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People can have different political opinions about immigration policy. Political differences are fine, healthy for a democracy.
But if you’re okay with this, that’s not a political opinion. That is a moral failing.
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But if you’re okay with this, that’s not a political opinion. That is a moral failing.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:57 PM
People can have different political opinions about immigration policy. Political differences are fine, healthy for a democracy.
But if you’re okay with this, that’s not a political opinion. That is a moral failing.
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But if you’re okay with this, that’s not a political opinion. That is a moral failing.
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Yesterday, someone made a Dungeons & Dragons analogy for vaccines in our (Facebook) comments. I don't play or understand D&D, so I asked our Preparedness Coordinator to explain. I still don’t understand it, but he said this analogy will be understood by people who do! Anyway, please get vaccinated.
February 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Yesterday, someone made a Dungeons & Dragons analogy for vaccines in our (Facebook) comments. I don't play or understand D&D, so I asked our Preparedness Coordinator to explain. I still don’t understand it, but he said this analogy will be understood by people who do! Anyway, please get vaccinated.
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An airborne virus is a virus that can infect other people through unseen particles in the air, sometimes for hours after the sick person has left the area! Masks and clean, ventilated air can reduce the risk of getting sick from airborne viruses or infecting others.
February 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
An airborne virus is a virus that can infect other people through unseen particles in the air, sometimes for hours after the sick person has left the area! Masks and clean, ventilated air can reduce the risk of getting sick from airborne viruses or infecting others.
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Last year we created an online tool to help track #measles exposures across WA. This map brings together info from local health depts into one convenient, easy-to-navigate platform. It's mobile-friendly, too.
wadoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa...
wadoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa...
ArcGIS Dashboards
ArcGIS Dashboards
wadoh.maps.arcgis.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Last year we created an online tool to help track #measles exposures across WA. This map brings together info from local health depts into one convenient, easy-to-navigate platform. It's mobile-friendly, too.
wadoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa...
wadoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa...
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Here's an easy way to select a minimum clean air delivery rate (CADR) when you're shopping for a portable air cleaner (filter).
For example, if my room is 15 ft x 12 ft = 180 sq ft, then I'd want a CADR of at least 120 CFM (cubic feet per minute).
For example, if my room is 15 ft x 12 ft = 180 sq ft, then I'd want a CADR of at least 120 CFM (cubic feet per minute).
How do you select an appropriately sized portable air cleaner for a room?
TLDR:
Imperial Units: CADR (in CFM) = 2/3 Floor Area (ft2)
Metric Units: CADR (in m3/h) = Volume (m3) * 4.4
TLDR:
Imperial Units: CADR (in CFM) = 2/3 Floor Area (ft2)
Metric Units: CADR (in m3/h) = Volume (m3) * 4.4
January 9, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Here's an easy way to select a minimum clean air delivery rate (CADR) when you're shopping for a portable air cleaner (filter).
For example, if my room is 15 ft x 12 ft = 180 sq ft, then I'd want a CADR of at least 120 CFM (cubic feet per minute).
For example, if my room is 15 ft x 12 ft = 180 sq ft, then I'd want a CADR of at least 120 CFM (cubic feet per minute).
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After abandoning every mitigation and infecting kids repeatedly, our media wants to know: why do so many children have Long COVID?
My latest looks at the newest research, the comforting lies that just won't die, and how we got here:
www.thegauntlet.news/p/long-covid...
My latest looks at the newest research, the comforting lies that just won't die, and how we got here:
www.thegauntlet.news/p/long-covid...
Long COVID is Now the Number One Chronic Illness in Children
Repeatedly mass infecting kids with COVID is not a public health strategy. It's a fast pass to declining population health
www.thegauntlet.news
June 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
After abandoning every mitigation and infecting kids repeatedly, our media wants to know: why do so many children have Long COVID?
My latest looks at the newest research, the comforting lies that just won't die, and how we got here:
www.thegauntlet.news/p/long-covid...
My latest looks at the newest research, the comforting lies that just won't die, and how we got here:
www.thegauntlet.news/p/long-covid...
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Our #vaccine recommendations remain in place and are based on decades of research and are aligned with the @ameracadpeds.bsky.social. We encourage all families to keep your kids up to date on vaccinations and talk with your health care provider if you have any questions. doh.wa.gov/immunization
January 6, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Our #vaccine recommendations remain in place and are based on decades of research and are aligned with the @ameracadpeds.bsky.social. We encourage all families to keep your kids up to date on vaccinations and talk with your health care provider if you have any questions. doh.wa.gov/immunization
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Extremely important study, with very concerning implications for the future.
The COVID generation: the neurodevelopmental consequences of in-utero COVID-19 exposure.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The COVID generation: the neurodevelopmental consequences of in-utero COVID-19 exposure.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The COVID generation: the neurodevelopmental consequences of in-utero COVID-19 exposure
In historical viral epidemics, such as the H1N1 influenza and Zika viruses, prenatal exposures were correlated with risk for neuropsychiatric conditio…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Extremely important study, with very concerning implications for the future.
The COVID generation: the neurodevelopmental consequences of in-utero COVID-19 exposure.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The COVID generation: the neurodevelopmental consequences of in-utero COVID-19 exposure.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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On Jon Stewart and the controversy over his remarks about those of us still masking to protect ourselves and others.
We expect better of him. And I hope he examines his bias in this as a result of the backlash.
We expect better of him. And I hope he examines his bias in this as a result of the backlash.
Actually, never wearing a mask in public is extremely weird
… and high-risk people have been really nice about not constantly, and loudly, pointing that out.
open.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:35 PM
On Jon Stewart and the controversy over his remarks about those of us still masking to protect ourselves and others.
We expect better of him. And I hope he examines his bias in this as a result of the backlash.
We expect better of him. And I hope he examines his bias in this as a result of the backlash.
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One of the most dangerous persistent myths is that planes are safe due to ventilation.
In reality ventilation is only on part of the time, and there is bad ventilation before and after take off.
And viruses can still spread easily in crowds over short distances regardless of ventilation status.
In reality ventilation is only on part of the time, and there is bad ventilation before and after take off.
And viruses can still spread easily in crowds over short distances regardless of ventilation status.
December 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
One of the most dangerous persistent myths is that planes are safe due to ventilation.
In reality ventilation is only on part of the time, and there is bad ventilation before and after take off.
And viruses can still spread easily in crowds over short distances regardless of ventilation status.
In reality ventilation is only on part of the time, and there is bad ventilation before and after take off.
And viruses can still spread easily in crowds over short distances regardless of ventilation status.
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PMC COVID Update, Dec 22, 2025 (U.S.)
All indicators are that million of Americans are about to get COVID-19 "surprise" holiday infections.
pmc19.com/data
All indicators are that million of Americans are about to get COVID-19 "surprise" holiday infections.
pmc19.com/data
December 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
PMC COVID Update, Dec 22, 2025 (U.S.)
All indicators are that million of Americans are about to get COVID-19 "surprise" holiday infections.
pmc19.com/data
All indicators are that million of Americans are about to get COVID-19 "surprise" holiday infections.
pmc19.com/data
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If the rain ever stops, we have some #flood cleanup tips for you. Stay safe and get dry when you can, #Washington!
doh.wa.gov/emergencies/...
doh.wa.gov/emergencies/...
Flood Cleanup
Before Entering a Flooded House Turn off the electrical main power if it can be done from a dry location. Never turn power on or off while standing in water. Don't turn the power back on until electri...
doh.wa.gov
December 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
If the rain ever stops, we have some #flood cleanup tips for you. Stay safe and get dry when you can, #Washington!
doh.wa.gov/emergencies/...
doh.wa.gov/emergencies/...
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Brutal but effective public health messaging from New York Public Health.
The CDC is compromised. They’re no longer a reliable source of information.
They push anti-vaxx & anti-science grift.
Get your vaccines. Wear a respirator. Clean the air
Get public health advice from experts, not RFK Jr
The CDC is compromised. They’re no longer a reliable source of information.
They push anti-vaxx & anti-science grift.
Get your vaccines. Wear a respirator. Clean the air
Get public health advice from experts, not RFK Jr
December 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Brutal but effective public health messaging from New York Public Health.
The CDC is compromised. They’re no longer a reliable source of information.
They push anti-vaxx & anti-science grift.
Get your vaccines. Wear a respirator. Clean the air
Get public health advice from experts, not RFK Jr
The CDC is compromised. They’re no longer a reliable source of information.
They push anti-vaxx & anti-science grift.
Get your vaccines. Wear a respirator. Clean the air
Get public health advice from experts, not RFK Jr
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We're half a decade into studies finding that improving airflow in classrooms will reduce disease transmission enormously, and that bleaching surfaces etc. does very little. And yet nothing changes. Waves of flu and colds wash over schools, and the schools pretend it's an act of God.
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 ...
www.nature.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:23 AM
We're half a decade into studies finding that improving airflow in classrooms will reduce disease transmission enormously, and that bleaching surfaces etc. does very little. And yet nothing changes. Waves of flu and colds wash over schools, and the schools pretend it's an act of God.
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Six-week study of 67 students in four classes, 1047 saliva samples ->
"Prolonged exposure in shared, poorly ventilated spaces, which potentially includes several infectious sources, drives respiratory virus transmission more than close contact."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
HT: Emily Martin
"Prolonged exposure in shared, poorly ventilated spaces, which potentially includes several infectious sources, drives respiratory virus transmission more than close contact."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
HT: Emily Martin
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 ...
www.nature.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Six-week study of 67 students in four classes, 1047 saliva samples ->
"Prolonged exposure in shared, poorly ventilated spaces, which potentially includes several infectious sources, drives respiratory virus transmission more than close contact."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
HT: Emily Martin
"Prolonged exposure in shared, poorly ventilated spaces, which potentially includes several infectious sources, drives respiratory virus transmission more than close contact."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
HT: Emily Martin
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Northwest Now | Dennis Worsham | Season 17 | Episode 12
Defending the science of public health.
www.pbs.org
December 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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As she recounted
a disappointing dinner party
my work friend asked
if I knew the feeling
of being with people
(of being with good people)
but still just feeling
profoundly alone,
and as I adjusted my mask
I looked
at my friend’s bare face
and simply said:
I know the feeling.
a disappointing dinner party
my work friend asked
if I knew the feeling
of being with people
(of being with good people)
but still just feeling
profoundly alone,
and as I adjusted my mask
I looked
at my friend’s bare face
and simply said:
I know the feeling.
November 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
As she recounted
a disappointing dinner party
my work friend asked
if I knew the feeling
of being with people
(of being with good people)
but still just feeling
profoundly alone,
and as I adjusted my mask
I looked
at my friend’s bare face
and simply said:
I know the feeling.
a disappointing dinner party
my work friend asked
if I knew the feeling
of being with people
(of being with good people)
but still just feeling
profoundly alone,
and as I adjusted my mask
I looked
at my friend’s bare face
and simply said:
I know the feeling.
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See what's happening again?
'The public' excludes people with underlying conditions.
'The public' excludes people with underlying conditions.
BREAKING: Man from Washington state dies after being infected with H5N5 bird flu
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
See what's happening again?
'The public' excludes people with underlying conditions.
'The public' excludes people with underlying conditions.
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I keep hearing people ask,
so if you are truly wondering
what the secret
of people
who rarely get sick is,
I shall tell you:
the secret is not
to ask yourself
what you should do
to protect yourself,
no, the secret is
to ask yourself
what you should do
to protect everyone.
so if you are truly wondering
what the secret
of people
who rarely get sick is,
I shall tell you:
the secret is not
to ask yourself
what you should do
to protect yourself,
no, the secret is
to ask yourself
what you should do
to protect everyone.
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I keep hearing people ask,
so if you are truly wondering
what the secret
of people
who rarely get sick is,
I shall tell you:
the secret is not
to ask yourself
what you should do
to protect yourself,
no, the secret is
to ask yourself
what you should do
to protect everyone.
so if you are truly wondering
what the secret
of people
who rarely get sick is,
I shall tell you:
the secret is not
to ask yourself
what you should do
to protect yourself,
no, the secret is
to ask yourself
what you should do
to protect everyone.
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Amputating a limb provides strong long term protection against losing same limb from frostbite.
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Amputating a limb provides strong long term protection against losing same limb from frostbite.
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Large Increase In Numbers Of People Diagnosed With Something That Totally Wasn’t Caused By That Thing
November 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Large Increase In Numbers Of People Diagnosed With Something That Totally Wasn’t Caused By That Thing
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I know, my friend, that you are tired
of getting strange looks
simply because
you are still wearing a mask
in this ongoing pandemic,
but, my friend, for what it’s worth
please just know
that Tom Hanks
gets those strange looks for masking too.
of getting strange looks
simply because
you are still wearing a mask
in this ongoing pandemic,
but, my friend, for what it’s worth
please just know
that Tom Hanks
gets those strange looks for masking too.
November 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I know, my friend, that you are tired
of getting strange looks
simply because
you are still wearing a mask
in this ongoing pandemic,
but, my friend, for what it’s worth
please just know
that Tom Hanks
gets those strange looks for masking too.
of getting strange looks
simply because
you are still wearing a mask
in this ongoing pandemic,
but, my friend, for what it’s worth
please just know
that Tom Hanks
gets those strange looks for masking too.
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This is the most important paper to demonstrate the endless capacity of COVID to stuff your immune system.
The #Leonardi_Effect is real 🙏🏻
www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...
The #Leonardi_Effect is real 🙏🏻
www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...
Frontiers | Distinct characteristics of T cell receptor repertoire associated with the SARS-CoV-2 reinfection
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, represents one of the most profound global public health challenges in modern history. While T cell immunity is ...
www.frontiersin.org
October 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This is the most important paper to demonstrate the endless capacity of COVID to stuff your immune system.
The #Leonardi_Effect is real 🙏🏻
www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...
The #Leonardi_Effect is real 🙏🏻
www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...