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Fresh produce often carries pesticide residues and long‑lasting chemicals, but simple washing steps can reduce exposure.
Very helpful overview by @emmalgometz.bsky.social in @sciam.bsky.social, for anyone concerned about everyday food safety.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-washing-with-water-enough-to-get-pfas-pesticides-off-fruits-vegetables/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TIS_033126&utm_term=Here%E2%80%99s%20how%20to%20limit%20your%20exposure&_kx=6yPzTEYTSgX9yAyG2SPpxp3yNRzU0z8DYf4XpeFP0CI.WEer5A

How to get pesticides and ‘forever chemicals’ off fruits and vegetables

Fresh fruits and vegetables can often come with toxic residues from pesticides, some of which contain so-called forever chemicals. Here’s how to limit your exposure

Scientific American

Dr Joe Pajak 10h ago

Fresh produce often carries pesticide residues and long‑lasting chemicals, but simple washing steps can reduce exposure.
Very helpful overview by @emmalgometz.bsky.social in @sciam.bsky.social, for anyone concerned about everyday food safety.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-washing-with-water-enough-to-get-pfas-pesticides-off-fruits-vegetables/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TIS_033126&utm_term=Here%E2%80%99s%20how%20to%20limit%20your%20exposure&_kx=6yPzTEYTSgX9yAyG2SPpxp3yNRzU0z8DYf4XpeFP0CI.WEer5A

How to get pesticides and ‘forever chemicals’ off fruits and vegetables

Fresh fruits and vegetables can often come with toxic residues from pesticides, some of which contain so-called forever chemicals. Here’s how to limit your exposure

Scientific American

Dr Joe Pajak 1d ago

Climate action is a public‑health win.
A 2°C world could prevent over 13 million early deaths from air-pollution.
Pairing equity with strong air‑quality policies delivers both fairness and lives saved. Dr Mark Budolfson et al.,
Paper source: @thelancet.com
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(26)00006-9/fulltext?dgcid=hubspot_update_feature_updatealerts_langlo&utm_campaign=update-langlo&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-92OUy9u5T77J-XWXV5Hv7wyNu1B9hP2VFJcXfCE0XxyKi8Uq3RxMqXmVanJuz1Nfuki_ga-nmF598N-e_craJV9dRZXw&_hsmi=411358033&utm_content=410961029&utm_source=hs_email

Dr Joe Pajak 1d ago

Climate action is a public‑health win.
A 2°C world could prevent over 13 million early deaths from air-pollution.
Pairing equity with strong air‑quality policies delivers both fairness and lives saved. Dr Mark Budolfson et al.,
Paper source: @thelancet.com
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(26)00006-9/fulltext?dgcid=hubspot_update_feature_updatealerts_langlo&utm_campaign=update-langlo&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-92OUy9u5T77J-XWXV5Hv7wyNu1B9hP2VFJcXfCE0XxyKi8Uq3RxMqXmVanJuz1Nfuki_ga-nmF598N-e_craJV9dRZXw&_hsmi=411358033&utm_content=410961029&utm_source=hs_email

Dr Joe Pajak 2d ago

New COVID variant, one to watch...
Article and information via @theconversation.com

https://theconversation.com/covid-19-variant-ba-3-2-is-spreading-quickly-across-us-a-doctor-explains-what-you-need-to-know-279447?utm_medium=article_native_share&utm_source=theconversation.com

COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across US – a doctor explains what you need to know

The current COVID-19 vaccine does not match the strain that’s now becoming dominant in the US, which could lead to a rise in COVID-19 cases.

The Conversation

Dr Joe Pajak 2d ago

New COVID variant, one to watch...
Article and information via @theconversation.com

https://theconversation.com/covid-19-variant-ba-3-2-is-spreading-quickly-across-us-a-doctor-explains-what-you-need-to-know-279447?utm_medium=article_native_share&utm_source=theconversation.com

COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across US – a doctor explains what you need to know

The current COVID-19 vaccine does not match the strain that’s now becoming dominant in the US, which could lead to a rise in COVID-19 cases.

The Conversation

Dr Joe Pajak 4d ago

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Dr Joe Pajak 4d ago

Kevin Kavanagh, @healthwatchusa.bsky.social, clearly explains @who.int’s updated through‑the‑air terminology, the infectiousness of diseases like measles, and why ventilation & respirators—not surgical masks—are critical for modern infection prevention.'
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/droplets-through-air-why-ventilation-respirators-matter-more-than-ever-infection-prevention?ekey=RUtJRDo3RDA5QUYyNC1EMThGLTREMTktODNBMS0yNTBGQjM0Q0ZFQTE%3D&utm_campaign=emailname&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--6ipfzL4042BfuHt0idh73KSNDvStGR0emkCUR9L5n3sbrWP8UJOxD6QdeLJnCCu5InLkll-54YFfDUZ4wzKxnu5xjxQ&_hsmi=411017065&utm_source=hs

From Droplets to “Through the Air”: Why Ventilation and Respirators Matter More Than Ever in Infection Prevention

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a shift away from droplet-based precautions toward a “through the air” framework that recognizes aerosol transmission across a continuum of particle sizes. As measles, SARS-CoV-2, and influenza circulate simultaneously, this article explains why ventilation, respirators, and higher air change rates must become core infection prevention strategies in health care facilities.

Infection Control Today

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Dr Joe Pajak 4d ago

Kevin Kavanagh, @healthwatchusa.bsky.social, clearly explains @who.int’s updated through‑the‑air terminology, the infectiousness of diseases like measles, and why ventilation & respirators—not surgical masks—are critical for modern infection prevention.'
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/droplets-through-air-why-ventilation-respirators-matter-more-than-ever-infection-prevention?ekey=RUtJRDo3RDA5QUYyNC1EMThGLTREMTktODNBMS0yNTBGQjM0Q0ZFQTE%3D&utm_campaign=emailname&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--6ipfzL4042BfuHt0idh73KSNDvStGR0emkCUR9L5n3sbrWP8UJOxD6QdeLJnCCu5InLkll-54YFfDUZ4wzKxnu5xjxQ&_hsmi=411017065&utm_source=hs

From Droplets to “Through the Air”: Why Ventilation and Respirators Matter More Than Ever in Infection Prevention

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a shift away from droplet-based precautions toward a “through the air” framework that recognizes aerosol transmission across a continuum of particle sizes. As measles, SARS-CoV-2, and influenza circulate simultaneously, this article explains why ventilation, respirators, and higher air change rates must become core infection prevention strategies in health care facilities.

Infection Control Today

Dr Joe Pajak 4d ago

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Dr Joe Pajak 4d ago

ICT's @healthwatchusa.bsky.social notes 'infected individuals expel @who.int‑defined infectious respiratory particles thru breathing, talking, singing, coughing or sneezing, reinforcing why updated terminology & strong ventilation & respirators matter'.
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/droplets-through-air-why-ventilation-respirators-matter-more-than-ever-infection-prevention?ekey=RUtJRDo3RDA5QUYyNC1EMThGLTREMTktODNBMS0yNTBGQjM0Q0ZFQTE%3D&utm_campaign=emailname&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--6ipfzL4042BfuHt0idh73KSNDvStGR0emkCUR9L5n3sbrWP8UJOxD6QdeLJnCCu5InLkll-54YFfDUZ4wzKxnu5xjxQ&_hsmi=411017065&utm_source=hs

From Droplets to “Through the Air”: Why Ventilation and Respirators Matter More Than Ever in Infection Prevention

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a shift away from droplet-based precautions toward a “through the air” framework that recognizes aerosol transmission across a continuum of particle sizes. As measles, SARS-CoV-2, and influenza circulate simultaneously, this article explains why ventilation, respirators, and higher air change rates must become core infection prevention strategies in health care facilities.

Infection Control Today

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Dr Joe Pajak 4d ago

ICT's @healthwatchusa.bsky.social notes 'infected individuals expel @who.int‑defined infectious respiratory particles thru breathing, talking, singing, coughing or sneezing, reinforcing why updated terminology & strong ventilation & respirators matter'.
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/droplets-through-air-why-ventilation-respirators-matter-more-than-ever-infection-prevention?ekey=RUtJRDo3RDA5QUYyNC1EMThGLTREMTktODNBMS0yNTBGQjM0Q0ZFQTE%3D&utm_campaign=emailname&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--6ipfzL4042BfuHt0idh73KSNDvStGR0emkCUR9L5n3sbrWP8UJOxD6QdeLJnCCu5InLkll-54YFfDUZ4wzKxnu5xjxQ&_hsmi=411017065&utm_source=hs

From Droplets to “Through the Air”: Why Ventilation and Respirators Matter More Than Ever in Infection Prevention

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a shift away from droplet-based precautions toward a “through the air” framework that recognizes aerosol transmission across a continuum of particle sizes. As measles, SARS-CoV-2, and influenza circulate simultaneously, this article explains why ventilation, respirators, and higher air change rates must become core infection prevention strategies in health care facilities.

Infection Control Today

BlueSky	https://drjoepajak.bsky.social
NEW EUROPEAN article Oct 2021	https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/boris-johnson-covid-response-dr-joe-pajak/
Substack	https://substack.com/@joepajak?
Petition Direct the UKHSA to monitor COVID infections that occur in particular settings	https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732047