Not Get SickThe following is a great article about the dominant variant circulating in the U.S. as well as information on research done on those in the V.A. who’ve had repeat cases.
Link to article – “As BA.5 Variant Spreads, Risk of Covid Reinfection Grows”
. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/07/10/omicron-variant-ba5-covid-reinfection/?utm_source=pocket-newtab
One of the complications of some of the vaccines used for Covid-19 is severe blood clots.
Researchers have been conducting extensive study into the causes and solutions to this complication.
In some people, their bodies produce antibodies against components in the blood. This leads to clots being formed within the blood vessels, including major vessels of the heart, lungs, and kidneys.
Many practitioners will “draw back” on the plunger to check whether a vein has been penetrated. This has been shown to be a helpful check in order to avoid administering this vaccine directly into blood vessels.
It has been found in laboratory testing in mice that vaccines administered directly into blood vessels contributed to blood clots.
For further reading, please visit this link. (Excellent article)
Source: “Covid Vaccines and Blood Clots: What Researchers Know So Far” by Heidi Ledford in Nature Available at https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02291-2 Accessed 11/18/2021.
Is it possible for the SARS-CoV-2 to spread among animals?
We all recall the cases of Coronavirus among mink and the massive slaughtering in mink farms to slow the spread of the disease.
But, does Covid spread among other mammalians?
There is new reports emerging of spread occurring among white-tail deer in North America.
There have been documented cases of animals such as lions, tigers, ferrets, monkeys, and domesticated cats and dogs testing positive for the Coronavirus.
1.) If you are around animals, exercise caution (especially pertaining to the above mentioned animals) – they may be infected.
2.) If you care for animals and you yourself have Covid, avoid being in contact with animals and/or practice preventive measures to avoid potentially spreading your illness.
Are you wishing to up your game for your face mask protection against Covid?
This is the player that would increase your protection against the Coronavirus germs.
Here it is:
Here is also an excellent video describing the use of these in a setting.
Appropriate cartridges must be purchased, and the mask must fit correctly with no gaps to provide the correct level of protection.
You’re fully vaccinated and beyond the window of time of developing immunity – you can live like normal, right? (with no fears of contracting Covid)
Not necessarily.
Sounds familiar? Yep. Except that these were symptoms experienced in someone fully vaccinated. (1)
Then came the muscle aches and extreme exhaustion.
Five full days of feeling awful.
About a month yet to get back to normal.
Fully vaccinated, but still horrible symptoms.
To read the article, visit here.
This individual shares a few key lessons learned:
Yes, it is known that an individual can still contract Covid even if vaccinated. Then that person can spread Covid to others.
(I personally wonder if Covid is spread more in certain circumstances because the person has thrown “caution to the wind.”)
Interestingly, this individual tested negative for Covid, even though obviously experiencing symptoms.
Here’s the case report:
(1) “What a ‘Mild’ Breakthrough Covid Feels Like” by Will Stone Published 9/12/21 in NPR. from: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/12/1036356773/i-got-a-mild-breakthrough-case-heres-what-i-wish-id-known Accessed 9/16/21
Israel has long been a leader in the prevention of the Coronavirus infection.
It is a country known to have a large percentage of its nationals vaccinated against the Coronavirus.
Here is an interesting protocol applied in Israel:
The leaders have limited “entry to any indoor event with 100 people to attendees with valid vaccination cards, certificates of recovery, or recent negative COVID tests.
In addition, limits to entry will also be imposed, regardless of number of attendees, on all sports and cultural events, gyms, restaurants, and dining halls, conferences, synagogues . . . .” (1)
Personally, this was a tactic that I thought would be great early on in the Coronavirus surge:
For those who’ve had the virus and can prove recovery with a validated doctor’s script or now, for those who are fully vaccinated, allowing these individuals access to larger gatherings, etc. (e.g. – sports programs, larger social events, etc.) Obviously, for those at high risk, they should personally abstain from such gatherings (or those who have higher risk household members and contacts.)
For information pertaining to current caseload in Israel, please visit the following. link
(1) From “Israel reimposes Green Passport restrictions amid pharma negotiations for 3rd shot” by Mordecai Sones https://americasfrontlinedoctors.org/frontlinenews/israel-reimposes-green-passport-restrictions-amid-pharma-negotiations-for-3rd-shot/ Accessed 9/9/21
fyi – Interesting fact: The country’s first case was from a returning traveler on the Diamond Princess. (link)
I like the perspective of this quote:
“If we had fast, highly accurate, and inexpensive home testing, we could repeatedly test ourselves before going to work, heading off to school, or otherwise spending time near others. If the tests were more accurate, we could more confidently rely on testing to know when it’s safe to relax distancing, masking, and other protective measures. But we aren’t there yet.”
Dr. Robert Shmerling, M.D.
(1) From “Which Test Is Best for Covid-19?” by Dr. Robert Shmerling, MD. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/which-test-is-best-for-covid-19-2020081020734# Accessed 9/1/2021.
Have you wondered what are the facts regarding those who are vaccinated against Covid-19?
To answer these questions, let’s look at some statistics:
So according to these and other statistics, a fully vaccinated person:
For further reading on statistics and information regarding Coronavirus, see Coronavirus blog.
(1) Source: Washington Post “Coronavirus Updates” email newsletter August 6, 2021.
Have you ever pondered – how many people at this point have received their coronavirus vaccine?
According to this article, here are the percentages for some leading countries:
(These numbers are those who have received at least 1 dose of a vaccine.)
Credit: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/08/06/covid-vaccine-hesitant-voice-regrets/
In fall 2020, one particular person came down with Covid-19, the news sending shock waves throughout the Covid world:
The President of the United States.
How horrifying to a nation when its leader is battling one of the most serious viruses of the current century! What will happen?
If our leader dies, is there any hope for us if we also succumb to the virus?
Now, being months out from the shocking news, the world knows the outcome. The President is treated, recovers actually quite rapidly, and returns to regular work.
One aspect I would like to focus upon:
How did the President’s recovery occur so rapidly?
What can be learned from his treatment protocol?
(I think much!)
First of all, one of the first major treatments given to the President was a newly-emmerging Covid treatment at that time: monoclonal antibodies.
Specifically, the President received 8g of regeneron (Regen-Cov).
This has been touted as quite an important and effective treatment in the Covid-19 battle. (At that time, it was authorized under “compassionate use” and was still a newly-arrived contender in the Covid treatment plan.)
Secondly, he received Remdesivir (an anti-viral).
This was also a common medication used in the treatment of Covid.
Another popular treatment medication was also given on Saturday of the President’s illness: dexamethasone.
(I personally have been prescribed this at one time and can vouch it is a good medicine!)
Several hours after taking the dexamethasone, he started to feel better.
Monday night, the President returned home, being released from Walter Reed Hospital.
If this were a medical journal study, one could gather a protocol that was used that worked for one particular individual. Perhaps facets of what was used could also be utilized for other individuals. I know I personally find it amazing how rapid the recovery was!
For further reading, please see this article Link
(Above facts are from “Inside the Extraordinary Effort to Save Trump from Covid-19” in Washington Post 2.25.21 by Damian Palletta link)