Did you know California students have a constitutional right to safe & healthy school facilities?

Here's what you need to know & do⬇️
🧵
cleanairallies.org
February 11, 2025 at 2:42 AM
wanderinggnome.bsky.social
Does your California school have a Williams Notice?
x.com/LieslMcconch...
February 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
wanderinggnome.bsky.social
Here's polio -- one of the "classics."
A creepy virus posting as a camp counselor. Pathogen pals classics series from the 1940's. Percy the Polio Pest. Poliovirus. Percy the polio pest. Aliases: Poliovirus. How it spreads: Water, food. Symptoms and Treatment: Fever, weakness. Rest, physical therapy. Long-term issues: Paralysis, gradual muscle weakness, difficult breathing. Vaccine: Yes, prevents Illness. Prevention: Polio is now rare due to vaccination. Prevent with clear wanter, washing hands, good practices when cooking food.
November 13, 2024 at 4:02 AM
wanderinggnome.bsky.social
Our advocacy group made 80's style infectious disease cards. Here's the RSV card. Collect 'em all -- so you can avoid them all.
Pathogen Pals cards featuring a menacing-looking smiling blue and red virus hovering over the lunch room at a school. Text reads Roxie the Respiratory Rapscallion, Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Aliases: RSV How it spreads: Air, touching. Symptoms and Treatment: Cough, fever, Rest, drink water. Long-term issues: May cause breathing problems in children. Vaccine: Yes, prevents illness. Prevention: Vaccine, avoid sick people, add fresh air indoors, filter indoor air, wear tight-fitting mask, wash hands.
November 13, 2024 at 3:58 AM