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Manage Expectations

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jun 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health Infectious Diseases Vaccination Immunity Preventive measures
  1. People enjoy autonomy and want positive affirmations in decisions regarding health recommendations.
  2. It's important to understand that eradicating COVID-19 completely is impossible, but controlling it is feasible through vaccination and other preventive measures.
  3. The key to moving forward in this new era is through vaccinations, staying updated on health screenings, and being aware of the measures needed to control COVID-19.

Demystify Delta

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 21
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Vaccinations Immunity Children Fear
  1. The mRNA vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna work well against the Delta variant, providing strong protection from severe disease and death.
  2. People who received the J & J vaccine may benefit from a single mRNA vaccine dose as a booster, based on similar mechanisms of action with the AstraZeneca vaccine.
  3. It's vital to encourage vaccination, remain calm if fully vaccinated, and put the risk of COVID-19 into perspective by evaluating evolving data and minimizing fear.

Get Excited with Me

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination COVID-19 Immunity Data Efficacy
  1. The vaccines have shown strong effectiveness against symptomatic COVID-19 after full vaccination, making it difficult to contract the disease.
  2. After vaccination, the risk of transmitting the virus and making others sick is extremely low, providing protection for both the vaccinated individual and those around them.
  3. The vaccines have proven to be powerful against COVID-19 variants, with data showing high efficacy in preventing severe disease and even mild cases, emphasizing the importance of vaccination.

Collect Your Covid Cliff Notes

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination COVID-19 Immunity Pregnancy Breastfeeding
  1. Currently available vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) effectively prevent death, hospitalization, and severe disease from COVID-19, transforming it into a milder illness.
  2. The vaccines demonstrate high efficacy in the real world, significantly reducing rates of death, hospitalization, and overall cases.
  3. Vaccines work well against current variants, especially when wide vaccination coverage is achieved; masking and distancing are still important, even for vaccinated individuals.

Pick Your Friends, Not Your Vaccine

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Immunity COVID-19 Herd Immunity Transmission
  1. The COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson are highly effective at preventing death, severe disease, and hospitalization.
  2. Vaccine efficacy is about reducing the risk of disease in a vaccinated population compared to an unvaccinated population.
  3. It's better to get any available vaccine rather than wait for a specific one as all vaccines contribute to immunization, move us closer to herd immunity, and allow for some return to normalcy.
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Take the First Vaccine You’re Offered

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines COVID-19 Public Health Immunity Medical Advice
  1. Take the first vaccine available, as all vaccines effectively prevent death and reduce hospitalization from COVID-19.
  2. Vaccine efficacy percentages are about relative risk, and all approved vaccines are successes of modern medicine.
  3. Currently available vaccines protect against variants, but regular boosters may be necessary in the future.

Hold on to Hope

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Immunity COVID-19
  1. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can bring feelings of joy, relief, and gratitude, offering hope for a future without the constant worry of the virus.
  2. The duration of immunity from the vaccine and the need for continued mask-wearing are still uncertain, requiring more data and time for observation.
  3. The vaccine administration prioritizes certain groups, individuals with allergies may need to be cautious, and those who have had COVID-19 may still benefit from getting vaccinated.

Trust Science, Get Vaccinated

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 09 Dec 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Immunity
  1. Prioritize getting vaccinated for COVID-19 as it's proven to be 95% effective with an excellent safety profile.
  2. Continue practicing safe behaviors such as wearing masks and distancing until widespread vaccination is achieved.
  3. Encourage others to get vaccinated, stay informed with facts, and be prepared for a winter of adjustments in social gatherings.

Boost your Immunity

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Immunity Inflammation Vitamins General Health
  1. Boost your adaptive immune system with a vaccine or by developing neutralizing antibodies after being sick with COVID-19.
  2. Enhance your innate immune system by focusing on your general health through proper sleep, exercise, healthy eating, and stress management.
  3. Taking care of your basic health needs not only helps you fight diseases like COVID-19, but also improves overall health and well-being.

Become the President and CEO of You (and Give Yourself a Signing Bonus)

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 11 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health Mental health Physical health Immunity Medical Updates
  1. Lockdowns were initially implemented to reduce COVID cases, prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed, and save lives. However, the lack of a clear plan and tools has led to economic, social, and emotional devastation.
  2. In order to navigate the risks of reentering public life, individuals are advised to become the President and CEO of themselves. This involves staying informed, having trusted advisors, understanding personal health risks, and assessing the public health situation of their state.
  3. Testing for COVID antibodies and the development of vaccines and treatments are crucial for safely reopening the economy and allowing people to resume normal activities without fear.

Are We Already Reaching Herd Immunity?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 28 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Herd Immunity Vaccines Immunity Infections Health Policy
  1. Herd immunity doesn't mean the end of a disease but a decline in new cases over time
  2. The herd immunity threshold is lower than commonly assumed because natural infections target the most likely disease transmitters
  3. NYC may have reached herd immunity, while Chicago and many other places are close. Caution is still necessary.

COVID-19 Antibodies Stay High But Lose Effectiveness Over Time

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Immunity Research Updates
  1. COVID-19 antibodies remain at high levels but start losing effectiveness after two months, suggesting short-term immunity.
  2. Research indicates that antibodies show decline in effectiveness by day 50 and may lose most effectiveness by three months.
  3. High antibody levels do not necessarily guarantee long-lasting immunity, highlighting the need for continued research into reliable markers of immunity.

Does Exposure to Animals Provide Immunity to COVID-19?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Immunity COVID-19 Animals Research
  1. Recovery from SARS can result in cross-reactive immunity to COVID-19, potentially lasting years.
  2. Some individuals without exposure to COVID-19 show T-cell immunity, likely acquired from other animal coronaviruses.
  3. This study suggests that pet ownership or exposure to animals may offer immunity to COVID-19, but deliberate exposure to animals should not be encouraged.

What Can Modern Toxicology Tell Us About Food Toxins and Food Intolerances?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 30 Dec 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Toxicology Food Nutrition Genetics Immunity
  1. Modern toxicology distinguishes between intrinsic and idiosyncratic adverse reactions to drugs, showing how some drugs are toxic in high doses for everyone, while others like acetaminophen can become toxic based on individual susceptibility.
  2. Food toxicities and intolerances also involve intrinsic toxicity of foods and individual susceptibility factors like nutritional status, intestinal flora, genes, and immunological reactions.
  3. Factors affecting food toxicity include proper food preparation, genetic variations, intestinal flora, nutrient status, and immunological responses - all of which impact the toxicity of various foods.

Proven: Vitamin D Prevents the Flu — Throw Out Your Tamiflu

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 12 Mar 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Vitamin D Immunity Influenza
  1. Vitamin D significantly reduces the risk of developing the flu, cutting it by almost half in children who took supplements.
  2. Vitamin D also greatly reduces the risk of asthma attacks in children, showing an 83% reduction in those who were previously diagnosed with asthma.
  3. Comparison suggests that vitamin D is much more effective in preventing the flu compared to drugs like Relenza and Tamiflu, with a potential eight times more effectiveness.