I have no real trust in my local community (theres quite a few anti-vaccine people here).

  • neidu3@sh.itjust.worksMEnglish
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    22 days ago

    Mod notice: It is important to keep in mind that we are all strangers on the internet here, and it is therefore important to exercise critical thinking when it comes to medical advice and related questions.

    Anything you read here has the potential to be completely made up and/or wrong, including this mod notice.

  • ModestMeme@lemm.eeEnglish
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    22 days ago

    My healthcare provider had me tested for Measles antibodies because apparently that shit can wear off after 50 years in some people. I was still good with Mumps and Rubella, but was wide open to Measles. So I got an MMR vaccine (available at Walgreens, CVS, etc) and I’m good to go. So if you’re over 50, you might want to get tested or simply just ask your your doctor for their opinion about getting another shot.

  • amino@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    22 days ago

    check to see if there’s a mask bloc near you as they offer free respirators to anyone who needs them and they organize political actions to encourage mask wearing in all public spaces. https://maskbloc.org/. I also highly recommend r/Masks4All, their wiki is packed with so many tips on how to save money when buying masks in bulk. if you’re comfortable with wearing an elastomeric respirator, your wallet is gonna thank you immensely as the price per lifetime use is laughably cheaper compared to buying disposable respirators multiple times per year. one model that I like is Honeywell 7700 with P100 filters.

    one of the most effective individual actions you can take is fit-testing your respirator to make sure it’s not leaking. stick to N95 respirators and higher and do a qualitative fit test at home. some mask blocs buy Portacount machines communally so they can offer free fit testing to the people who contact them. if that’s not available locally, contact workplace safety companies to book a quantitative fit test with specialized equipment that you probably couldn’t afford to buy for yourself. some of them also rent out Portacount machines although more rarely.

    get educated on the swiss cheese model and stack up prevention methods instead of relying on a standalone one-size-fits-all solution.

    you might wanna carry around an air purifier or build your own DIY model that’s cheaper and more effective than most options on the market. you can also run it on a portable battery since the fans only consume 10W at max load. check out the r/crboxes subreddit if you need to ask questions, they’re full of helpful people.

    get connected with your local disability community as they have been battling eugenics for decades and developing novel ways of surviving pandemics since forever. ask your local immunocompromised neighbors what measures they’re taking to stay alive. even if you’re able-bodied, their safety measures will undoubtedly benefit you as well.

    I’m leaving this option for last because it’s not affordable for most people, but you might wanna look into Far-UVC lighting to disinfect the air. https://cybernightmarket.com/products/mini-far-uvc-lights-set

    • fireweed@lemmy.world
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      21 days ago

      What are your recommendations for people with small faces? Because I’ve never encountered an N95 that felt like it fit.

      • amino@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        21 days ago

        I don’t wear small size so keep that in mind when reading.

        look through ppeo.com or on savewo.com. some models have size charts in the description but I wouldn’t rely on them too much. the only way to know is to try every size and check which one fits you best. there are stores selling mask samples so you could use that. r/masks4all probably has a link.

  • yesman@lemmy.world
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    22 days ago

    Measles is the most infectious virus we know of. Contagion is measured by how many people the average patient will infect. Covid was a 4, measles is 18.

  • philpo@feddit.orgEnglish
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    22 days ago

    Healthcare professional here - but not your HPC and you cannot confirm that I am who I am so double check what I write:

    • Get your titers checked and get revaccinationes asap. If you are not vaccinated or are a non-responder talk to your healthcare provider. Isolate until then.

    • Mask up and keep your hands away from mouth, eyes and nose. You will need a properly fitting FFP3/NP95 mask here - measles are far meaner in terms of infectiousness than COVID. Tight fitting means: You have no leaks at the side - if your glasses fog up, if you can feel air going in or out next to your face,etc. it is not working. The usual “duckbill” masks with straps around the ears very very rarely fit properly.

    • Wash your hands and desinfect them properly.

    • Stay the fuck away from babies. Really. Please.