As the world grapples with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many have turned to history for lessons and parallels. One such historical event, the 1918 Spanish Flu, offers striking similarities. Over a century ago, people took extraordinary measures to protect themselves and their loved ones, including their furry companions. A Century-Old Pandemic The 1918 Spanish Flu, … [Read more...] about 100 Years Ago, Our Pets Wore Masks Too: A Look Back at the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic
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Heart Attacks And Strokes Fell After COVID-19 Vaccinations In England
You might want to bookmark this, because the misinformation on social media is relentless. A recent nationwide study has revealed that there were fewer heart attacks and strokes in England, adjusting for risk factors like age, after people received COVID-19 vaccinations compared to before. The benefits were even greater with second vaccinations and booster shots. While the … [Read more...] about Heart Attacks And Strokes Fell After COVID-19 Vaccinations In England
FLiRT – All You Need To Know About The Latest COVID-19 Variants
Look at you, over there, batting your spike proteins at me. There’s a family of new COVID-19 variants in town, and at least one of them looks set to begin jostling for position at the top of the transmission stakes. They’ve been nicknamed the FLiRT variants, for reasons that will soon become clear. Here’s what we know about them so far. If you’re thinking it’s been a long … [Read more...] about FLiRT – All You Need To Know About The Latest COVID-19 Variants