Ending respiratory infections

Introducing Intercept, a $500M bet to make respiratory infections like colds and flu a thing of the past.

Intercept

https://www.bmj.com/content/393/bmj-2026-10005

Should we use β€œremission” rather than recovery, as is common in other chronic conditions? This could improve clarity, but could undermine patients’ hope of eventually being free from disease or disability

#LongCovid #PreventLongCovid #Covid19

#LongCovid #PreventLongCovid #Covid19
This is an excellent summary of the current state of play with the science (and personal and economic impact) of long covid

Can every infection become a chronic disease? https://san.com/cc/can-every-infection-become-a-chronic-disease/

Does anyone suffering from near total #anosmia as a result of #LongCovid ever have their smell come back briefly for a minute or two at sporadic, (weekly or longer) intervals?
#PreventLongCovid #Covid19
WORLD MASK WEEK 2026

An effort to onboard folks back into masking up in solidarity with those most impacted among us and to cherish the health of ourselves and our neighbors. Mask up! Well fitting masks work! Holler for free masks, 845!

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Is my interpretation correct? #LongCovid #PreventLongCovid #Covid19
#LongCovid #preventlongcovid
**Ireland respiratory virus update (Week 13, 2026):**
βœ… Influenza & RSV activity has decreased and is now at baseline
βœ… #COVID19 remains low and stable
βœ… Other respiratory viruses detected at low levels
πŸ’‰ #Vaccination, strong surveillance & IPC remain key to preventing severe illness
πŸ”— https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/acuterespiratoryinfection/surveillance/integratedreports/IRV_bulletin_week_13_2026.html