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= Guidelines =
= Guidelines =
* Wear a P100 respirator or N100 disposable mask in crowded areas, such as a plane or airport. They cost about $35 and deliver quickly. [https://www.amazon.com/GVS-SPR457-Elipse-Respirator-Medium/dp/B013SIIBFQ/ Here is one ampdot recommends.]
* 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
** Disposable P100 masks also exist.
* Wear a N95 disposable respirator while in dense transportation, such as on a plane, airport, or train.
* Get vaccinated, and get boosted. You should have your second booster, for a total of four shots. An updated vaccine is available as of October 1st.
** 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
* Be mindful of going into crowded indoor spaces and consider wearing a mask if you visit them frequently. According to [https://microcovid.org microcovid.org], a N95 mask reduces transmission rates by 3x, a surgical mask by 2x, and a thick and snug cloth mask by 1.5x.
** 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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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.