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Vaccine
- a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases, prepared from the causative agent of a disease, its products, or a synthetic substitute, treated to act as an antigen without inducing the disease.”there is no vaccine against the virus”
Coronavirus vaccine: Everything you need to know
“In response to this global health crisis, researchers are working on developing a coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible…
Researchers striving to develop a coronavirus vaccine are working with different approaches, including:
- whole virus vaccine
- recombinant protein subunit vaccine
- antibody vaccine
- nucleic acid vaccine…”
From Medical News Today:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/coronavirus-vaccine
From MarketWatch: (Commentary from Bill Gates)
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bill-gates-on-whether-this-bullish-timeline-for-a-covid-19-vaccine-is-realistic-theres-simply-no-alternative-2020-04-30
Mental Health
- a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. (Example : All of this pressure seems to be affecting his mental health”)
How to survive coronavirus anxiety: 8 tips from mental health experts
“People may experience everything from feeling nervous as they watch the news, to experiencing panic when they’re near somebody who coughs or sneezes… It doesn’t matter if the person with sniffles is someone affected by allergy season…”
From Today:
https://www.today.com/today/amp/tdna175092
From Global News:
Global Coronavirus Outbreak: Is a ‘Mental Health Pandemic’ Coming After COVID-19?
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Hypertension
High Blood Pressure)
- A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high
- Also known as high blood pressure is, by definition, a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 130 over 80 mmHg (formerly 140/90)– a systolic pressure above 130 or a diastolic pressure above 80. Chronic hypertension is a “silent” condition that does not have symptoms.
Managing High Blood Pressure During the Coronavirus Pandemic
“If you have high blood pressure, you know that letting it go unchecked could be deadly, especially if you develop other cardiovascular conditions. You may have also caught wind of some recent theories suggesting that certain blood pressure drugs may increase vulnerability to COVID-19 infection. But experts from three major organizations are cautioning against unnecessarily stopping medications or switching them because of unproven coronavirus concerns…”
From US News and World Report:
https://health.usnews.com/conditions/articles/managing-high-blood-pressure-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic?context=amp
From WebMD (Quick and excellent explainer video)
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Why Do Some People Get Better and Some People Crash?
Cytokine
PHYSIOLOGY
- any of a number of substances, such as interferon, interleukin, and growth factors, which are secreted by certain cells of the immune system and have an effect on other cells.
(Example – “One of the worst-case scenarios for a COVID-19 patient is cytokine storm, when the immune system overreacts to the novel virus and floods the lungs with immune cells, causing severe inflammation.”)
Why Some People Get Sicker Than Others
“COVID-19 is, in many ways, proving to be a disease of uncertainty. According to a new study from Italy, some 43 percent of people with the virus have no symptoms. Among those who do develop symptoms, it is common to feel sick in uncomfortable but familiar ways—congestion, fever, aches, and general malaise. Many people start to feel a little bit better. Then, for many, comes a dramatic tipping point. “Some people really fall off the cliff, and we don’t have good predictors of who it’s going to happen to…”
From The Atlantic:
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/04/coronavirus-immune-response/610228/
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HUSBANDRY
- the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.”crop husbandry”
How Do Viruses Jump From Animals to Humans?
“Every animal species hosts unique viruses that have specifically adapted to infect it. Over time, some of these have jumped to humans – these are known as ‘zoonotic’ viruses…”
From ScienceFocus.com:
https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/how-do-viruses-jump-from-animals-to-humans/amp/
From TedED(YouTube): (GREAT video!)
*REMEMBER to CHECK your own SYMPTOMS and your SOURCES HERE:
Clinical Trial
- A scientific study conducted to find better ways to prevent, screen for, diagnose, or treat disease.
- Research to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications or medical devices by monitoring their effects on large groups of people.
Here’s What We Know about the Most Touted Drugs Tested for COVID-19
“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim lives around the world, there are no specific treatments for the disease beyond supportive care. Several drugs already prescribed for other illnesses have shown promise against the novel coronavirus in preclinical studies. And they are now being tested in clinical trials or given to patients on a compassionate-use basis. But experts warn that these medications have yet to prove effective in treating COVID-19 patients…”
From Scientific American: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/heres-what-we-know-about-the-most-touted-drugs-tested-for-covid-191/
From PhRMAPress (EXCELLENT explainer video):
*REMEMBER to CHECK your own SYMPTOMS and your SOURCES HERE:
TEST
- take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of (something), especially before putting it into widespread use or practice.”this range has not been tested on animals”
Why Do We Need to Do More Testing and What is the Problem?…Supply Chain?
“Doctors need to know who has COVID-19 to care for sick patients, as well as protect health care workers and noninfected patients from the spreading virus. Public health workers need testing data to find out where the virus is spreading, information that can inform policies such as when to enforce or ease social distancing – the nation’s foremost strategy to slow the virus….”
From USA TODAY:
https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/5099458002
The importance of testing
“Testing is our window onto the pandemic and how it is spreading. Without testing we have no way of understanding the pandemic.”
From Our World in Data:
https://ourworldindata.org/covid-testing
Herd Immunity
- the resistance to the spread of a contagious disease within a population that results if a sufficiently high proportion of individuals are immune to the disease, especially through vaccination.”the level of vaccination needed to achieve herd immunity varies by disease but ranges from 83 to 94 percent”
What is Herd Immunity and How Can We Achieve It With COVID-19?
“For example, if 80% of a population is immune to a virus, four out of every five people who encounter someone with the disease won’t get sick (and won’t spread the disease any further). In this way, the spread of infectious diseases is kept under control. Depending how contagious an infection is, usually 70% to 90% of a population needs immunity to achieve herd immunity…”
From Johns Hopkins:
https://www.jhsph.edu/covid-19/articles/achieving-herd-immunity-with-covid19.html
From The Royal College of Pathologists( Explainer Video):
Plasma
the colorless fluid part of blood, lymph, or milk, in which corpuscles or fat globules are suspended. Contains antibodies.
From Mayo Clinic:
What is convalescent plasma? Is it a COVID-19 treatment?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/expert-answers/convalescent-plasma/faq-20484383
From The Physiology Society: (Great Explainer Video)
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Pulse Oximeter
an oximeter that measures the proportion of oxygenated hemoglobin in the blood in pulsating vessels, especially the capillaries of the finger or ear.
From The Prepared.com
Cold or COVID-19? How to use a pulse oximeter to tell if your lungs are in trouble “We are not telling you to stay home if you’re sick — our advice is to contact your doctor. If you’ve been instructed to care for yourself at home, then a great way to get an indication that your problems are more serious than just a bad cold is to keep an eye on your blood oxygen levels…”
Face Mask
- a protective mask covering the nose and mouth or nose and eyes.
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission….
an·ti·bod·y
/ˈan(t)əˌbädē/
- a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances which the body recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances in the blood.
From Healthline:
“How Antibody Testing Can Help Us Fight COVID-19”
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-antibody-testing-can-help-us-fight-covid-19
Breathe… Check… Step Back…
WEARING FACE MASKS…
face mask
noun
- a protective mask covering the nose and mouth or nose and eyes.
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission….
How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering:
Use Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow Spread | CDC
*REMEMBER to CHECK your own SYMPTOMS and your SOURCES HERE:
CDC CORONAVIRUS SELF SHECKER: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html( Click the LIGHT BLUE rectangle)
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The following IS NOT TRUE.
THIS IS NOT FACTUAL:
“Doctors are reporting they now understand the behavior of the COVID 19 virus due to autopsies that they have carried out. This virus is characterized by obstructing respiratory pathways with thick mucus that solidifies and blocks the airways and lungs. So they have discovered that in order to apply a medicine you have to open and unblock these airways so that the treatment can be used to take effect however all of this takes a number of days. Their recommendations for what you can do to safeguard yourself are …
1) Drink lots of hot liquids – coffees, soups, teas, warm water. In addition take a sip of warm water every 20 minutes bc this keeps your mouth moist and washes any of the virus that’s entered your mouth into your stomach where your gastric juices will neutralize it before it can get to the lungs.
2) Gargle with an antiseptic and warm water like vinegar or salt or lemon every day if possible
3) The virus attaches itself to hair and clothes. And detergent or soap kills it but you must take bath or shower when you get in from the street. Avoid sitting down in your home and go straight to the shower. If you cannot wash your clothes daily, hang them in sunlight which also helps to neutralize the virus
4) Wash metallic surfaces very carefully bc the virus can stay viable on these for up to 9 days. Take note and be vigilant about touching hand rails, door knobs, etc. and keep these clean in home home
5) Don’t smoke
6) Wash your hands every 20 minutes with any soap that foams and do this for 20 seconds
7) Eat fruits and vegetables. Try to elevate your zinc levelS
8)Animals do not spread the virus to people. Its a person to person transmission.
9)Try to avoid getting the common flu as this already weakens your system and try to avoid eating and drinking any cold things.
10) If you feel any discomfort in your throat or a sore throat coming on, attack it immediately using the above methods. The virus enters the system through the throat but will sit in the throat for 3-4 days before it passes into your lungs.
None of these are proven facts. They are fake news
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE AT HOME. IT COULD KILL YOU!!
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE AND AZITHROMYCIN ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR COVID-19 in an OUTPATIENT SETTING!
PLEASE UNDERSTAND… WE DO NOT HAVE A SCIENTIFICALLY-PROVEN CURE, VACCINE OR TREATMENT PROTOCOL FOR THIS DISEASE YET.
TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE ASKING FOR THESE DRUGS AND DO NOT TAKE THEM WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION AND PROVIDER SUPERVISION!!!
YOU SHOULD TRUST THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Who Is Most At Risk For Severe Cases of COVID 19
People With Certain Pre-Existing Conditions
- People aged 65 years and older
- People who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility
- People with chronic lung disease or asthma ( SMOKERS!)
- People who have serious heart conditions
- People who are immunocompromised including cancer treatment
- People of ANY AGE with severe obesity or underlying medical conditions (like HYPERTENSION), particularly if NOT WELL CONTROLLED (Take your pills AS DIRECTED!), such as those with DIABETES, renal failure, or liver disease might also be at risk
What are Pre-Existing Conditions
10 Things You Can Do to Manage Your Health at Home
- Stay Home
- Monitor Your Symptoms
- Get Rest and Stay Hydrated
- Tell Your Healthcare Provider your COVID-19 Status Ahead of Time if You have a Medical Appointment
- For Medical Emergencies, Call 911 and Make Sure to Tell Dispatch Your COVID-19 Status
- Cover Your Cough and Sneezes and Continue to Practice Social Distancing
- WASH YOUR HANDS
- ISOLATE Yourself to a Specific Room in Your House
- Don’t Share Personal Items
- Clean All Surfaces That are Touched Frequently
Remember to Check Your Symptoms
10 THINGS YOU CAN DO
BREATHE CHECK STEP BACK
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Pneumonia is a major problem with coronavirus
What is Pneumonia and How can I recognize it?
pneu·mo·nia /n(y)o͞oˈmōnyə/ noun
Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Inflammation may affect both lungs ( double pneumonia ), one lung ( single pneumonia ), or only certain lobes ( lobar pneumonia ).
From Cleveland Clinic:
Did you know that you can check your own symptoms?
CDC CORONAVIRUS SELF-CHECKER
IT IS GREAT TO BE INFORMED……
BUT WITHOUT BEING ALARMED.
LET’S COLLECTIVELY PROMOTE MASS EMPOWERMENT AND CLAIM THE ELIMINATION OF THIS SITUATION——-AND BE VICTORIOUS.
My husband was treated for COVID19 at our local VA hospital; he received hydroxychloroquine it saved his life in my view. I was treated at at another hospital for double pneumonia and was given AZT and another antibiotic which begins with an “L” sorry I can’t think of the name at this time. After 2 days I was sent home as my vitals were good. I seem to be coughing more than usual at this point but I continue to feel well. Thanks for listening
Ty Dr.Griggs, for all the information your sharing, my sister works in New Orleans as social worker@ one of main hospitals, I worry about her everyday for more then one reason, my mother and sister live together & my mom is 75, I keep the prayer line open with Jesus that they both and all people be covered by the blood of the only begotten son, Jesus Christ, bless you n yours Dr. Griggs stay safe. ONEGODONELOVE