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You can reduce your suffering by following these guidelines. ampdot used to get sniffles a third of the time after flying and feel mildly tired for a few hours as amp's immune system fought off a small amount of viral load. You can also make mild and short infections happen much more infrequently. | You can reduce your suffering by following these guidelines. ampdot used to get sniffles a third of the time after flying and feel mildly tired for a few hours as amp's immune system fought off a small amount of viral load. You can also make mild and short infections happen much more infrequently. | ||
= Guidelines = | = Guidelines = | ||
* Wear a | * Get your flu shot by scheduling an appointment at CVS or Walgreens (there are often same-hour slots available) or by getting [https://www.flumist.com/ways-to-find-flumist FluMist nasal spray] at a pharmacy or via the mail | ||
** | * Wear a N95 disposable respirator while in dense transportation, such as on a plane, airport, or train. | ||
* Get | ** 3M Aura masks tend to fit East Asian faces well | ||
* When running indoor events, '''purchase a HEPA filter'''. Target has same-day delivery for a small $5 fee, and you can return it afterwards. They reduce transmission by a five-fold factor. Alternatively, open some windows. | ** Bring enough masks for the journey to your destination and also for the journey back | ||
** Perform [https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ppe/php/n95-use/index.html a fit check] for optimal performance | |||
** Disposable and reusable P100 masks also exist. [https://www.amazon.com/GVS-SPR457-Elipse-Respirator-Medium/dp/B013SIIBFQ/ GVS Eclipse has good audio properties] | |||
** N95 and P100 masks only filter particulates and not gases | |||
* Get an updated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster. They're substantially more effective than other brands. | |||
* When running indoor events, it is ideal to '''purchase a HEPA filter'''. Target has same-day delivery for a small $5 fee, and you can return it afterwards. They reduce transmission by a five-fold factor. Alternatively, open some windows. '''The number of and width of windows matters''', and you can gauge the airflow effectiveness using an Aranet Home CO2 monitor. | |||
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Latest revision as of 03:17, 1 December 2025
Motivation[edit | edit source]
You can reduce your suffering by following these guidelines. ampdot used to get sniffles a third of the time after flying and feel mildly tired for a few hours as amp's immune system fought off a small amount of viral load. You can also make mild and short infections happen much more infrequently.
Guidelines[edit | edit source]
- Get your flu shot by scheduling an appointment at CVS or Walgreens (there are often same-hour slots available) or by getting FluMist nasal spray at a pharmacy or via the mail
- Wear a N95 disposable respirator while in dense transportation, such as on a plane, airport, or train.
- 3M Aura masks tend to fit East Asian faces well
- Bring enough masks for the journey to your destination and also for the journey back
- Perform a fit check for optimal performance
- Disposable and reusable P100 masks also exist. GVS Eclipse has good audio properties
- N95 and P100 masks only filter particulates and not gases
- Get an updated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster. They're substantially more effective than other brands.
- When running indoor events, it is ideal to purchase a HEPA filter. Target has same-day delivery for a small $5 fee, and you can return it afterwards. They reduce transmission by a five-fold factor. Alternatively, open some windows. The number of and width of windows matters, and you can gauge the airflow effectiveness using an Aranet Home CO2 monitor.