IMPORTANT:
RAPID TESTS DO WORK WITH OMICRON
"But why are some people staying negative in the first days they have symptoms??"
This is expected. Symptoms don't = contagious virus
This is literally a reflection of the fact that vaccines are doing their job!
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Today I am demonstrating how easy it is to use one of the at-home rapid tests I've been speaking about for months. Yesterday in the @EnergyCommerce#SubHealth hearing I highlighted why these tests are needed in order for us to reopen the economy and get kids back into school.
#TBT: 100 yrs ago, scientists had not yet discovered viruses. Flu shots to prevent infection didn't exist & treatment was limited to supportive care. Today, you can help prevent flu by getting your #flushot this #NIVW https://t.co/lRkv5XtFxT @CDCFlu
Young kids are at high-risk of serious flu complications.
#Fluvaccine is the best protection against getting flu and spreading it to others.
In fact, it has been shown to be lifesaving in children. It’s not too late to #fightflu!
https://t.co/SA0yzj12M2 #NIVW
Today begins National Influenza Vaccination Week. This #NIVW we're highlighting how #fluvaccine is the most important step to #fightflu. Flu vaccination has been shown to prevent illness, hospitalizations & can even be life-saving for children. Learn more: https://t.co/ZkyFcD6rBV
When compared with SIRS, the Sepsis-3 SOFA criteria narrows the #sepsis population at the expense of sensitivity and the resulting false negatives may delay diagnosis. #journalCHEST https://t.co/717d4i0qat