2020 – the year that masks replaced gum under the lunch tables from mildlyinteresting
Category: The Basics
The basics on how to control the spread of contagious diseases in everyday life without being paranoid.
Here’s how to spot ‘dangerous’ health misinformation online, according to a doctor
Medical information comes at you in so many different forms online.
Source: Here’s how to spot ‘dangerous’ health misinformation online, according to a doctor
Running Essential Errands | CDC
CDC provides credible COVID-19 health information on how to stay safe while grocery shopping, getting gas, or running other essential errands.
Source: Running Essential Errands | CDC
How NOT to Wear a Mask – The Times in Plain English
A very good article in plain English about how NOT to wear a mask.
Winter Is Coming: What To Do If Your Kids Are Being Forced Back To School
Many people had no choice but to work or be in contact with others outside their home during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in their areas. Many were exposed. Many were infected. Most survived, but many still have lingering health problems as a result of infection. The longer there is no available vaccine, the higher the chances that you will be infected. Since it isn’t a flu, but it spreads much like theContinue…
Pandemic Preparedness
Pandemics are a part of life since the dawn of civilization. It’s just part of the reality of humans living in close quarters. Whenever the first announcements of a pandemic hit the news, people panic and rush to the grocery stores. This ends up causing unnecessary chaos and shortages. There was no panic in my house though, because having already experienced what in hindsight was the last SARS and a war, plus Grandma’s warnings inContinue…
The Basics: How to Survive Pandemics (Or Increase Your Chances Anyway)
Here are the raw basic rules for surviving a pandemic. I will expand on these more in future articles. If possible, be prepared before it starts. Pandemics will happen every few years. Even if the government or medical establishment decides to cover it up, you know there is one when more than maybe three or four people you know are ill with the same thing. If there isn’t a big one, this is aContinue…