My Mom was disabled by ME, but I didn’t understand until I developed Long COVID. I wrote an apology letter to her. - The Sick Times

Dear Mom, Thirty years later, I finally understand. Do you remember the year 1994? You got sick when I was a child, and you weren’t ever the same again. At first, it was a cough and congestion But as days gathered into weeks, you spent more time in bed Why are you so tired, I asked myself. What happened to you, Mom?

Quacking Queers on Instagram: "we are feeling the sense ~adventure~ with this submission! jackie (she/they) @jacquelynstuber is taking us under the sea with her submission! here’s why she loves wearing the ‘bill: “I started to wear duckbills when I saw studies have been finding that a mask is only as good at its seal, and duckbills performed the best at forming to the face for a tight fit, so I feel safer in situations when I’m around large groups of people indoors for extended periods of time, like when traveling or visiting museums. Also this style has soft straps that I find super comfy!” 🦆[duck emoji] duckbills featured: • Jackson Safety n95 respirator wanna show off your #duckbillfit? slide into our dms!! #duckbillfit #rockyourbill #maskup #masktogetheramerica #showusyourbill #quackingqueers #n95 #quack #nomaskban #stopmaskbans"

duckbill4lyfe on December 4, 2024: "we are feeling the sense ~adventure~ with this submission! jackie (she/they) @jacquelynstuber is taking us under the sea with her submission! here’s why she loves wearing the ‘bill: “I started to wear duckbills when I saw studies have been finding that a mask is only as good at its seal, and duckbills performed the best at forming to the face for a tight fit, so I feel safer in situations when I’m around large groups of people indoors for extended periods of time, like when traveling or visiting museums. Also this style has soft straps that I find super comfy!” 🦆[duck emoji] duckbills featured: • Jackson Safety n95 respirator wanna show off your #duckbillfit? slide into our dms!! #duckbillfit #rockyourbill #maskup #masktogetheramerica #showusyourbill #quackingqueers #n95 #quack #nomaskban #stopmaskbans".

MaskTogetherAmerica on Instagram: "“Even though getting Long COVlD completely turned my life upside down, it wasn’t until I started learning more about epidemiology and disability justice that I started reconsidering the kinds of precautions I should have been taking this whole time.” Behind the POSH KF94 is Mel @the.traveling.snail, sharing her pandemic experience to support #MaskTogetherAmerica   “The eugenics-based policies we see from the government in the US when it comes to topics like COVlD, healthcare, the prison industrial complex, and climate change (particularly toward BIPOC and immunocompromised/disabled people), are the same kinds of policies we see in places like Palestine. People are not expendable. Even as a long hauler, I didn’t fully understand this until recently, but as I continue to educate myself, I can no longer unsee what I’m seeing. I’ve realized that if I want to actually uphold my values of collective liberation and community care, I need to practice those values along all dimensions of my life - which for me, at the very least, includes masking in all indoor settings and crowded outdoor settings.    After finally comprehending how life-altering this virus really is and through slowly unlearning my internalized ableism, I realized it was no longer about just keeping myself safe, but keeping everyone around me safe too. I want the air to be clean for me so that I do not become even more disabled by my Long COVlD, but also for everyone else as well because everyone deserves access to clean air and safe shared public spaces.   Though I had stopped masking in most situations (except very high-risk ones) for some time, I started masking regularly again this year - to keep myself from getting even more sick, to do my part to ensure that no one else has their life and dreams taken away from them prematurely, and in solidarity with the most vulnerable among us. Take it from me - it’s not too late to put a high-quality mask back on.”"

739 likes, 10 comments - masktogetheramerica on December 16, 2024: "“Even though getting Long COVlD completely turned my life upside down, it wasn’t until I started learning more about epidemiology and disability justice that I started reconsidering the kinds of precautions I should have been taking this whole time.” Behind the POSH KF94 is Mel @the.traveling.snail, sharing her pandemic experience to support #MaskTogetherAmerica   “The eugenics-based policies we see from the government in the US when it comes to topics like COVlD, healthcare, the prison industrial complex, and climate change (particularly toward BIPOC and immunocompromised/disabled people), are the same kinds of policies we see in places like Palestine. People are not expendable. Even as a long hauler, I didn’t fully understand this until recently, but as I continue to educate myself, I can no longer unsee what I’m seeing. I’ve realized that if I want to actually uphold my values of collective liberation and community care, I need to practice those values along all dimensions of my life - which for me, at the very least, includes masking in all indoor settings and crowded outdoor settings.    After finally comprehending how life-altering this virus really is and through slowly unlearning my internalized ableism, I realized it was no longer about just keeping myself safe, but keeping everyone around me safe too. I want the air to be clean for me so that I do not become even more disabled by my Long COVlD, but also for everyone else as well because everyone deserves access to clean air and safe shared public spaces.   Though I had stopped masking in most situations (except very high-risk ones) for some time, I started masking regularly again this year - to keep myself from getting even more sick, to do my part to ensure that no one else has their life and dreams taken away from them prematurely, and in solidarity with the most vulnerable among us. Take it from me - it’s not too late to put a high-quality mask back on.”".

MaskTogetherAmerica on Instagram: "🎉Say NO to COVlD holidays! Before gathering with family or friends, send a reminder for self-love! 👉Ask your guests to protect everyone by: 💛Consistently wear a mask in public or indoors PRIOR gathering (at least 5 days) 💛Test daily with RAT tests for at least 3 days prior gathering (3 daily negative RAT tests decrease the chances of false negatives by 50%) 💛Don’t come if you’re sick 💛Stay up-to-date on your va cines /boosters if you can. And remind yourself— 🔄Ventilate, ventilate, ventilate! Even if it is cold outside, keep the air flowing as much as possible by opening a window or (if you have one) start your air purifier. 🍽️Eat before attending. 😷Mask up. Install a zip valve so you can stay hydrated. Stay safe this holiday season! Dr. Angelique Corthals, @drangeliquecorthals, Julie Lam and everyone at #MaskTogetherAmerica 🆔: At an award ceremony that honored Dr. Corthals, Dr. Corthals wore a KN95 respirator and Julie wore a KF94 respirator with a sip valve to stay hydrated. This is a picture taken in September, 2024."

740 likes, 18 comments - masktogetheramerica on December 15, 2024: "🎉Say NO to COVlD holidays! Before gathering with family or friends, send a reminder for self-love! 👉Ask your guests to protect everyone by: 💛Consistently wear a mask in public or indoors PRIOR gathering (at least 5 days) 💛Test daily with RAT tests for at least 3 days prior gathering (3 daily negative RAT tests decrease the chances of false negatives by 50%) 💛Don’t come if you’re sick 💛Stay up-to-date on your va cines /boosters if you can. And remind yourself— 🔄Ventilate, ventilate, ventilate! Even if it is cold outside, keep the air flowing as much as possible by opening a window or (if you have one) start your air purifier. 🍽️Eat before attending. 😷Mask up. Install a zip valve so you can stay hydrated. Stay safe this holiday season! Dr. Angelique Corthals, @drangeliquecorthals, Julie Lam and everyone at #MaskTogetherAmerica 🆔: At an award ceremony that honored Dr. Corthals, Dr. Corthals wore a KN95 respirator and Julie wore a KF94 respirator with a sip valve to stay hydrated. This is a picture taken in September, 2024.".

MaskTogetherAmerica on Instagram: "“Masking is community care and our community is so important to us. Today we visited Children’s Wisconsin Hospital ( @childrenswi ) for my daughter’s annual eye exam. Children’s providers practice ‘Mask Mirroring’: so if a patient arrives in a mask, then their medical team will also automatically mask. We’re so grateful for this approach because it keeps healthcare accessible for those of us who are #immunocompromised, pathogen realists or allies.” — Behind the masks are Mom Amanda Clough, ( @builtfrmlove ), Emily, Cotton Candy the Stuffy, and Emily’s eye technician (in the 2nd picture). Amanda advocates proactive COVlD prevention because she has firsthand experience how SARS-CoV-2 can cause disabling and lasting conditions to a previously healthy young person. Amanda is suffering from Long COVlD.   #MaskTogetherAmerica"

1,031 likes, 40 comments - masktogetheramerica on December 14, 2024: "“Masking is community care and our community is so important to us. Today we visited Children’s Wisconsin Hospital ( @childrenswi ) for my daughter’s annual eye exam. Children’s providers practice ‘Mask Mirroring’: so if a patient arrives in a mask, then their medical team will also automatically mask. We’re so grateful for this approach because it keeps healthcare accessible for those of us who are #immunocompromised, pathogen realists or allies.” — Behind the masks are Mom Amanda Clough, ( @builtfrmlove ), Emily, Cotton Candy the Stuffy, and Emily’s eye technician (in the 2nd picture). Amanda advocates proactive COVlD prevention because she has firsthand experience how SARS-CoV-2 can cause disabling and lasting conditions to a previously healthy young person. Amanda is suffering from Long COVlD.   #MaskTogetherAmerica".

Molly McLeod Design | Websites & Branding on Instagram: "Looking for gifts for your covid conscious pals and fam? Check out my Mask Merch! The hoodies and shirts are so soft and comfy, and the hat goes well with any mask or outfit. Use MASK4THEHOLIDAYS for a 15 % dis count on all apparel. 20 % of profits go to @patientled for long covid research! #stillmasking #maskup"

127 likes, 12 comments - mollyampersand on November 29, 2024: "Looking for gifts for your covid conscious pals and fam? Check out my Mask Merch! The hoodies and shirts are so soft and comfy, and the hat goes well with any mask or outfit. Use MASK4THEHOLIDAYS for a 15 % dis count on all apparel. 20 % of profits go to @patientled for long covid research! #stillmasking #maskup".

Un Monde Riant (@unmonderiant.bsky.social)

Mon dessin de la semaine pour le Ch'ni est présenté par : le rhume des fêtes. Rappel : vous avez tout à fait le droit de porter un masque pour vous protéger vous et vos proches.

illmarks – this is what long covid feels like [CW: body horror illustration, occasional art nudity]

Ecole et Familles Oubliées _ EFO (@ecoleoubliee.bsky.social)

🚨 Etude @epiphare.bsky.social : la #vaccination #Covid des #enfants est restée très faible en 🇫🇷 : 1 enfant à risque sur 13 vacciné (et 1/20 en général) Ce faible taux de vaccination est associé à un faible nv socio-économique et à la résidence ds le Sud-Est https://beh.santepubliquefrance.fr/beh/2024/25/2024_25_2.html

Article - Bulletin épidémiologique hebdomadaire

Infections respiratoires aiguës (grippe, bronchiolite, COVID-19). Bilan de la saison 2023-2024.

Infections respiratoires aiguës (grippe, bronchiolite, COVID-19). Bilan de la saison 2023-2024.