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What's spreading like a wildfire in the USA is the Covid-19 virus
Almost all of the new cases are variants other than the original, and the predominant variant is now the Delta.
Thankfully, the smarter people (~ 54.6%) have been vaccinated at least once and almost half of the population (~48.8%) are fully vaccinated, receiving both doses. Thus, although there is less antibody production to this newer variant, they are mostly protected from a serious illness from the virus due to other components of the immune system, unless they have other health issues, which interfere with them having an active immune system.
The vaccination data is even better for the older & wiser folks (age 65 and older) as about 89.2 %
have had at least one dose and 79.6 % are fully vaccinated with 2 doses.
Despite this scenario of most people being vaccinated, this current past week there was a significant increase in the hospitalizations due to Covid-19. Indeed the 7 day moving average increased 32.2% from 2,663 to 3,521. Obviously, these are people who are not vaccinated. So, not only did it increase for the nation, but the increase was focused on the unvaccinated. Thus, it essentially went up over 60% on them.
The number of deaths also increased for this period from 6 to 9. But, one should realize, that these deaths were mostly due to previous hospitalizations during previous weeks. Thus, the deaths due to the illness of the most recent hospitalizations for the most part have not yet occurred. Unfortunately, those deaths are likely to occur in the following weeks. As I've stated before, there are lag periods between infection and hospitalization and between hospitalization and death and between death and reporting of death. While they are related, there is a delay in the full process. Again, obviously, this increase was also among the unvaccinated.
Hopefully, the unvaccinated are smart enough to understand the relationship, and finally get vaccinated before it's too late.
Their life indeed may depend upon it. The families of the dead now wish that their family member
had ignored the political b.s. and simply got vaccinated.
Thankfully, the smarter people (~ 54.6%) have been vaccinated at least once and almost half of the population (~48.8%) are fully vaccinated, receiving both doses. Thus, although there is less antibody production to this newer variant, they are mostly protected from a serious illness from the virus due to other components of the immune system, unless they have other health issues, which interfere with them having an active immune system.
The vaccination data is even better for the older & wiser folks (age 65 and older) as about 89.2 %
have had at least one dose and 79.6 % are fully vaccinated with 2 doses.
Despite this scenario of most people being vaccinated, this current past week there was a significant increase in the hospitalizations due to Covid-19. Indeed the 7 day moving average increased 32.2% from 2,663 to 3,521. Obviously, these are people who are not vaccinated. So, not only did it increase for the nation, but the increase was focused on the unvaccinated. Thus, it essentially went up over 60% on them.
The number of deaths also increased for this period from 6 to 9. But, one should realize, that these deaths were mostly due to previous hospitalizations during previous weeks. Thus, the deaths due to the illness of the most recent hospitalizations for the most part have not yet occurred. Unfortunately, those deaths are likely to occur in the following weeks. As I've stated before, there are lag periods between infection and hospitalization and between hospitalization and death and between death and reporting of death. While they are related, there is a delay in the full process. Again, obviously, this increase was also among the unvaccinated.
Hopefully, the unvaccinated are smart enough to understand the relationship, and finally get vaccinated before it's too late.
Their life indeed may depend upon it. The families of the dead now wish that their family member
had ignored the political b.s. and simply got vaccinated.
Some frightening statistics on mental health
THIS IS REALLY FRIGHTENING STATISTIC,
PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST WORRISOME IN RECENT YEARS.
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* 12% of the women in the world
are on medication for treatment of mental illness.
That's truly scary....
Why ?
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Because it means that about 88% of you women
who badly need treatment are running around untreated.
Yes, it's a joke ladies. Put the gun down.
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PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST WORRISOME IN RECENT YEARS.
.
.
.
.
* 12% of the women in the world
are on medication for treatment of mental illness.
That's truly scary....
Why ?
.
.
.
.
Because it means that about 88% of you women
who badly need treatment are running around untreated.
Yes, it's a joke ladies. Put the gun down.
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6th Sense
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My grandma on the farm had it
Now I have it
It seems to get more accurate with age
We would all prefer to live in the dark
Why did some get this
Any of u have it ?
My grandma on the farm had it
Now I have it
It seems to get more accurate with age
We would all prefer to live in the dark
Why did some get this
Any of u have it ?
BCG (the TB inoculation) could be an answer
Most of us were inoculated against TB at birth - the BCG shot gave us a very mild and modified version of tuberculosis which our immune systems cured pretty promptly, leaving us with up to 15 years of protection.
In some countries TB remains a recurring problem and booster shots are required to top up that immunity. Africa, very much so, where it remains the leading cause of death. Countries like India, China, Portugal, Greenland, have higher incidences of it. Because BCG is a deliberate infection, it carries a slight risk in itself and also quite a painful jab to have, so since the 70s most countries have chosen only the birth shot, to protect children. The US, at very low risk of TB, chose a good while back to not inoculate at all.
The WHO is currently investigating the link between inoculation and the spread of the virus. It looks as though BCG - an inoculation which is cheap, plentiful and has been in use for 100 years - may be a key player in this war. Look at their TB map compared to the virus map I downloaded yesterday. You can see why they'd be interested.
Fingers crossed.
In some countries TB remains a recurring problem and booster shots are required to top up that immunity. Africa, very much so, where it remains the leading cause of death. Countries like India, China, Portugal, Greenland, have higher incidences of it. Because BCG is a deliberate infection, it carries a slight risk in itself and also quite a painful jab to have, so since the 70s most countries have chosen only the birth shot, to protect children. The US, at very low risk of TB, chose a good while back to not inoculate at all.
The WHO is currently investigating the link between inoculation and the spread of the virus. It looks as though BCG - an inoculation which is cheap, plentiful and has been in use for 100 years - may be a key player in this war. Look at their TB map compared to the virus map I downloaded yesterday. You can see why they'd be interested.
Fingers crossed.
Been A Minute
Long time no see, all! Hope you have been well through these crazy times.
I actually have something to blog about. In January I had an experience that I’m sure will forever change who I am. A long time friend, who I happened to move next door to a year ago, hung himself. I had the honor of finding him :(.
The lesson so far...live each day with joy and gratitude. There are no guarantees that tomorrow will be “same old same old”.
The only constant is change. I’m looking forward to some good ones. I’m due.
I actually have something to blog about. In January I had an experience that I’m sure will forever change who I am. A long time friend, who I happened to move next door to a year ago, hung himself. I had the honor of finding him :(.
The lesson so far...live each day with joy and gratitude. There are no guarantees that tomorrow will be “same old same old”.
The only constant is change. I’m looking forward to some good ones. I’m due.
online today!
Netherlands to broaden euthanasia rules to cover children of all ages
The Netherlands is to widen its euthanasia regulations to include the possibility of doctors assisting in the death of terminally ill children aged between one and 12.
The new rules would apply to between five and 10 children a year who suffer unbearably from their disease, have no hope of improvement and for whom palliative care cannot bring relief, the government said on Friday.
“The end of life for this group is the only reasonable alternative to the child’s unbearable and hopeless suffering,” it said in a statement.
The Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalise euthanasia under strict conditions in 2002. All cases must be reported to medical review boards. The law already provided possibilities for euthanasia involving terminally ill babies until their first birthday and for children over 12.
Only one instance of euthanasia for a minor aged between 12 and 16 was reported in 2022, figures from regional review boards show.
The Netherlands will not be the first to allow doctors to assist in the death of children of all ages. Belgium has allowed it since 2014.
The new rules would apply to between five and 10 children a year who suffer unbearably from their disease, have no hope of improvement and for whom palliative care cannot bring relief, the government said on Friday.
“The end of life for this group is the only reasonable alternative to the child’s unbearable and hopeless suffering,” it said in a statement.
The Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalise euthanasia under strict conditions in 2002. All cases must be reported to medical review boards. The law already provided possibilities for euthanasia involving terminally ill babies until their first birthday and for children over 12.
Only one instance of euthanasia for a minor aged between 12 and 16 was reported in 2022, figures from regional review boards show.
The Netherlands will not be the first to allow doctors to assist in the death of children of all ages. Belgium has allowed it since 2014.
As a public service
This SHOULD go without saying, BUT.....
Lets just say, that in no large group is everyone going to be
of the same intelligence. That will not happen.
We are unique individuals.
Having read some of the things I see on here,
believe it or not, I truly worry about some of you especially after witnessing
how some of you are easily mislead.
Thus, just in case the hydroxychloroquin mishaps were not enough,
please do not inject disinfectant, no matter what the idiot-in-chief says.
And in case there are any doubts, here is the words of the FDA commissioner on this topic;
From CNN;
Lets just say, that in no large group is everyone going to be
of the same intelligence. That will not happen.
We are unique individuals.
Having read some of the things I see on here,
believe it or not, I truly worry about some of you especially after witnessing
how some of you are easily mislead.
Thus, just in case the hydroxychloroquin mishaps were not enough,
please do not inject disinfectant, no matter what the idiot-in-chief says.
And in case there are any doubts, here is the words of the FDA commissioner on this topic;
From CNN;
In response to:
Don't eat or inject yourself with disinfectant, warns FDA commissioner
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump suggested that scientists may want to explore bringing UV light inside the body to kill a Covid-19 infection, or should consider the use of disinfectant that "knocks it out in a minute ... by injection inside or almost a cleaning."
"I certainly wouldn't recommend the internal ingestion of a disinfectant," said US Food and Drug Administration commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn, who is also a member of the White House coronavirus task force.
Dr. Leana Wen, the former Baltimore health commissioner, agreed that nobody should be ingesting bleach or other disinfectants.
"I don't think there's any need to hedge on that," she said. "Do not try these things at home, and follow your doctor's advice and follow good public health guidance."
Don't eat or inject yourself with disinfectant, warns FDA commissioner
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump suggested that scientists may want to explore bringing UV light inside the body to kill a Covid-19 infection, or should consider the use of disinfectant that "knocks it out in a minute ... by injection inside or almost a cleaning."
"I certainly wouldn't recommend the internal ingestion of a disinfectant," said US Food and Drug Administration commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn, who is also a member of the White House coronavirus task force.
Dr. Leana Wen, the former Baltimore health commissioner, agreed that nobody should be ingesting bleach or other disinfectants.
"I don't think there's any need to hedge on that," she said. "Do not try these things at home, and follow your doctor's advice and follow good public health guidance."
Sad Story of Mental Illness
Like most we wonder why people commit suicide...should there be more support for those that suffer?...
Why Obesity is rampant in the US
I don't normally eat in a buffet restaurant but the new Japanese/Chinese opened up a few blocks from my home sounded very enticing.
I checked the menu and it seemed very healthy and interesting mix of food selection.
Voila, I have never seen so many people that are so overweight and eating like there is no tomorrow. I was thinking to myself, of course, this is one of the reasons why there is such a big problem in our country on obesity. We are of no self control to stop eating even when we are full because it is there. Then I thought of the skinny people in Europe. At least in France, although even in Switzerland, there is not too many overweight that I have seen whenever I visit there. Not as much as in my country anyways.
Every time I go there and visit Europe, when we were not eating out, my friend and I go to the supermarket, and look at the selections of foods and they are packed very small and very lean. Compared to my country, gosh it is mostly in large quantities. Okay, so we don't have to spend too many trips shopping for food. (I have always bought mostly my groceries to Costco and or Vons in California, while in the Mid West, Byerlys is a good place).
The point of this blog is to make sure that even if we go and eat in a buffet, we must not forget that overeating causes extra food stored in the fat cells. The problem is if we won't burn it, you know what happens.
Note:1. I have read about last year published on Time Magazine that our Health programs is enough to bankrupt our economy in the next 20 years if we don't improve our individual health and control our eating habits.
Only eat what our bodies can burn. I know it is easier said than done but we can do it. My children unfortunately are not as slim and skinny as me, but they are trying hard. Then they blame me for marrying an Irish man with big bones and heavy frame. lol.
Anyways, thanks for reading and sharing your opinions.
This is not about making fun and or insulting the big and heavy people. This is about improving our lives and be healthy.
Note: 2. Billions of dollars are spent on wasting foods, and then billions of dollars are spent on losing weight. Go figure.
I checked the menu and it seemed very healthy and interesting mix of food selection.
Voila, I have never seen so many people that are so overweight and eating like there is no tomorrow. I was thinking to myself, of course, this is one of the reasons why there is such a big problem in our country on obesity. We are of no self control to stop eating even when we are full because it is there. Then I thought of the skinny people in Europe. At least in France, although even in Switzerland, there is not too many overweight that I have seen whenever I visit there. Not as much as in my country anyways.
Every time I go there and visit Europe, when we were not eating out, my friend and I go to the supermarket, and look at the selections of foods and they are packed very small and very lean. Compared to my country, gosh it is mostly in large quantities. Okay, so we don't have to spend too many trips shopping for food. (I have always bought mostly my groceries to Costco and or Vons in California, while in the Mid West, Byerlys is a good place).
The point of this blog is to make sure that even if we go and eat in a buffet, we must not forget that overeating causes extra food stored in the fat cells. The problem is if we won't burn it, you know what happens.
Note:1. I have read about last year published on Time Magazine that our Health programs is enough to bankrupt our economy in the next 20 years if we don't improve our individual health and control our eating habits.
Only eat what our bodies can burn. I know it is easier said than done but we can do it. My children unfortunately are not as slim and skinny as me, but they are trying hard. Then they blame me for marrying an Irish man with big bones and heavy frame. lol.
Anyways, thanks for reading and sharing your opinions.
This is not about making fun and or insulting the big and heavy people. This is about improving our lives and be healthy.
Note: 2. Billions of dollars are spent on wasting foods, and then billions of dollars are spent on losing weight. Go figure.
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