@DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC
@drjoepajak.bsky.social
PhD physical chemistry: interface science
Public governor NHS Hospital
https://www.change.org/Make-Covid-Vaccine-Freely-Available-In-The-UK
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732047
https://mstdn.science/@JoePajak
https://substack.com/@joepajak
Public governor NHS Hospital
https://www.change.org/Make-Covid-Vaccine-Freely-Available-In-The-UK
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732047
https://mstdn.science/@JoePajak
https://substack.com/@joepajak
Pinned
Aerosol transmission of SARSCoV2 virus is the dominant route for transmitting COVID-19.
👏'2025 Faraday Horizon Prize for advancing understanding of the physicochemical properties of exhaled aerosols, and their impact on transmissibility of respiratory pathogens.' @rsc.org
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
👏'2025 Faraday Horizon Prize for advancing understanding of the physicochemical properties of exhaled aerosols, and their impact on transmissibility of respiratory pathogens.' @rsc.org
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
Reposted by @DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC
Do hospitals realise, that when they don’t do what they can to prevent the spread of disease in kids…
the parents are impacted too.
Loss of earnings. Loss of sleep. Getting sick themselves.
Grandparents in multigenerational households? 🤷🏻♀️ 🪦
the parents are impacted too.
Loss of earnings. Loss of sleep. Getting sick themselves.
Grandparents in multigenerational households? 🤷🏻♀️ 🪦
November 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Do hospitals realise, that when they don’t do what they can to prevent the spread of disease in kids…
the parents are impacted too.
Loss of earnings. Loss of sleep. Getting sick themselves.
Grandparents in multigenerational households? 🤷🏻♀️ 🪦
the parents are impacted too.
Loss of earnings. Loss of sleep. Getting sick themselves.
Grandparents in multigenerational households? 🤷🏻♀️ 🪦
Reposted by @DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC
🔴230,000 Deaths and the ‘Calculated Silence’ of the Medical Establishment About the COVID Inquiry
The Covid Inquiry Report is a devastating critique of the medical establishment which led the UK to the worst public health disaster in a century, argues Anthony Costello
The Covid Inquiry Report is a devastating critique of the medical establishment which led the UK to the worst public health disaster in a century, argues Anthony Costello
230,000 Deaths and the ‘Calculated Silence’ of the Medical Establishment About the COVID Inquiry
The Covid Inquiry Report is a devastating critique of the medical establishment which led the UK to the worst public health disaster in a century, argues Anthony Costello
www.bylinesupplement.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🔴230,000 Deaths and the ‘Calculated Silence’ of the Medical Establishment About the COVID Inquiry
The Covid Inquiry Report is a devastating critique of the medical establishment which led the UK to the worst public health disaster in a century, argues Anthony Costello
The Covid Inquiry Report is a devastating critique of the medical establishment which led the UK to the worst public health disaster in a century, argues Anthony Costello
Reposted by @DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC
To combat bird flu spread, other countries have authorized poultry vaccines. The U.S. hasn’t, amid political and economic pushback.
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci...
www.propublica.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
To combat bird flu spread, other countries have authorized poultry vaccines. The U.S. hasn’t, amid political and economic pushback.
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
Reposted by @DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC
Reducing PM is better for people’s health but now under Trumps leadership EPA who should monitor pollution and protect the environment are gunning for more oil and gas production and higher permitable levels of pollution that will cause damage for decades
November 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Reducing PM is better for people’s health but now under Trumps leadership EPA who should monitor pollution and protect the environment are gunning for more oil and gas production and higher permitable levels of pollution that will cause damage for decades
Reposted by @DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC
Pollution also worsens the severity of respiratory infections including flu and covid.
www.sciencedirect.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Pollution also worsens the severity of respiratory infections including flu and covid.
Reposted by @DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC
Trump’s EPA -reformed to reflect his views - now want to gut clean air protection enabling levels of fine particulate matter (PM) to be higher. This will be hugely detrimental... 🧪🧵
Trump’s EPA moves to abandon tough standards for deadly soot pollution
EPA had previously said rule reducing fine particle matter from vehicles and industrial sources could prevent thousands of premature deaths a year
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Trump’s EPA -reformed to reflect his views - now want to gut clean air protection enabling levels of fine particulate matter (PM) to be higher. This will be hugely detrimental... 🧪🧵
Reposted by @DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC
RFKJr has cut ALL mRNA vax research in the USA where all the work discussed in this thread was developed. Other countries can step in. But the rhetoric about mRNA vax from the likes of him are HUGELY harming the trust in mRNA vaccine technology. We address common questions n myths here
independentsage.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:42 AM
RFKJr has cut ALL mRNA vax research in the USA where all the work discussed in this thread was developed. Other countries can step in. But the rhetoric about mRNA vax from the likes of him are HUGELY harming the trust in mRNA vaccine technology. We address common questions n myths here
Reposted by @DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC
Two exciting phase two trials show incredible success of mrna vaccines for seasonal flu with infectious symptoms prevented in some healthy individuals. 🧪🧵
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine shows superior efficacy against symptomatic illness
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 26, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Two exciting phase two trials show incredible success of mrna vaccines for seasonal flu with infectious symptoms prevented in some healthy individuals. 🧪🧵
Aerosol transmission of the SARSCoV2 virus = the dominant route for transmitting COVID-19.
Latest England data report obscures what may be happening, fewer tests for the virus, even fewer being reported.
Meanwhile, 1,602 patients in hospital for daily count of confirmed COVID-19 patients on 31 Oct.
Latest England data report obscures what may be happening, fewer tests for the virus, even fewer being reported.
Meanwhile, 1,602 patients in hospital for daily count of confirmed COVID-19 patients on 31 Oct.
November 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Aerosol transmission of the SARSCoV2 virus = the dominant route for transmitting COVID-19.
Latest England data report obscures what may be happening, fewer tests for the virus, even fewer being reported.
Meanwhile, 1,602 patients in hospital for daily count of confirmed COVID-19 patients on 31 Oct.
Latest England data report obscures what may be happening, fewer tests for the virus, even fewer being reported.
Meanwhile, 1,602 patients in hospital for daily count of confirmed COVID-19 patients on 31 Oct.
Reposted by @DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC
🚨BREXIT BUDGET🚨
Daisy Cooper MP: "There is a £90 billion hit to treasury income as a result of the Brexit deal."
"Brexit has been a disaster for our country. It has been a disaster for our economy."
Daisy Cooper MP: "There is a £90 billion hit to treasury income as a result of the Brexit deal."
"Brexit has been a disaster for our country. It has been a disaster for our economy."
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🚨BREXIT BUDGET🚨
Daisy Cooper MP: "There is a £90 billion hit to treasury income as a result of the Brexit deal."
"Brexit has been a disaster for our country. It has been a disaster for our economy."
Daisy Cooper MP: "There is a £90 billion hit to treasury income as a result of the Brexit deal."
"Brexit has been a disaster for our country. It has been a disaster for our economy."
🤦Before the SARSCoV2 pandemic was declared, clear warnings were being ignored.
📈🧑🔬🏥🌀🌬️
🛑Unprepared systems, airborne denial, and self-interest accelerated transmission
🛑Leading to avoidable levels of infections, hospitalisations, Long COVID, and deaths…
🤷What's changed?
@ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social
📈🧑🔬🏥🌀🌬️
🛑Unprepared systems, airborne denial, and self-interest accelerated transmission
🛑Leading to avoidable levels of infections, hospitalisations, Long COVID, and deaths…
🤷What's changed?
@ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🤦Before the SARSCoV2 pandemic was declared, clear warnings were being ignored.
📈🧑🔬🏥🌀🌬️
🛑Unprepared systems, airborne denial, and self-interest accelerated transmission
🛑Leading to avoidable levels of infections, hospitalisations, Long COVID, and deaths…
🤷What's changed?
@ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social
📈🧑🔬🏥🌀🌬️
🛑Unprepared systems, airborne denial, and self-interest accelerated transmission
🛑Leading to avoidable levels of infections, hospitalisations, Long COVID, and deaths…
🤷What's changed?
@ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social
🤷What's changed @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social?
🤦Before the SARSCoV2 pandemic was declared, clear warnings were being ignored.
📈🧑🔬🏥🌀🌬️
🛑Unprepared systems, airborne denial, and self-interest accelerated transmission
🛑Leading to avoidable levels of infections, hospitalisations, Long COVID, and deaths.
🤦Before the SARSCoV2 pandemic was declared, clear warnings were being ignored.
📈🧑🔬🏥🌀🌬️
🛑Unprepared systems, airborne denial, and self-interest accelerated transmission
🛑Leading to avoidable levels of infections, hospitalisations, Long COVID, and deaths.
November 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🤷What's changed @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social?
🤦Before the SARSCoV2 pandemic was declared, clear warnings were being ignored.
📈🧑🔬🏥🌀🌬️
🛑Unprepared systems, airborne denial, and self-interest accelerated transmission
🛑Leading to avoidable levels of infections, hospitalisations, Long COVID, and deaths.
🤦Before the SARSCoV2 pandemic was declared, clear warnings were being ignored.
📈🧑🔬🏥🌀🌬️
🛑Unprepared systems, airborne denial, and self-interest accelerated transmission
🛑Leading to avoidable levels of infections, hospitalisations, Long COVID, and deaths.
🤦Lest we forget, @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social, before the SARSCoV2 pandemic was declared, clear warnings were being ignored.
📈🧑🔬🏥🌀🌬️Unprepared systems, airborne denial, and self-interest accelerated transmission - leading to avoidable levels of infections, hospitalisations, Long COVID, and deaths.
📈🧑🔬🏥🌀🌬️Unprepared systems, airborne denial, and self-interest accelerated transmission - leading to avoidable levels of infections, hospitalisations, Long COVID, and deaths.
💨Quote: @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social 'is considering airborne transmission (and methods used to combat it) in the context of healthcare in Module 3: Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the four nations of the UK'.
🤷It's STILL airborne!
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
🤷It's STILL airborne!
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🤦Lest we forget, @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social, before the SARSCoV2 pandemic was declared, clear warnings were being ignored.
📈🧑🔬🏥🌀🌬️Unprepared systems, airborne denial, and self-interest accelerated transmission - leading to avoidable levels of infections, hospitalisations, Long COVID, and deaths.
📈🧑🔬🏥🌀🌬️Unprepared systems, airborne denial, and self-interest accelerated transmission - leading to avoidable levels of infections, hospitalisations, Long COVID, and deaths.
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Congratulations! Thank you for advancing our understanding of airborne disease transmission. This is how you challenge and shift droplet dogma! #COVIDisAirborne
Aerosol transmission of SARSCoV2 virus is the dominant route for transmitting COVID-19.
👏'2025 Faraday Horizon Prize for advancing understanding of the physicochemical properties of exhaled aerosols, and their impact on transmissibility of respiratory pathogens.' @rsc.org
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
👏'2025 Faraday Horizon Prize for advancing understanding of the physicochemical properties of exhaled aerosols, and their impact on transmissibility of respiratory pathogens.' @rsc.org
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
June 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Congratulations! Thank you for advancing our understanding of airborne disease transmission. This is how you challenge and shift droplet dogma! #COVIDisAirborne
Reposted by @DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC
#Covidisairborne should have been the single most important thing the Covid inquiry. I feel my family has been hugely failed by the inquiry.
Aerosol transmission of SARSCoV2 virus is the dominant route for transmitting COVID-19.
👏'2025 Faraday Horizon Prize for advancing understanding of the physicochemical properties of exhaled aerosols, and their impact on transmissibility of respiratory pathogens.' @rsc.org
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
👏'2025 Faraday Horizon Prize for advancing understanding of the physicochemical properties of exhaled aerosols, and their impact on transmissibility of respiratory pathogens.' @rsc.org
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#Covidisairborne should have been the single most important thing the Covid inquiry. I feel my family has been hugely failed by the inquiry.
Maria Skłodowska (Marie Curie) was born in Warsaw, Poland, in November 1867.
She was:
👏 the first person to win two Nobel Prizes (Physics in 1903, Chemistry in 1911).
👏 the first woman laureate.
Prizes were awarded in Stockholm on 10 Dec each year.
@nobelprize.org
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemi...
She was:
👏 the first person to win two Nobel Prizes (Physics in 1903, Chemistry in 1911).
👏 the first woman laureate.
Prizes were awarded in Stockholm on 10 Dec each year.
@nobelprize.org
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemi...
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1911
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1911 was awarded to Marie Curie, née Skłodowska "in recognition of her services to the advancement of chemistry by the discovery of the elements radium and polonium, by th...
www.nobelprize.org
November 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Maria Skłodowska (Marie Curie) was born in Warsaw, Poland, in November 1867.
She was:
👏 the first person to win two Nobel Prizes (Physics in 1903, Chemistry in 1911).
👏 the first woman laureate.
Prizes were awarded in Stockholm on 10 Dec each year.
@nobelprize.org
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemi...
She was:
👏 the first person to win two Nobel Prizes (Physics in 1903, Chemistry in 1911).
👏 the first woman laureate.
Prizes were awarded in Stockholm on 10 Dec each year.
@nobelprize.org
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemi...
'Evidence supports vaccination with RSV for those 60 yrs and older. Efforts should be focused on saving lives and decreasing disease by encouraging vaccination of persons 75 yrs and older and those 60 yrs and older with underlying health issues'.🔗 @jamanetworkopen.com
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
The Importance of Real-World Evidence to Inform RSV Vaccine Guidance
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is associated with increased risks of hospitalization and death in older adults with chronic conditions. To reduce risks in this population, 3 RSV vaccines are approv...
jamanetwork.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
'Evidence supports vaccination with RSV for those 60 yrs and older. Efforts should be focused on saving lives and decreasing disease by encouraging vaccination of persons 75 yrs and older and those 60 yrs and older with underlying health issues'.🔗 @jamanetworkopen.com
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Reposted by @DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC
you can deal with industrial waste and pollution or you can ignore it and have more people die
'Baby deaths in Corby rose during the steelworks reclamation: From 1982 to 1990, the infant mortality rate rose significantly and was higher than the national average. In 1987 and 1988 infant mortality rate was double the national average.' @nnjournal.bsky.social
www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/saturday-b...
www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/saturday-b...
Saturday brief: Baby deaths in Corby rose during the steelworks reclamation
Unearthed data analysed by air pollution campaigner Michael Ryan has revealed the startling new evidence
www.nnjournal.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
you can deal with industrial waste and pollution or you can ignore it and have more people die
Testing the waters
'>50 sites across Corby’s waterways tested for heavy metals in an attempt to find some answers in light of community concerns.'
Samples sent for analysis to @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. 📝 @nnjournal.bsky.social @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nnjourna...
'>50 sites across Corby’s waterways tested for heavy metals in an attempt to find some answers in light of community concerns.'
Samples sent for analysis to @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. 📝 @nnjournal.bsky.social @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nnjourna...
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Testing the waters
'>50 sites across Corby’s waterways tested for heavy metals in an attempt to find some answers in light of community concerns.'
Samples sent for analysis to @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. 📝 @nnjournal.bsky.social @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nnjourna...
'>50 sites across Corby’s waterways tested for heavy metals in an attempt to find some answers in light of community concerns.'
Samples sent for analysis to @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. 📝 @nnjournal.bsky.social @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nnjourna...
Researchers conclude, 'symptom severity in Long COVID is associated with immune cell mitochondrial dysfunction and altered cytokine responses, highlighting potential disease biomarkers and targets for future therapeutic strategies.' @clionaofarrelly.bsky.social et al doi.org/10.1093/ofid...
Digitally Assessed Long COVID Symptomatology Is Associated With Lymphocyte Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Altered Immune Potential
AbstractBackground. Postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, also known as long COVID (LC), is a complex and heterogenous condition affecting millions w
doi.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Researchers conclude, 'symptom severity in Long COVID is associated with immune cell mitochondrial dysfunction and altered cytokine responses, highlighting potential disease biomarkers and targets for future therapeutic strategies.' @clionaofarrelly.bsky.social et al doi.org/10.1093/ofid...
🤦@ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social 'Had a lockdown been imposed on or immediately after 16 Mar 2020, modelling has established that the number of deaths in England in the first wave up until 1 Jul 2020 would have been reduced by 48% – equating to around 23,000 fewer deaths.'
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Covid inquiry: UK action was “too little, too late” and led to avoidable deaths, report finds
Boris Johnson’s government repeatedly did “too little, too late” in response to the covid pandemic and could have saved 23 000 lives in England if a lockdown had been imposed a week earlier, the UK Co...
www.bmj.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🤦@ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social 'Had a lockdown been imposed on or immediately after 16 Mar 2020, modelling has established that the number of deaths in England in the first wave up until 1 Jul 2020 would have been reduced by 48% – equating to around 23,000 fewer deaths.'
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
💨Quote: @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social 'is considering airborne transmission (and methods used to combat it) in the context of healthcare in Module 3: Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the four nations of the UK'.
🤷It's STILL airborne!
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
🤷It's STILL airborne!
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
November 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
💨Quote: @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social 'is considering airborne transmission (and methods used to combat it) in the context of healthcare in Module 3: Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the four nations of the UK'.
🤷It's STILL airborne!
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
🤷It's STILL airborne!
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
💨Quote: @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social 'is considering airborne transmission (and methods used to combat it) in the context of healthcare in Module 3: Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the four nations of the UK'.
🤷It's STILL airborne!
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
🤷It's STILL airborne!
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
Modules 2, 2A, 2B, 2C - Core decision-making and political governance - Volume I - UK Covid-19 Inquiry
The independent public inquiry to examine the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK
covid19.public-inquiry.uk
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
💨Quote: @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social 'is considering airborne transmission (and methods used to combat it) in the context of healthcare in Module 3: Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the four nations of the UK'.
🤷It's STILL airborne!
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
🤷It's STILL airborne!
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
Airborne transmission @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social
🤦Quote: 'Insufficient attention had been paid to the possibility of airborne transmission from as early as April 2020.
💯Advice was clear... airborne transmission was possible in poorly ventilated spaces.'
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
🤦Quote: 'Insufficient attention had been paid to the possibility of airborne transmission from as early as April 2020.
💯Advice was clear... airborne transmission was possible in poorly ventilated spaces.'
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
November 22, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Airborne transmission @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social
🤦Quote: 'Insufficient attention had been paid to the possibility of airborne transmission from as early as April 2020.
💯Advice was clear... airborne transmission was possible in poorly ventilated spaces.'
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
🤦Quote: 'Insufficient attention had been paid to the possibility of airborne transmission from as early as April 2020.
💯Advice was clear... airborne transmission was possible in poorly ventilated spaces.'
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
Airborne transmission @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social
🤦Quote: 'Insufficient attention had been paid to the possibility of airborne transmission from as early as April 2020.
🤷Advice was clear... airborne transmission was possible in poorly ventilated spaces.'
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
🤦Quote: 'Insufficient attention had been paid to the possibility of airborne transmission from as early as April 2020.
🤷Advice was clear... airborne transmission was possible in poorly ventilated spaces.'
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
November 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Airborne transmission @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social
🤦Quote: 'Insufficient attention had been paid to the possibility of airborne transmission from as early as April 2020.
🤷Advice was clear... airborne transmission was possible in poorly ventilated spaces.'
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
🤦Quote: 'Insufficient attention had been paid to the possibility of airborne transmission from as early as April 2020.
🤷Advice was clear... airborne transmission was possible in poorly ventilated spaces.'
covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...