Cathy Farrow
@cathyfarrow.bsky.social
Interests: Gerontology, Global Health, Science, COVID. I love cats. I block the ‘f’ word.
Located in the Central Okanagan area of B.C. Canada.
Located in the Central Okanagan area of B.C. Canada.
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
Alina Habba’s parents emigrated to the US from Iraq citing persecution.
November 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Alina Habba’s parents emigrated to the US from Iraq citing persecution.
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
Sometimes I imagine what it would have been like had we adapted to Covid instead of giving up.
If we had clean air in public spaces.
Respirators in healthcare.
Free masks for those who need them.
Better tests & treatment.
Paid time off.
We would all be healthier.
If we had clean air in public spaces.
Respirators in healthcare.
Free masks for those who need them.
Better tests & treatment.
Paid time off.
We would all be healthier.
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Sometimes I imagine what it would have been like had we adapted to Covid instead of giving up.
If we had clean air in public spaces.
Respirators in healthcare.
Free masks for those who need them.
Better tests & treatment.
Paid time off.
We would all be healthier.
If we had clean air in public spaces.
Respirators in healthcare.
Free masks for those who need them.
Better tests & treatment.
Paid time off.
We would all be healthier.
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
It’s been six years since the first reported case of SARSCov2.
It’s never too late to wear a mask.
It’s never too late to clean the air.
Every infection avoided or delayed is a win for long term health.
We can drastically reduce transmission if everyone does their part.
It’s never too late to wear a mask.
It’s never too late to clean the air.
Every infection avoided or delayed is a win for long term health.
We can drastically reduce transmission if everyone does their part.
December 1, 2025 at 3:33 AM
It’s been six years since the first reported case of SARSCov2.
It’s never too late to wear a mask.
It’s never too late to clean the air.
Every infection avoided or delayed is a win for long term health.
We can drastically reduce transmission if everyone does their part.
It’s never too late to wear a mask.
It’s never too late to clean the air.
Every infection avoided or delayed is a win for long term health.
We can drastically reduce transmission if everyone does their part.
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
"The current flu vaccine is made months in advance based on patterns seen in other parts of the world, and sometimes the virus changes too quickly. However, the flu vaccine still prevents hospitalizations and ICU admissions for many people." #RSNA25
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
This year’s flu shot may not be an exact match, but it’s still worth getting: Dr. Lisa Barrett
Halifax-based infectious disease specialist Dr. Lisa Barrett shares some tips to stay healthy over the next several weeks.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 1, 2025 at 3:35 AM
"The current flu vaccine is made months in advance based on patterns seen in other parts of the world, and sometimes the virus changes too quickly. However, the flu vaccine still prevents hospitalizations and ICU admissions for many people." #RSNA25
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
American ALS patient died alone after paying $84K US in pursuit of healing at controversial Sask. facility www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
December 1, 2025 at 3:39 AM
American ALS patient died alone after paying $84K US in pursuit of healing at controversial Sask. facility www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
"Historically low vaccination rates, skepticism fueled by the pandemic, misinformation, and “health freedom” ideologies have put communities at risk for the reemergence of
preventable, potentially deadly viruses like measles and pertussis." #RSNA25
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
preventable, potentially deadly viruses like measles and pertussis." #RSNA25
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
South Carolina’s Measles Outbreak Shows Chilling Effect of Vaccine Misinformation - KFF Health News
When a measles outbreak emerged in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in October, health officials announced that most cases were tied to one public charter school, where only 17% of the 605 students enroll...
kffhealthnews.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:42 AM
"Historically low vaccination rates, skepticism fueled by the pandemic, misinformation, and “health freedom” ideologies have put communities at risk for the reemergence of
preventable, potentially deadly viruses like measles and pertussis." #RSNA25
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
preventable, potentially deadly viruses like measles and pertussis." #RSNA25
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
Loneliness is now considered a public health crisis. An international team of public policy researchers has created the first official health guidelines for tackling it, and the recommendations go beyond just telling people to socialize more.
We created health guidelines for fighting loneliness - here’s what we recommend
Guidelines for social well-being can help health care providers identify when someone is socially isolated and provide goals and standards for policymakers.
buff.ly
December 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Loneliness is now considered a public health crisis. An international team of public policy researchers has created the first official health guidelines for tackling it, and the recommendations go beyond just telling people to socialize more.
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
Reporter: You have made so clear how you want to keep drugs out of the US—
Trump: Right
Reporter: Can you explain why you would pardon a notorious drug trafficker?
Trump: If somebody sells drugs in that country, that doesn’t mean you arrest the president
Trump: Right
Reporter: Can you explain why you would pardon a notorious drug trafficker?
Trump: If somebody sells drugs in that country, that doesn’t mean you arrest the president
November 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Reporter: You have made so clear how you want to keep drugs out of the US—
Trump: Right
Reporter: Can you explain why you would pardon a notorious drug trafficker?
Trump: If somebody sells drugs in that country, that doesn’t mean you arrest the president
Trump: Right
Reporter: Can you explain why you would pardon a notorious drug trafficker?
Trump: If somebody sells drugs in that country, that doesn’t mean you arrest the president
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
Bird flu viruses are resistant to fever, making them a major threat to humans https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1226811_en.html
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
December 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Bird flu viruses are resistant to fever, making them a major threat to humans https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1226811_en.html
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
The growing, aging population will place unprecedented strain on health systems in the coming decade, but the aging physician population is poised to exacerbate the problem, a dilemma dubbed the "physician retirement cliff."
www.newsweek.com/doctor-physi...
@canadahealthwatch.ca
@newsweek.com
www.newsweek.com/doctor-physi...
@canadahealthwatch.ca
@newsweek.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The growing, aging population will place unprecedented strain on health systems in the coming decade, but the aging physician population is poised to exacerbate the problem, a dilemma dubbed the "physician retirement cliff."
www.newsweek.com/doctor-physi...
@canadahealthwatch.ca
@newsweek.com
www.newsweek.com/doctor-physi...
@canadahealthwatch.ca
@newsweek.com
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
The so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, no longer exists, but its legacy of screwing over veterans will live for decades.
Commentary ↓
Commentary ↓
The Greatest Victims of Trump's Greatest Grift Are America's Greatest Heroes
bit.ly
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, no longer exists, but its legacy of screwing over veterans will live for decades.
Commentary ↓
Commentary ↓
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
Any Canadians onboard for a class action suit? Have you used Siri? clg.org/Class-Action...
Apple Siri App Privacy Violation Canadian Class Action | Consumer Law Group Class Actions Canada
CONSUMER LAW GROUP has filed a Canada wide class action lawsuit excluding Quebec against Apple Inc and Apple Canada Inc for surreptitiously recordin
clg.org
November 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Any Canadians onboard for a class action suit? Have you used Siri? clg.org/Class-Action...
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
Remarkable story of a Georgia high school team who used CRISPR to make a rapid diagnostic test strip for Lyme disease, speeding dx from 2 weeks to days
www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-m...
www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-m...
Teens may have come up with a new way to detect, treat Lyme disease using CRISPR gene editing
To compete at iGEM, a sort of science Olympics, teens at a Georgia high school set their sights on finding a better way to detect and treat Lyme disease. Their approach uses CRISPR gene editing.
www.cbsnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Remarkable story of a Georgia high school team who used CRISPR to make a rapid diagnostic test strip for Lyme disease, speeding dx from 2 weeks to days
www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-m...
www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-m...
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
Lawmakers from both parties plan to ramp up scrutiny of the Trump administration's attacks on alleged drug boats.
‘It’s Very Possible There Was A War Crime’: Lawmakers Sound The Alarm Over Boat Strike Report
Lawmakers from both parties plan to ramp up scrutiny of the Trump administration's attacks on alleged drug boats.
www.huffpost.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Lawmakers from both parties plan to ramp up scrutiny of the Trump administration's attacks on alleged drug boats.
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
6 years today the first COVID case was identified in a man in Wuhan marking the beginning of a global pandemic that changed the world. We are way less prepared today to face another pandemic than we were back then. This fact makes me sad.
November 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
6 years today the first COVID case was identified in a man in Wuhan marking the beginning of a global pandemic that changed the world. We are way less prepared today to face another pandemic than we were back then. This fact makes me sad.
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
NSW experiencing ‘unusually prolonged flu season’
NSW Health CHO Dr Kerry Chant said: "When we compare this respiratory illness season to others, we are experiencing a longer tail, which is a concern."
Source: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW Health CHO Dr Kerry Chant said: "When we compare this respiratory illness season to others, we are experiencing a longer tail, which is a concern."
Source: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
November 30, 2025 at 11:53 PM
NSW experiencing ‘unusually prolonged flu season’
NSW Health CHO Dr Kerry Chant said: "When we compare this respiratory illness season to others, we are experiencing a longer tail, which is a concern."
Source: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW Health CHO Dr Kerry Chant said: "When we compare this respiratory illness season to others, we are experiencing a longer tail, which is a concern."
Source: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
Democrat says he'll reintroduce war powers resolutions after report of attack on drug boat survivors.
Sen. Tim Kaine said he thinks he'll get more support after recent developments.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...
Sen. Tim Kaine said he thinks he'll get more support after recent developments.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...
Democrat says he'll reintroduce war powers resolutions after report of attack on drug boat survivors - ABC News
Sen. Tim Kaine says he's confident a resolution demanding there be no war against Venezuela without congressional approval could pass given recent developments.
abcnews.go.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Democrat says he'll reintroduce war powers resolutions after report of attack on drug boat survivors.
Sen. Tim Kaine said he thinks he'll get more support after recent developments.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...
Sen. Tim Kaine said he thinks he'll get more support after recent developments.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
January 2022 was the worst month for kids. 150-200 died, 900 hospitalized daily at the peak.
Yet out medical establishment saw that and wrote this in February 2022.
They have a high tolerance for viruses hurting kids. They shown 0 evidence it bothers them at all.
Yet out medical establishment saw that and wrote this in February 2022.
They have a high tolerance for viruses hurting kids. They shown 0 evidence it bothers them at all.
December 1, 2025 at 3:34 AM
January 2022 was the worst month for kids. 150-200 died, 900 hospitalized daily at the peak.
Yet out medical establishment saw that and wrote this in February 2022.
They have a high tolerance for viruses hurting kids. They shown 0 evidence it bothers them at all.
Yet out medical establishment saw that and wrote this in February 2022.
They have a high tolerance for viruses hurting kids. They shown 0 evidence it bothers them at all.
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
Scientists studied thousands of children born March 2020-May 2021.
Out of 800+ mothers diagnosed with COVID-19, 16.3% of their babies received a neurodevelopmental diagnosis by 3 years old, compared with 9.7% who weren’t exposed to COVID-19 in utero.
Out of 800+ mothers diagnosed with COVID-19, 16.3% of their babies received a neurodevelopmental diagnosis by 3 years old, compared with 9.7% who weren’t exposed to COVID-19 in utero.
Amid Confusing CDC Guidance About Vaccines, Study Highlights New Risk of COVID-19 During Pregnancy
A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC’s decision to sto...
www.propublica.org
November 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Scientists studied thousands of children born March 2020-May 2021.
Out of 800+ mothers diagnosed with COVID-19, 16.3% of their babies received a neurodevelopmental diagnosis by 3 years old, compared with 9.7% who weren’t exposed to COVID-19 in utero.
Out of 800+ mothers diagnosed with COVID-19, 16.3% of their babies received a neurodevelopmental diagnosis by 3 years old, compared with 9.7% who weren’t exposed to COVID-19 in utero.
Reposted by Cathy Farrow
Sri Lanka, Indonesia deploy military as regional floods leave nearly 1,000 dead
Sri Lanka, Indonesia deploy military as regional floods leave nearly 1,000 dead
Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed troops on Monday to assist survivors of severe flooding that has killed nearly 1,000 people across four Asian countries. Torrential rains swept Sri Lanka, Indonesia’s Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia last week, with separate weather systems unleashing days of intense, widespread downpours.
f24.my
December 1, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Sri Lanka, Indonesia deploy military as regional floods leave nearly 1,000 dead
