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Motivation

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

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 nail
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, 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.

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 = Motivation =
 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 =
-* 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 nail
-** 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
+** 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, '''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.
-* 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.
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