Leprechaun
@luckyloo.bsky.social
ICU Nurse & Health Care Advocate
Former Postie
Former Postie
FYI for parents and grandparents.
Ireland's consumer watchdog has warned parents that pillows marketed as sleeping aids for babies can cause death through suffocation or overheating
Warning over 'baby sleep pillows' posing risk of death
Ireland's consumer watchdog has warned parents that pillows marketed as sleeping aids for babies can cause death through suffocation or overheating.
www.rte.ie
June 8, 2026 at 7:27 AM
FYI for parents and grandparents.
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Let's Streisand-effect these people.
Here's the editorial that somehow merited calling the cops.
Read and share.
Here's the editorial that somehow merited calling the cops.
Read and share.
June 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Let's Streisand-effect these people.
Here's the editorial that somehow merited calling the cops.
Read and share.
Here's the editorial that somehow merited calling the cops.
Read and share.
FYI - Listeria outbreak expands for packaged pasta meals/salads.
"Among the products ... Sprouts Farmers Market Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad, Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi w/ Linguini Bowls, Trader Joe's Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettucine Alfredo."
www.cidrap.umn.edu/listeria/dea...
"Among the products ... Sprouts Farmers Market Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad, Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi w/ Linguini Bowls, Trader Joe's Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettucine Alfredo."
www.cidrap.umn.edu/listeria/dea...
Deadly multistate Listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals expands
Seven new illness and 2 additional deaths have been confirmed in the outbreak, which has grown to 27 cases and 6 deaths.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/l...
Seven new illness and 2 additional deaths have been confirmed in the outbreak, which has grown to 27 cases and 6 deaths.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/l...
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
FYI - Listeria outbreak expands for packaged pasta meals/salads.
"Among the products ... Sprouts Farmers Market Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad, Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi w/ Linguini Bowls, Trader Joe's Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettucine Alfredo."
www.cidrap.umn.edu/listeria/dea...
"Among the products ... Sprouts Farmers Market Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad, Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi w/ Linguini Bowls, Trader Joe's Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettucine Alfredo."
www.cidrap.umn.edu/listeria/dea...
For those who may not follow Senator Van Hollen, may this incredible news provide you with courage and inspiration in these difficult times.
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 2:15 AM
For those who may not follow Senator Van Hollen, may this incredible news provide you with courage and inspiration in these difficult times.
United against tyranny. Elbows up 💪
Demonstrators in Detroit and Windsor joined forces in a cross-border protest against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada on Saturday.
www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2... #cdnpoli
www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2... #cdnpoli
Protests against Trump tariffs held at US-Canada border in Detroit, Windsor
Demonstrators in Detroit and Windsor joined forces in a cross-border protest against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada on Sunday.
www.clickondetroit.com
March 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
United against tyranny. Elbows up 💪
Please consider getting your annual Flu shot asap if you have not already gotten it. 💉
Ohio teen infected with influenza A on life support www.nbc4i.com/news/local-n...
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
March 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Please consider getting your annual Flu shot asap if you have not already gotten it. 💉
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THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Stanford University have developed a dual-antibody treatment that remains effective against ALL SARS-CoV-2 variants by targeting a less-mutable part of the virus. This breakthrough could lead to longer-lasting therapies that OUTPACE viral evolution. 🧪🧵⬇️
March 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Stanford University have developed a dual-antibody treatment that remains effective against ALL SARS-CoV-2 variants by targeting a less-mutable part of the virus. This breakthrough could lead to longer-lasting therapies that OUTPACE viral evolution. 🧪🧵⬇️
Canadian "Siri" will apparently not suffer any loss of eloquence without NOAA to accurately analyze the weather...❄️🖕❄️
Listen to the weather report. Canadian Pride! 🇨🇦 - #cdnpoli
March 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Canadian "Siri" will apparently not suffer any loss of eloquence without NOAA to accurately analyze the weather...❄️🖕❄️
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An order for a missile factory in Belfast to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine is "hugely significant" for the workforce, DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said
Missile supply for Ukraine to create 200 jobs in Belfast
An order for a missile factory in Belfast to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine is "hugely significant" for the workforce, DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said.
www.rte.ie
March 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
An order for a missile factory in Belfast to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine is "hugely significant" for the workforce, DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said
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Do you need a measles booster?
(Talk to your health care provider - chart is a general guideline)
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
(Talk to your health care provider - chart is a general guideline)
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
March 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Do you need a measles booster?
(Talk to your health care provider - chart is a general guideline)
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
(Talk to your health care provider - chart is a general guideline)
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
View from the EU/Ireland:
Ukraine truce 'can't be peace that rewards aggressor', says Starmer after Trump meeting
Updated / Thursday, 27 Feb 2025 21:08
www.rte.ie/news/2025/02...
Ukraine truce 'can't be peace that rewards aggressor', says Starmer after Trump meeting
Updated / Thursday, 27 Feb 2025 21:08
www.rte.ie/news/2025/02...
February 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
View from the EU/Ireland:
Ukraine truce 'can't be peace that rewards aggressor', says Starmer after Trump meeting
Updated / Thursday, 27 Feb 2025 21:08
www.rte.ie/news/2025/02...
Ukraine truce 'can't be peace that rewards aggressor', says Starmer after Trump meeting
Updated / Thursday, 27 Feb 2025 21:08
www.rte.ie/news/2025/02...
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DOGE’s expenses have risen above 40 million, with weekly costs now exceeding 10 million. We will release an updated DOGE staff list soon.
February 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
DOGE’s expenses have risen above 40 million, with weekly costs now exceeding 10 million. We will release an updated DOGE staff list soon.
FYI - good things can happen when you have a functional government.
Interesting: Canada is buying 500,000 doses of #GSK 's #H5N1 vaccine "as part of ... contingency planning to protect people who may be at increased risk of being exposed to the virus through [infected] animals."
Wonder what would trigger a decision to use it?
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
Wonder what would trigger a decision to use it?
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
Government of Canada purchases avian influenza vaccine to protect individuals most at risk
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and its partners are focused on keeping people and animals in Canada safe and ensuring Canada is ready for any potential health threats. This includes taking ...
www.canada.ca
February 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
FYI - good things can happen when you have a functional government.
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The publisher of the Irish Independent is taking legal action against X, formerly Twitter, over "fake advertisements" on the social media platform
Independent publisher in action against X over 'fake ads'
The publisher of the Irish Independent is taking legal action against X, formerly Twitter, over "fake advertisements" on the social media platform.
www.rte.ie
February 19, 2025 at 7:25 AM
The publisher of the Irish Independent is taking legal action against X, formerly Twitter, over "fake advertisements" on the social media platform
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Nearly 50 measles cases in southwest Ontario lfpress.com/news/local-n...
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
February 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Nearly 50 measles cases in southwest Ontario lfpress.com/news/local-n...
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
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Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
February 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
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Just got the dreaded email. University of Iowa is halting all NIH grant submissions.
Losing a generation of scientists here will send the state backwards. What a travesty.
Losing a generation of scientists here will send the state backwards. What a travesty.
February 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Just got the dreaded email. University of Iowa is halting all NIH grant submissions.
Losing a generation of scientists here will send the state backwards. What a travesty.
Losing a generation of scientists here will send the state backwards. What a travesty.
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If you need health information #Canada has generously agreed to give #Americans access to their #publichealth website.
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
Public Health Agency of Canada - Canada.ca
Public Health Agency of Canada
www.canada.ca
February 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
If you need health information #Canada has generously agreed to give #Americans access to their #publichealth website.
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
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I've updated my linktree with Canadian resources for our American friends.
February 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I've updated my linktree with Canadian resources for our American friends.
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the beauty of early detection of virus through wastewater surveillance: the case for poliovirus. As only a small fraction of infected persons develop paralytic disease, this virus can spread under the radar before being picked up. Guidance on actions here www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
Detections of poliovirus in sewage samples require enhanced routine and catch-up vaccination and increased surveillance
Between September and December 2024, four countries in the EU/EEA (Finland, Germany, Poland, Spain) and the United Kingdom reported detections of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2)...
www.ecdc.europa.eu
February 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
the beauty of early detection of virus through wastewater surveillance: the case for poliovirus. As only a small fraction of infected persons develop paralytic disease, this virus can spread under the radar before being picked up. Guidance on actions here www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
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February 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
✨PLEASE SHARE! CDC GUIDELINE ARCHIVES✨
▶️STI GUIDELINES
buff.ly/4jReLT4
buff.ly/3EmjR9B
▶️Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC) for Contraceptives buff.ly/3PZzQNf
buff.ly/4aKMEko
▶️VACCINE VIS buff.ly/4jJ1603
▶️Others from @jessicavalenti.bsky.social
LGBTQ CDCGuidelines.com
#medsky #pedsky #IDsky 🛟🧪
▶️STI GUIDELINES
buff.ly/4jReLT4
buff.ly/3EmjR9B
▶️Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC) for Contraceptives buff.ly/3PZzQNf
buff.ly/4aKMEko
▶️VACCINE VIS buff.ly/4jJ1603
▶️Others from @jessicavalenti.bsky.social
LGBTQ CDCGuidelines.com
#medsky #pedsky #IDsky 🛟🧪