BeSmarterThanAVirus

Encouraging vaccinations & responsible behavior in the context of a global pandemic and viral spread of misinformation- re: Covid and others w/viral qualities.

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

@AshishKJha46 “Be Smarter Than A Virus®” is more than a registered trademark (all rights reserved). It’s also a tool for recontextualizing our understanding of viruses & things of a viral nature.

Unsure how to navigate life w/a novel virus and pandemic of misinfo?

#BeSmarterThanAVirus 😉

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

#BeSmarterThanAVirus meets #BeSmarterThanATrumpSupporter…

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

@nerds_humanity Not complaining, but there needs to be an add’l option:

Because It’s Trump (& he thinks he can do anything)°

° This is undergoing something of a paradigm shift but it will take his supporters, sycophants & donors some time to come around.😉

#BeSmarterThanATrumpSupporter™️

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

#BeSmarterThanAVirus means:

* Get vaccinated & boosted if you can.

* Stay aware of trends in your community.

* Use disease mitigation that fits w/your context.

* Test, treat & tell others as appropriate.

* Spread this message instead of COVID!

(Mahalo!)

& TY @Bob_Wachter

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

We're not on Twitter much. But earlier today, given current context re: #SARSCoV2, it was reassuring to see this incredibly thoughtful & informative thread from @Bob_Wachter.

From one NY-born, SF Bay loving soul to another, thank you sir, for helping ppl #BeSmarterThanAVirus...

[Bob Wachter @Bob_Wachter]

Covid (@UCSF) Chronicles, Day 1161
With the Pub Health Emergency over, it's a good time to update you on my view of Covid & my current approach to Covid behavior – which is now based on 2 principles:
1) Is the risk worth it?
2) Can I live w/ the behavior for the long haul? (1/25)

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

#BeSmarterThanAVirus is a campaign to provide people w/actionable, verifiable info in the context of a pandemic w/a novel virus and a pandemic of misinfo. "Be Smarter Than A Virus®️" is a registered trademark, all rights reserved.

Since early 2020, our advice hasn't changed...

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

Over here, not only are we still smarter than a virus (haven't tested positive for Covid yet!)- but we'd also like to think we know how to #BeSmarterThanATrumpSupporter.

As an example, at least one pol. running in 2024 knows how to use social media...

https://t.co/qxM3QaYP2y

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

This link works: https://t.co/9PzIJkseYI

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

@1goodtern I think we all know the answer... Just wish there were more like us (and them!) to do what I call spreading the gospel! 😉

* Get vaccinated if you can.

* Stay aware of trends in your community.

* Use mitigation appropriate to your context.

* Spread this message & not #Covid!

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

@JReinerMD Maybe they never read my memo… (See photos for more incl. fine print.)

#BeSmarterThanAVirus, y’all… it’s not that hard!

*Get vaccinated if you can
*Stay aware of trends in your community
*Use mitigation as appropriate to your context
*Spread this message not #Covid!

@CDCgov

[Hiroshi Yasuda (保田浩志) @Yash25571056]

COVID-19 causes a variety of symptoms such as memory impairment... I don't remember others though.

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

Yes, it’s true- #Covid is still a thing! (See latest from @ddiamond.)

Be Smarter Than A Virus y’all…

* Get Vaxed/Boosted if you can.
* Stay aware of trends in your community.
* Use mitigation as appropriate.
* Spread this message- not Covid!

Freebie:

https://t.co/2DyFP5dYP2

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

@nathaliejacoby1 SoonToBeRetired (Technically, that is indeed one word… 🤣🤣🤣)

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

@joaquinlife (Cough, Cough, Mic Check)

* Get vaccinated if you can

* Use mitigation that fits your context

* Stay aware of trends in YOUR community

* Spread this message and not Covid!

Mahalo! (Thank You!) 🤙🏼☮️❤️🏳️‍🌈♿️🇺🇸

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

@GangUbi Just one? I can think of several positive things re: gerrymandering. For example, it's not universal nor permanent... you know, like gravity. (AFAWK) #BeSmarterThanTuckerCarlson

BTW: We're loving @Fwd_Party and what they're trying to do. Really looking forward to more & soon...

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

@AshishKJha46 Yes, keep going- but don’t forget to address- tactically and tactfully- the misinformation so many people are still using as major and minor premises in their perceptions about SARS-CoV-2. For many, it’s not what to do- it’s why do anything at all? (Remember “It’s just a flu”?)

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

@joaquinlife Great question. Not only do I wish I knew the answer to your question- I wish everybody knew. (I can, however, answer- to a certain extent- *why* people don’t seem to know or care as it’s squarely in the realm of rhetoric and perception.)

https://t.co/NCwW7EKVza

[Dr. Tom Frieden @DrTomFrieden]

An early, severe flu surge in the United States, together with increased spread of Covid, could put a damper on the holiday season. To mask or not to mask? Here's what to consider in the days and weeks ahead. 1/thread

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

@DrTomFrieden I’m not surprised- but am a bit surprised that other people are.

After all, I’ve yet to see anything which engages people & encourages a re-evaluation of rhetoric that’s been welded into partisan minds.

In other words, Covid ≠ Flu

@joaquinlife @meganranney @billmaher
@CDCgov

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

WTF?

I say that b/c if we think of mitigation as +add’l barriers/defenses, isn’t proper design & use key?

#BeSmarterThanAVirus y’all… It’s really not that hard.

Please note:
“Be Smarter Than A Virus®️” is a registered trademark, all rights reserved.

https://t.co/lEaWKE26hA

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

Just sharing: Ahead of some social events and travel, we got our 6th dose of a #CovidVaccine (and an annual #FluShot) yesterday. Haven't had #COVID19 yet & really don't want it. (In addition to not wanting to tangle w/a novel virus, getting it would be horribly off-brand. 🤣)

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

@JReinerMD Or, in other words:

#BeSmarterThanAVirus y'all... It's really not that hard!

* Stay aware of trends in your area
* Maintain Vax'd stats incl. boosters
* Assess risks IAW your context
* Rally w/PPE; use properly & as appropriate
* Tell & task others: #BeSmarterThanAVirus 😉

[BeSmarterThanAVirus @besmarterthan]

@FreeSpeechUSC @JReinerMD Thanks for asking! No, we are not being compensated by anyone for anything wrt social media activity or rhetoric- nor would we want to be.