Julie Lam
@msjulieslam.bsky.social
MaskTogetherAmerica.org Founder, writer, photographer, independent COVID/Long COVID reporter, RECOVER rep. (IgAN Long COVID Warrior) MaskTogetherAmerica.org
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Julie Lam
@msjulieslam.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Hello Bluesky! We are MaskTogetherAmerica, a public health education platform since 2020. We promote the layered approach to prevention and educate on safety against respiratory infections! #MaskTogetherAmerica
A proud #SwissCheeser here!
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Use tools to protect everyone:
😷 Wear a fitting N95
🛑 Test before gathering. Don’t gather if symptoms show even if testing negative
🛌 Stay Home when symptomatic
💉Boost your immune system if you can
#MaskTogetherAmerica
😷 Wear a fitting N95
🛑 Test before gathering. Don’t gather if symptoms show even if testing negative
🛌 Stay Home when symptomatic
💉Boost your immune system if you can
#MaskTogetherAmerica
November 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Use tools to protect everyone:
😷 Wear a fitting N95
🛑 Test before gathering. Don’t gather if symptoms show even if testing negative
🛌 Stay Home when symptomatic
💉Boost your immune system if you can
#MaskTogetherAmerica
😷 Wear a fitting N95
🛑 Test before gathering. Don’t gather if symptoms show even if testing negative
🛌 Stay Home when symptomatic
💉Boost your immune system if you can
#MaskTogetherAmerica
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This week, @defendpublichealth.bsky.social' Whopper of the week--RFK Jr Strikes again, with AIDS denialism
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Whopper of the Week: RFK Jr. Has Plainly Stated His Belief in the Falsehoods of AIDS Denialism | Defend Public Health
In June 2023, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told New York Magazine, "There are much better candidates than HIV for what causes AIDS." This is blatantly false, contradicted by mountains of data and real-world ...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This week, @defendpublichealth.bsky.social' Whopper of the week--RFK Jr Strikes again, with AIDS denialism
www.defendpublichealth.org/opinion/whop...
www.defendpublichealth.org/opinion/whop...
1️⃣ Fighting Long COVID Autonomic Dysfunction in Driving: Tights, Long Compression Socks, Electrolytes
2️⃣ Fighting Gaslighting: Tears, Courage and Mobilization 👊🏽
2️⃣ Fighting Gaslighting: Tears, Courage and Mobilization 👊🏽
November 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
1️⃣ Fighting Long COVID Autonomic Dysfunction in Driving: Tights, Long Compression Socks, Electrolytes
2️⃣ Fighting Gaslighting: Tears, Courage and Mobilization 👊🏽
2️⃣ Fighting Gaslighting: Tears, Courage and Mobilization 👊🏽
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For the holiday season, Dr. Omer Awan, @forbes.com senior medical contributor is reporting on the circulating viruses and how to keep everyone healthy despite lack of warnings from U.S. Gov’t. For more updates, subscribe to www.youtube.com/@AwanRad
#MaskTogetherAmerica 🧵
#MaskTogetherAmerica 🧵
November 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
For the holiday season, Dr. Omer Awan, @forbes.com senior medical contributor is reporting on the circulating viruses and how to keep everyone healthy despite lack of warnings from U.S. Gov’t. For more updates, subscribe to www.youtube.com/@AwanRad
#MaskTogetherAmerica 🧵
#MaskTogetherAmerica 🧵
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“I wear a mask to protect myself and my family.” — Kevin Tarabocchia posed for the camera of @MsJulieSLam.bsky.social to support #MaskTogetherAmerica
Pandemic Documentary Project.
Pandemic Documentary Project.
November 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
“I wear a mask to protect myself and my family.” — Kevin Tarabocchia posed for the camera of @MsJulieSLam.bsky.social to support #MaskTogetherAmerica
Pandemic Documentary Project.
Pandemic Documentary Project.
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Dr. Angelique Corthals @drcorthals.bsky.social CUNY prof., biomedical scientist, Doctors Without Borders consultant, Scientific Advisor of #MaskTogetherAmerica, helps us understand #LongCOVID based on what scientists have learned so far. Watch full recording: masktogetheramerica.org/blog/masktog...
November 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Dr. Angelique Corthals @drcorthals.bsky.social CUNY prof., biomedical scientist, Doctors Without Borders consultant, Scientific Advisor of #MaskTogetherAmerica, helps us understand #LongCOVID based on what scientists have learned so far. Watch full recording: masktogetheramerica.org/blog/masktog...
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“It’s hard enough when you are an adult having Long COVID, it’s so much harder to watch it in your kids.”—Ann Wallace, Ph.D., NIH RECOVER patient rep shares her stories for #LongCOVID awareness. Watch full presentation: masktogetheramerica.org/blog/masktog...
#MaskTogetherAmerica
#MaskTogetherAmerica
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
“It’s hard enough when you are an adult having Long COVID, it’s so much harder to watch it in your kids.”—Ann Wallace, Ph.D., NIH RECOVER patient rep shares her stories for #LongCOVID awareness. Watch full presentation: masktogetheramerica.org/blog/masktog...
#MaskTogetherAmerica
#MaskTogetherAmerica
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“My partner is going through cancer treatment. Any infection can send him to the ER.”— Katherine, one of several organizers of @makeascenemn.bsky.social shares her insight on prevention with @msjulieslam.bsky.social #MaskTogetherAmerica
November 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
“My partner is going through cancer treatment. Any infection can send him to the ER.”— Katherine, one of several organizers of @makeascenemn.bsky.social shares her insight on prevention with @msjulieslam.bsky.social #MaskTogetherAmerica
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If you haven't yet done so, Pls submit a brief comment for the #ACIP meeting to www.regulations.gov/document/CDC...
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
If you haven't yet done so, Pls submit a brief comment for the #ACIP meeting to www.regulations.gov/document/CDC...
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
Due by Mon pm. At a min, say something like, "CDC ACIP advisors should support access to ALL vaccines on the current child and adolescent vaccine schedules.
Reposted by Julie Lam
“Imagine your body never gets a break — that’s what #LongCOVID is.” — @AdamVanBavel.bsky.social shared his lived experience during #MaskTogetherAmerica LC Defense Series I on Nov 7, 2025. Watch the full recording on Youtube and Facebook. masktogetheramerica.org/blog/masktog...
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
“Imagine your body never gets a break — that’s what #LongCOVID is.” — @AdamVanBavel.bsky.social shared his lived experience during #MaskTogetherAmerica LC Defense Series I on Nov 7, 2025. Watch the full recording on Youtube and Facebook. masktogetheramerica.org/blog/masktog...
R. I. P. Alice. As you said, “if we value people over profits, care over capital; if we center the wisdom of the most marginalized and vulnerable, if we believe in the power of care, we could survive this plague and coexist with the zombies among us..." Disabled wisdom is the way forward.
Join us to honor Alice Wong @sfdirewolf.bsky.social our beloved #MaskTogetherAmerica #KeepMasksinHealthcare community leader who died of an infection at 51 on Nov 14, 2025. R.I.P. Alice. We will carry on as your light shines above us. We won’t give up. www.facebook.com/masktogether...
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Join us to honor Alice Wong @disability_visibility — a fierce luminary in disability justice and recipient of the 2024 MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant”, who served the National Council on...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
R. I. P. Alice. As you said, “if we value people over profits, care over capital; if we center the wisdom of the most marginalized and vulnerable, if we believe in the power of care, we could survive this plague and coexist with the zombies among us..." Disabled wisdom is the way forward.
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Taking action to fight erasure of #LongCOVID. Defend health justice for long-haulers. Watch MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVID Defense Series I:
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3 comments | Take action to fight erasure of Long COVlD and to defend health justice for long-haulers. Watch #MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVlD Defense Series I hosted by our advisor Sarah Cahill. This v...
Take action to fight erasure of Long COVlD and to defend health justice for long-haulers. Watch #MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVlD Defense Series I hosted by our advisor Sarah Cahill. This virtual...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Taking action to fight erasure of #LongCOVID. Defend health justice for long-haulers. Watch MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVID Defense Series I:
www.facebook.com/reel/8225405...
www.facebook.com/reel/8225405...
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Taking action to fight erasure of #LongCOVID. Defend health justice for long-haulers. Watch MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVID Defense Series I:
@drcorthals.bsky.social
@solenntango.bsky.social @winslowsp.bsky.social
@adamvanbavel.bsky.social
Ann Wallace
@ancirabecky.bsky.social
(Also on Facebook)
@drcorthals.bsky.social
@solenntango.bsky.social @winslowsp.bsky.social
@adamvanbavel.bsky.social
Ann Wallace
@ancirabecky.bsky.social
(Also on Facebook)
MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVID Defense Series I
YouTube video by MaskTogetherAmerica
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November 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Taking action to fight erasure of #LongCOVID. Defend health justice for long-haulers. Watch MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVID Defense Series I:
@drcorthals.bsky.social
@solenntango.bsky.social @winslowsp.bsky.social
@adamvanbavel.bsky.social
Ann Wallace
@ancirabecky.bsky.social
(Also on Facebook)
@drcorthals.bsky.social
@solenntango.bsky.social @winslowsp.bsky.social
@adamvanbavel.bsky.social
Ann Wallace
@ancirabecky.bsky.social
(Also on Facebook)
Why did I pass out after I float on my back in the pool during aqua therapy? Which organ system is the root cause? What is the specialist I need to see? 😫😭 #LongCOVID is an endless struggle.
November 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Why did I pass out after I float on my back in the pool during aqua therapy? Which organ system is the root cause? What is the specialist I need to see? 😫😭 #LongCOVID is an endless struggle.
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“Protect myself and others, especially people who are immune compromised.”—Behind the KN95 respirator is Alex Lajas @queenofthering.bsky.social in Pro Wrestling media #MaskTogetherAmerica founder @MsJulieSLam.bsky.social met Lajas when she was tabling for Illustrator Lauren Moran at #NYCC2025. 🔥😷
November 12, 2025 at 2:49 AM
“Protect myself and others, especially people who are immune compromised.”—Behind the KN95 respirator is Alex Lajas @queenofthering.bsky.social in Pro Wrestling media #MaskTogetherAmerica founder @MsJulieSLam.bsky.social met Lajas when she was tabling for Illustrator Lauren Moran at #NYCC2025. 🔥😷
🐤 We know children are high risk for #LongCOVID especially from repeatedly getting infected. Yet, classrooms do not follow IAQ standard that keeps them safer from viral infections. Some people resist masking even for source control. Norah is a rare and precious hero today!
“I embraced my duckbill N95 identity at school and I credit my N95s, along with vaccinations and air purifiers, with helping me stay healthy!” —Norah Mason teaches special education in a 500-plus person elementary school.
Interviewed by @msjulieslam.bsky.social
Interviewed by @msjulieslam.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🐤 We know children are high risk for #LongCOVID especially from repeatedly getting infected. Yet, classrooms do not follow IAQ standard that keeps them safer from viral infections. Some people resist masking even for source control. Norah is a rare and precious hero today!
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Read an annotation that highlights two studies about children affected by COVID, both before birth and from getting reinfections. #MaskTogetherAmerica with KN95, N96, KF94, not what the child is wearing.
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/masktogether...
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/masktogether...
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Highlighting 2 studies about long term outcomes following exposure to COVlD in kids.
1️⃣ Recent estimates suggest that pediatric Long COVlD is now the most prevalent chronic illness affecting...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Read an annotation that highlights two studies about children affected by COVID, both before birth and from getting reinfections. #MaskTogetherAmerica with KN95, N96, KF94, not what the child is wearing.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQz589RkbQ...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/masktogether...
Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DQz589RkbQ...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/masktogether...
We might be small as a group, but we have courage here! We stand with the marginalized community suffering from #LongCOVID. We are determined to help the general public learn about the long term outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infections. Please register: masktogetheramerica.org/blog/masktog...
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
We might be small as a group, but we have courage here! We stand with the marginalized community suffering from #LongCOVID. We are determined to help the general public learn about the long term outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infections. Please register: masktogetheramerica.org/blog/masktog...
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When asked by Stephen Colbert why he was wearing a mask in public, Tom Hanks said..
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
November 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
When asked by Stephen Colbert why he was wearing a mask in public, Tom Hanks said..
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
“I’ve had Covid enough in my life I don’t need to do that again. I’m wearing this for health reasons”
More celebrities need to speak out like this.
COVID-19 is spreading again — how serious is it and what are the symptoms?
Limited COVID-19 surveillance data are hampering vaccination and health strategies, researchers say.
By Katie Kavanagh
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@togetherwemask.bsky.social @wemaskcolorado.bsky.social
Limited COVID-19 surveillance data are hampering vaccination and health strategies, researchers say.
By Katie Kavanagh
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@togetherwemask.bsky.social @wemaskcolorado.bsky.social
COVID-19 is spreading again — how serious is it and what are the symptoms?
Limited COVID-19 surveillance data are hampering vaccination and health strategies, researchers say.
www.nature.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
COVID-19 is spreading again — how serious is it and what are the symptoms?
Limited COVID-19 surveillance data are hampering vaccination and health strategies, researchers say.
By Katie Kavanagh
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@togetherwemask.bsky.social @wemaskcolorado.bsky.social
Limited COVID-19 surveillance data are hampering vaccination and health strategies, researchers say.
By Katie Kavanagh
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@togetherwemask.bsky.social @wemaskcolorado.bsky.social
Voluntary recall due to possible contamination of Listeria! I am throwing away peaches I bought from Trader Joe's just to be safe.
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Peaches sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco and Target recalled over listeria concerns
A California fruit company has recalled conventional yellow and white peaches sold nationwide at Trader Joe’s, Costco, Target and other major retailers.
www.sfchronicle.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Voluntary recall due to possible contamination of Listeria! I am throwing away peaches I bought from Trader Joe's just to be safe.
www.sfchronicle.com/health/artic...
www.sfchronicle.com/health/artic...
I voted and got a brownie from the bake sale at the local school.
November 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I voted and got a brownie from the bake sale at the local school.
Not alone masking against COVID and the flu on the MTA bus in NYC. The driver and some passengers are keeping me company. ✌️😷 @nychealthy.bsky.social
@togetherwemask.bsky.social
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@mta.info
November 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Not alone masking against COVID and the flu on the MTA bus in NYC. The driver and some passengers are keeping me company. ✌️😷 @nychealthy.bsky.social
@togetherwemask.bsky.social
@mta.info
@togetherwemask.bsky.social
@mta.info
We are living in a HORRIFYING reality. People are ignoring the facts that our organs are getting damaged and people are getting heart attack and stroke from COVID-19 and the flu! We need prevention. Please wear a fitting high filtration mask, especially if you have symptoms. Protect each other!
Cardiac Long Flu and Cardiac Long COVID are common! Independent peer-reviewed research found that Flu and COVlD raise the risk of heart attack or stroke at least three-fold compared to people without a documented respiratory infection! @americanheart.bsky.social
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November 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We are living in a HORRIFYING reality. People are ignoring the facts that our organs are getting damaged and people are getting heart attack and stroke from COVID-19 and the flu! We need prevention. Please wear a fitting high filtration mask, especially if you have symptoms. Protect each other!