Lucky you. Just when you were at the end of your rope and about to do something insane, I have written a post to occupy your time.<\/p>\n
Let me begin by making something very clear. I have always tried as much as possible to make my posts apolitical. <\/p>\n
So, I am going to make a statement, which will then lead me to the heart of today's story, but it is intended simply as an example.<\/p>\n
Why do so many people give a flying fuck about what Trump says about the science surrounding Covid-19?<\/p>\n
Yes, he is the president. So what? <\/p>\n
And, so I'm not accused of just picking on him, this also goes for actor, sports figures, royalty, etc.<\/p>\n
Stay in your lane, people!<\/p>\n
He is a lay person and should not be considered an expert on infectious disease in any sense of the word.<\/p>\n
OK, now here is my actual point.<\/p>\n
When it comes to learning about science or medicine, please refer to reputable doctors or scientists.<\/p>\n
Makes sense, right? <\/p>\n
Yet, stop and think about the anti-vaxxers. They are not doctors or scientists, for the most part, and if they are, they are not reputable.<\/p>\n
However, until we had huge outbreaks of measles, a completely preventable illness, I might add, we went so far as to give parents waivers, so that their children wouldn't have to be vaccinated.<\/p>\n
Because, you know, freedom.<\/p>\n
Now, let's talk a little more about the current scenario.<\/p>\n
Many have pointed out, and I include myself in this group, that the flu generally has far more total impact than Covid-19, yet, we don't go into lockdown every flu season.<\/p>\n
As time has gone on, I realize now that there are differences with Covid-19 that makes the comparison invalid.<\/p>\n
Yes, I am admitting I was proven wrong, which is pretty amazing, if you ask me.<\/p>\n
For the flu, there is a vaccine, which, even when it's not a \"good\" one, still produces immunity and lessens the severity of the disease. <\/p>\n
Also, because of the flu vaccine, the spread is not as rampant due to the \"herd immunity\" effect. <\/p>\n
Finally, of those that get severely ill and die, they fall into well defined groups, the very young and very old, or those with comorbid conditions.<\/p>\n
In contrast, Covid-19 is extremely contagious, there is no herd immunity yet and it appears to not only kill the old, or those with co-morbid conditions, but also young, healthy people.<\/p>\n
Not as many, granted, but enough to raise concerns.<\/p>\n
The reason for the quarantine, which I am no more happy about than you are, is simply because the disease had completely overwhelmed our medical facilities.<\/p>\n
I am unclear how people don't realize that.<\/p>\n
Yes, when we are allowed to venture out again, there may well be a second wave, but the hope is it will be much smaller, so that doctors, nurses and hospitals are able to handle this surge.<\/p>\n
That's it. That is the reason we are doing what we are doing, because in the end, it will save lives.<\/p>\n
It sucks, I grant you, but it is necessary.<\/p>\n
One final side note. <\/p>\n
The outpouring of support for medical personnel is heart warming.<\/p>\n
But, how long after this crisis is over will we once again hear about that \"stupid doctor\" or \"sadistic nurse\"?<\/p>\n
I would really hope that people come to a better understanding now about the price those in medicine pay to do their jobs and maybe, just maybe, come away with a little more respect for them.<\/p>\n
I don't expect it from everyone, but if it changes even a few people's opinion about the medical profession, maybe this pandemic will have at least a small silver lining.<\/p>\n
And, for the love of God, if a non physician or scientist tries to share their \"theory\" about Covid-19, or anything medically related, for that matter-STAY SKEPTICAL!<\/p>\n
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