Biosecurity

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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 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, 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.