My grandmother died this morning from post-COVID complications. Suffering. Unable to say goodbye.
She was triple-vaccinated yet caught #Omicron because the variant is so infectious. Her acute-phase symptoms didn't require hospitalization, just rest and recuperation at home.1/4
She was triple-vaccinated yet caught #Omicron because the variant is so infectious. Her acute-phase symptoms didn't require hospitalization, just rest and recuperation at home.1/4
After testing negative she was still fatigued, less and less mobile, and her state progressively deteriorated. Upon admission to the hospital she was in pain and her only option was palliative care. She was put on morphine and sedatives. Four days later she expired. 2/4
A lot of the discourse focuses on whether or not patients die from.the initial infection, but it's becoming clearer that for a significant proportion of patients things get worse some time after the virus is gone. Long-lasting consequences which can be fatal. 3/4
I'm angry because none of the policies and public health measures take into account long-term consequences. We are so focused on short-term results that we take risks that can ruin lives over long periods. That's messed up. 4/4
I posted thinking I'd be screaming into the void. I never expected so many kind words. Thank you 🥲
I'll be muting as I can't keep up with notifications
@ those who try to sell silly cures in the replies: please don't
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I'll be muting as I can't keep up with notifications
@ those who try to sell silly cures in the replies: please don't
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@ those distrust the pharmaceutical industry: capitalism is greedy and exploitative, but that doesn't make the science of vaccines any less robust
Protect yourselves and your communities! Cherish your loved ones!
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Protect yourselves and your communities! Cherish your loved ones!
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