I hope that everybody reading this is vaccinated for influenza because the flue season is pretty harsh this year. Of course a lot of people throughout the country have little idea that this is happening due to slashes in the CDC by MAHA (Make America Hurt Again). The most disturbing aspect of this flue seasonContinue reading “Influenza and other viruses”
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Thinking about diseases as I get ready to travel
In another week I will be heading to the Pantanal, Brazil. I have all the vaccinations that I will need. Actually I’ve had them for years since I traveled to Panama. The main ones for that trip were Hepatitis-A & B, as well as Yellow Fever. So I am not worried about those. What doesContinue reading “Thinking about diseases as I get ready to travel”
The viruses are coming!
Needless to say the situation with viruses is not getting better, in fact cases are on the upward slope. The situation two weeks with influenza when the west and southeast were getting hit hardest. COVID-19, also two weeks ago. RSV from the same time. But what’s the current situation? Influenza, COVID-19, RSP and norovirus areContinue reading “The viruses are coming!”
Climate disasters and more
Denying that Climate Change is not occurring is not the smartest thing that any person can say. It’s been quite obvious for a very long time. In the past year there have been tremendous flooding events, hurricanes and wildfires among other things. Additionally, as the climate warms tropical diseases are spreading northward. The argument hasContinue reading “Climate disasters and more”
An interesting week
The first layer of asphalt has been laid on most of Saunders Crescent and Hatcher Crescent. Supposidly the entire project will be done by Saturday. This project started in late March, so it will be a relief to everybody on the “Crescents” to see it completed. It’s been interesting watching the asphalt being put down.Continue reading “An interesting week”
The viruses are winning
Good morning world, it’s been a while since I have written anything. That week we went to Madison, Wisconsin for Susan’s 50th class reunion. It was a lot of fun, both with nature and friends. But other things were happening in the world. There’s a new monkeypox (mpox) epidemic in The democratic Republic of CongoContinue reading “The viruses are winning”
Summer viruses – 2024
With The Ann Arbor Art Fairs happening this week I am somewhat concerned about the spread of COVID in southern Michigan. Artists from all over the world, not just North America will be in town as will visitors from all over. This, as always is the perfect vector for spreading viruses. The current situation isContinue reading “Summer viruses – 2024”
Ann Arbor, viruses and moths
Back in Ann Arbor where we found a yard full of flamingoes with hats and scarves. There is currently an uptick in Covid cases and hospitalizations. The current situation in Ann Arbor (from the Ann Arbor Observer). More worrisome is the situation with influenza. So far this flu season 5,000 people have died. So, be careful outContinue reading “Ann Arbor, viruses and moths”
Deadly animals
This story appeared in my news feed this morning. Some people find in hard to believe that there are tigers in Siberia, but there are. There is a thought that the Russians built prisons in Siberia not only to keep prisoners as far away from European Russia as possible, but to discourage prisoners from escapingContinue reading “Deadly animals”
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