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"This deterioration in overall population health manifests in five significant ways:
1. Shortages of workers in professions with high occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2, such as teachers...
4. Persistent and rising levels of school absences."
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1. Shortages of workers in professions with high occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2, such as teachers...
4. Persistent and rising levels of school absences."
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Conor Browne - biorisk consultant — TLC SESSIONS
Conor Browne analyses pandemic preparedness, the efficacy of our approach, and the steps we must take to mitigate future risks. He assesses the necessity for clean air, the rise of other diseases, an...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
"This deterioration in overall population health manifests in five significant ways:
1. Shortages of workers in professions with high occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2, such as teachers...
4. Persistent and rising levels of school absences."
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1. Shortages of workers in professions with high occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2, such as teachers...
4. Persistent and rising levels of school absences."
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"For years, many parents, doctors, and policymakers were told that children are safe from COVID-19. That belief shaped decisions about schools, masking, & vaccination... Yet growing scientific evidence makes it clear that this notion is incorrect."
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Long COVID in Children: What the Science Shows and How to Protect Them - WHN
Authors: Yaneer Bar-Yam, Stephane Bilodeau, Špela Šalamon, Greta Fox, Sunil K Raina, Andrew Ewing Long COVID in Children: Science, Precautions, and Protection For years, many parents, doctors, and pol...
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December 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
"For years, many parents, doctors, and policymakers were told that children are safe from COVID-19. That belief shaped decisions about schools, masking, & vaccination... Yet growing scientific evidence makes it clear that this notion is incorrect."
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"We are rehearsing for nativities at the moment and Christmas performances, and we know from Covid that singing in schools is one of the worst spreaders."
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Schools close as ‘tidal wave’ of flu sweeps across the UK
Headteachers across the country have taken measures to stop the spread of flu
www.independent.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
"We are rehearsing for nativities at the moment and Christmas performances, and we know from Covid that singing in schools is one of the worst spreaders."
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"SARS-CoV-2 is not just an acute respiratory virus. It is an immune-modifying, vascular-damaging pathogen whose effects can be measured long after the fever and cough have gone."
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SARS-CoV-2 Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Immune System
A landmark new study shows COVID-19 isn’t ‘just a cold’: One infection left people with long-lasting immune damage, and those with heart disease lost up to 70% of key immune cells. Reinfections may wo...
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December 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
"SARS-CoV-2 is not just an acute respiratory virus. It is an immune-modifying, vascular-damaging pathogen whose effects can be measured long after the fever and cough have gone."
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"COVID infection caused about two heart inflammation cases (compared to less than one tied to vaccination) for every 100,000 children, and 17 inflammatory post-infection conditions (compared to none tied to vaccination)."
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For Kids, COVID Infection Is Riskier Than the Vaccine
As parents deal with new COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and most pediatric infections remain mild, it can be hard to know what to do. But research suggests that COVID infection is riski...
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December 13, 2025 at 3:52 AM
"COVID infection caused about two heart inflammation cases (compared to less than one tied to vaccination) for every 100,000 children, and 17 inflammatory post-infection conditions (compared to none tied to vaccination)."
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"Schools also contribute considerably to the overall transmission in the population as children transmit infection on to household members and into their communities."
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The relative contribution of close-proximity contacts, shared classroom exposure and indoor air quality to respiratory virus transmission in schools - Nature Communications
The relative importance of close-proximity interactions, shared space and air quality to the transmission of respiratory viruses is not well understood. Here, the authors investigate this question by ...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:30 AM
"Schools also contribute considerably to the overall transmission in the population as children transmit infection on to household members and into their communities."
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"We have over 460,000 studies... this evidence shows that in the long term Covid infections cause vascular disease, serious neurological damage, organ disease, immune deficiency, strokes, heart attacks & dementia, & looks likely to be oncogenic."
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An Open Letter to Family and Friends
Dear people who say they love me,
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December 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
"We have over 460,000 studies... this evidence shows that in the long term Covid infections cause vascular disease, serious neurological damage, organ disease, immune deficiency, strokes, heart attacks & dementia, & looks likely to be oncogenic."
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"There was an uptick in COVID-19 virus activity levels from Aug 2024 to mid-Sept 2024 across all 5 cities surveyed, suggesting the potential for increased transmission during the back-to-school season. COVID-19 continues to be present in Canada."
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Brace yourself, winter is coming… and so are the viruses! - Statistics Canada
As winter’s chill sets in across Canada, the race to the indoors begins, often corresponding to a surge in respiratory infections. With viruses thriving in close quarters, people are at an elevated ri...
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December 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"There was an uptick in COVID-19 virus activity levels from Aug 2024 to mid-Sept 2024 across all 5 cities surveyed, suggesting the potential for increased transmission during the back-to-school season. COVID-19 continues to be present in Canada."
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"Maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy was associated with increased risk of adverse neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3, with effects most pronounced following third-trimester exposure and in male offspring."
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Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of 3-Year-Old Children Exposed to Maternal SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Utero
To determine whether in utero exposure to maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with increased risk of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in children by 3 years of age. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 18,124 live births to ...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:34 AM
"Maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy was associated with increased risk of adverse neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3, with effects most pronounced following third-trimester exposure and in male offspring."
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"Inexpensive DIY clean air boxes lower risk of respiratory infections in homes, schools & long-term care facilities... All along parents have been correct: SARS-CoV-2 & most respiratory infections are transmitted by aerosols that we breathe in."
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OPINION: Don’t wait for B.C. public health to protect you this flu season - Surrey Now-Leader
H3N2 could make this a rough winter – be prepared
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December 8, 2025 at 7:40 AM
"Inexpensive DIY clean air boxes lower risk of respiratory infections in homes, schools & long-term care facilities... All along parents have been correct: SARS-CoV-2 & most respiratory infections are transmitted by aerosols that we breathe in."
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"It is a neglect of the highest order to look children in the eyes & say, 'We knew how to protect you & we didn't do it...'"
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Jennifer Garner's mini-me turns 20! How Violet Affleck is stepping into the spotlight in her own unique way
13 Going on 30 actress Jennifer Garner's daughter Violet Affleck is a passionate advocate like her mother. Learn more about her causes in celebration of her 20th birthday.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"It is a neglect of the highest order to look children in the eyes & say, 'We knew how to protect you & we didn't do it...'"
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"What’s particularly alarming is that young patients can exhibit these symptoms days to weeks after being infected with COVID-19, exemplifying a delayed immunological response."
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Children’s Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Traits Across COVID Waves
The Unfolding Narrative of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: Insights from Recent Research The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a multitude of complexities regarding not only the
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December 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"What’s particularly alarming is that young patients can exhibit these symptoms days to weeks after being infected with COVID-19, exemplifying a delayed immunological response."
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Exposure at Braefoot Elementary SD#61 (Island Health) - December 1 and 4, 2025.
December 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Exposure at Braefoot Elementary SD#61 (Island Health) - December 1 and 4, 2025.
"Several prospective observational cohort studies have also suggested that neonates born to mothers with symptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exhibit an elevated prevalence of neurological or neuropsychiatric abnormalities."
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Presence of SARS-CoV-2 in fetal organs via intraamniotic infection - Nature Communications
Infection with SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy may result in maternal and fetal complications. Here, the authors analyze 18 fetuses following maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection and identify distribution in fet...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
"Several prospective observational cohort studies have also suggested that neonates born to mothers with symptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exhibit an elevated prevalence of neurological or neuropsychiatric abnormalities."
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"A recent Greek narrative review of epidemiologic & immunological evidence suggests that... COVID could be associated with new-onset allergies as a result of increased inflammation & epigenetic “scars” left in the airways by the virus."
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COVID May Trigger New Allergies in Children
Some evidence from large multinational cohorts supports an increased risk for asthma and allergic rhinitis, after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
"A recent Greek narrative review of epidemiologic & immunological evidence suggests that... COVID could be associated with new-onset allergies as a result of increased inflammation & epigenetic “scars” left in the airways by the virus."
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"Immunological Mechanisms Underlying Allergy Predisposition After SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children."
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November 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"Immunological Mechanisms Underlying Allergy Predisposition After SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children."
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"I was a secondary school science teacher... but after the initial covid infection, I started to experience some very weird and wacky symptoms. I was signed off work & eventually handed in my notice..."
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November 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
"I was a secondary school science teacher... but after the initial covid infection, I started to experience some very weird and wacky symptoms. I was signed off work & eventually handed in my notice..."
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"Maybe they do not personally have any of these risk factors, but someone they care about & spend time with does, & they are trying to protect their children, family, partner(s), friends, coworkers, parents, church members, classmates..."
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Why Are People Wearing Masks in 2025?
A Mental Health Professional’s Perspective
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November 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
"Maybe they do not personally have any of these risk factors, but someone they care about & spend time with does, & they are trying to protect their children, family, partner(s), friends, coworkers, parents, church members, classmates..."
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"The largest study of its kind has revealed that the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine presents considerably fewer problems for children and young people than the virus itself."
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Covid jab less harmful than the virus itself, study reveals
It comes amid previous concerns about potential harm from the jab
www.independent.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 AM
"The largest study of its kind has revealed that the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine presents considerably fewer problems for children and young people than the virus itself."
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"We know the virus is spreading very well in children in the germ-fest that is the school playground."
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New flu virus mutation could see ‘worst season in a decade'
Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year's is the worst flu season for a decade.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
"We know the virus is spreading very well in children in the germ-fest that is the school playground."
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"Children diagnosed with... eczema, could face fewer infections & allergy-related problems after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine."
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Kids With Eczema See Surprising Benefits From the COVID Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination may help children with eczema fight infections and allergies, offering protection that goes far beyond the virus itself.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"Children diagnosed with... eczema, could face fewer infections & allergy-related problems after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine."
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Our Database now has over 500 articles about covid and kids (Spoiler - it is not good for them to catch over and over again). They are all either peer-reviewed or peer-reviewed adjacent (ie: they quote/cite peer-reviewed articles).
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November 18, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Our Database now has over 500 articles about covid and kids (Spoiler - it is not good for them to catch over and over again). They are all either peer-reviewed or peer-reviewed adjacent (ie: they quote/cite peer-reviewed articles).
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"Children and young people have higher risks of rare vascular and inflammatory diseases up to 12 months after a first COVID-19 diagnosis..."
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Vascular and inflammatory diseases after COVID-19 infection and vaccination in children and young people in England: a retrospective, population-based cohort study using linked electronic health recor...
Children and young people have higher risks of rare vascular and inflammatory diseases
up to 12 months after a first COVID-19 diagnosis and higher risk of rare myocarditis
or pericarditis up to 4 week...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"Children and young people have higher risks of rare vascular and inflammatory diseases up to 12 months after a first COVID-19 diagnosis..."
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"... the risk of myocarditis was more than twice as high after infection than after vaccination."
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Covid raises risk of heart issues in children more than vaccination
Getting covid-19 for the first time slightly increased the risk of heart inflammation, blood clots and bleeding disorders among children, whereas being vaccinated against the virus was much safer and ...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
"... the risk of myocarditis was more than twice as high after infection than after vaccination."
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"COVID-19 infection during pregnancy has been associated with increased risks of preterm birth, stillbirth, intrauterine growth restriction, requiring care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), & adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes."
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COVID-19 infection during pregnancy is associated with higher rates of autism and neurodevelopmental diagnoses
A recent study found that infection with SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of autism and neurodevelopment disorders. This is yet another reason why vaccination during pregna
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November 15, 2025 at 12:21 AM
"COVID-19 infection during pregnancy has been associated with increased risks of preterm birth, stillbirth, intrauterine growth restriction, requiring care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), & adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes."
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