Posted on 01/01/2022 9:19:42 AM PST by SeekAndFind
The headlines scream throughout the media.
New Omicron variant fills up children's hospitals
A five-fold increase in pediatric admissions in New York City this month.
Pediatric hospitalizations up 395% in NYC amid COVID-19 surge
Health Advisory: NYC Has 4-Fold Increase In Children Hospitalized For Covid-19 Coronavirus
In two weeks, they went from 3.1 per day to 15.6 per day and statewide from under 6 per day to around 26 per day. Are we to believe that a city with 7 million people and a state with 19 million are overwhelmed with these small numbers? If they are overwhelmed with those small numbers their city and state have a very poor health system.
Would people be scared into getting their children a, barely tested, vaccine with these low numbers?
Pediatric coronavirus hospital admissions in New York City have increased nearly five-fold since the week ending Dec. 11 through Dec. 23.
Compared to the week of Dec. 5 to Dec. 11 when there were 22 pediatric admissions in New York City, there is a near five-fold increase through Dec. 23, when the state reported 109 pediatric admissions, according to New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett who announced the data Monday.
During the same period, there was a two-and-a-half-fold increase from 70 admissions to 184 statewide.
It would be helpful for the public to put numbers in perspective. In a normal year 3 million children are admitted to the hospital or an average of 8,219 per day. Currently around 300 are in hospitals throughout the country with Covid, not necessarily because of Covid. 300 cannot possibly overwhelm many hospitals.
(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...
This is a more than 48% increase from the previous week, and just 10.7% lower than the peak average of 342 children in the hospital that was seen at the end of August and early September.
Each year more than 3 million children are hospitalized in the United States
In the six-month 2019-2020 flu season which overlapped the beginning of Covid, there were an estimated 39 million to 56 million cases of seasonal flu according to CDC. This is between 214, 285 to 307,692 per day and there were no lockdowns. We also didn’t have free testing or contract tracing. People weren’t quarantined. We had panic or mask requirements. We certainly did not have vaccine mandates, nor did we waste so much money testing people with no symptoms.
2019-2020 U.S. Flu Season: Preliminary In-Season Burden Estimates
Every year in the United States, there are an estimated one billion common colds, which essentially match the symptoms of Omicron. That is an average of 2.740 million cases per day every day of the year. The common cold is obviously very contagious, but we have never had long lines for testing. Who the heck with a cold would stand out in a long line in the miserable cold to see if they had some new named variant? Why would people be required to get tests when they have no symptoms.
This is all pathetic as the government seeks to reduce our freedoms and control more aspects of our lives.
Look at how many businesses, including flights, that are being disrupted because so many people are getting a common cold.
Hmmmmm. Let me consider that for a second. Uh, still NO!
(un)safe, (in)effective, (un)approved by the fda substance they want to assault me with? NOPE!
Pollen very high right now. Everyone in Florida with a friggin sniffle is overwhelming the test sites, ER’s and have bought every last home test from stores just to get tested and be part of the club. STOP TESTING STOP FEEDING THE GD BEAST
So how much money can they make on the common cold versus the Omicron death virus? Follow the money.
The public is stupid, by design, and easily scared. People still act like getting covid is a sure death sentence.
Every American averages THREE colds per year? Wow. I’m not doing my part.
SPOT ON! It's ALWAYS follow the money!
We know hospitals make at least $37k for every CHINA VIRUS patient, home test kits are more expensive than common cold medications so when big pharma gets to sell BOTH because people don't know if they have a common cold or not, you just know they're raking in BILLIONS right now. They want every last penny they can get too.
Amen!
Common colds can prime other diseases that cause lots of deaths, but you never hear about that. This article has a good summary of how deaths can spring from common colds...
Can you die from a common cold?, by Peter Barlow, December 23, 2019
Now that the PCR test is being changed covid will disappear and the seasonal flu will return. Nobody will want the vaxx.
CDC Withdraws Use of PCR Test for COVID! Finally Admits the Test Can Not Differentiate Between the Flu and COVID Virus!
GP ^ | December 29, 2021 at 9:10am | By Jim Hoft
Posted on 12/29/2021, 10:20:04 AM by Hojczyk
After December 31, 2021, the CDC will withdraw the use of the PCR test for COVID-19 testing. The CDC finally admitted the test does not differentiate between the flu and COVID virus.
OmigodCron!, Doubling daily!, Is either sniffles or symptomless, or?
So, Who Is On First? Covid! Common Cold! This year's Flu!
Just in time for Brandon's latest payment to his ChiCom overlords for a few billion PCR tests arriving in America, soon just for you and me!
https://www.oneindia.com/international/what-is-flurona-israel-records-first-case-of-flu-and-covid-together-3353812.html
What is the point in getting tested for the China virus? If you test positive what is the medical prescribed treatment for it. The answer is nothing, so then I get tested
“The claim: The omicron coronavirus variant is the common cold”
Too many vaxx victims now. How big will the post vaxx shamdemic law suit be?
😨😷💉🐂💨💩 💸💸💸💸💸💸
That is just it. For “most” people there is not much difference between the common cold and Omicron. Also I read a story that the flu is merging with Covid. Bwahahahaha, anything to keep the narrative going.
“Every American averages THREE colds per year? Wow. I’m not doing my part.”
What Is a Cold?
Colds are minor infections of the nose and throat caused by more than 200 different viruses. Rhinovirus is the most common cause, accounting for 10 to 40 percent of colds. Other common cold viruses include coronavirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
A cold may last for about one week, but some colds last longer, especially in children, the elderly and those in poor health.
In the United States, colds account for more visits to the doctor than any other condition.
Adults get an average of two to four colds per year, mostly between September and May.
Young children suffer from an average of six to eight colds per year.
Colds are highly contagious. They most often spread when droplets of fluid that contain a cold virus are transferred by touch. These droplets may also be inhaled.
Common Cold Symptoms:
Between one and three days after a cold virus enters the body, symptoms start developing, such as:
Runny nose
Congestion
Sneezing
Weakened senses of taste and smell
Scratchy throat
Cough
Is it a Cold or the Flu?
Symptoms of the flu are similar to the common cold, but they last longer and tend to be worse.
Infants and young children are more likely than adults and teens to develop a fever. Smokers usually have more severe symptoms than non-smokers.
What Can Be Done If You Catch a Cold?
Symptom Relief:
Over-the-counter medications can provide temporary relief of symptoms and should be used as soon as you feel a cold coming on.
Studies have shown that acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve aches and pains may worsen asthma and/or peptic ulcers. People with asthma should not take these medications unless recommended by their healthcare provider.
Pregnant women should check with their healthcare provider for all medication. Aspirin should not be given to children under 18 years old because it may play a role in causing Reye’s Syndrome, a rare but severe liver and central nervous system condition. Be sure to discuss all medication choices with a healthcare provider.
Congestion, cough and nasal discharge may be treated with a decongestant, antihistamine or a combination of the two.
Some people such as those with thyroid disease or high blood pressure should not take decongestants — check with your healthcare provider to determine what is best. Many over-the-counter cold remedies contain both of these ingredients.
REMEMBER to follow dosage instructions on all product labels and know what is in the medication you are taking. Many combination products—both prescription and over-the-counter—contain acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin. It is important to read the ingredients on each product label to avoid accidentally taking too much of these.
There are no antiviral medications available for treating the common cold. Antibiotics are not useful for treating a cold, and should only be taken to treat bacterial complications that arise from it. If you are concerned you have a bacterial complication, discuss it with your healthcare provider.
Other Remedies:
Herbs, minerals and other products such as echinacea, eucalyptus, garlic, honey, lemon, menthol, zinc and vitamin C have received a lot of publicity as cold remedies. However, none of these claims are solidly supported by scientific studies.
Adequate liquid intake is recommended. This will help keep the lining of the nose and throat from drying out, so that mucus remains moist and easy to clear from the nose.
Avoid coffee, tea or soft drinks that contain caffeine. Also, avoid any drinks that contain alcohol. Caffeine and alcohol lead to dehydration, the opposite of what your body needs to recover.
If you smoke, try to stop or cut back, at least until you are feeling better. Stay away from other smokers; inhaling their smoke will further irritate the throat and make you cough even more.
If you must work or go to school, it won’t delay recovery. Help reduce the spread of infection. Use tissues and wash your hands frequently to reduce the spread of cold germs to others.
What Can You Do to Prevent a Cold?
Colds are extremely difficult to prevent entirely. The following suggestions may help:
Avoid close contact with people who have a cold, especially during the first few days when they are most likely to spread the infection.
Wash hands after touching someone who has a cold, after touching an object they have touched, and after blowing your nose. If a child has a cold, wash his or her toys after play.
Keep fingers away from your nose and eyes to avoid infecting yourself with cold virus particles you may have been picked up.
Put up a second hand towel in the bathroom for healthy people to use.
Keep an eye on the humidity of your environment so that sinuses do not dry out.
Do not inflict your cold on others! Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, then throw the tissue away and wash hands. Also, stay away from people who are most vulnerable, including anyone who has asthma or another chronic lung disease, or at least try to limit close contact.
Until recently, it was thought that a single vaccine could not be developed for the different cold viruses. New research approaches may enable the development of a single vaccine for most types of colds.
Complications of a Cold:
Colds get better within a few days to weeks, whether or not a person takes medication. However, a cold virus can pave the way for other infections to invade the body, including sinus or ear infections and acute bronchitis. A common complication is a sinus infection with a prolonged cough. If you have asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, the symptoms from those conditions may be worsened for many weeks even after the cold has gone away.
Post-infectious cough, usually without phlegm, may last for weeks to months after the cold goes away and may keep a person up at night. This cough has been associated with asthma-like symptoms, and can be treated with asthma medications. Consult a healthcare provider if you have this kind of cough.
Talk to a healthcare provider if you experience any of the following:
Unusually severe cold symptoms;
High fever;
Ear pain;
Sinus type headache;
Cough that gets worse while other cold symptoms improve; or
Flare-up of any chronic lung problem, such as asthma.
Learn more about how to keep your lungs healthy »
Reviewed and approved by the American Lung Association Scientific and Medical Editorial Review Panel.
Page last updated: October 23, 2020
“Every American averages THREE colds per year? Wow. I’m not doing my part.”
What Is a Cold?
Colds are minor infections of the nose and throat caused by more than 200 different viruses. Rhinovirus is the most common cause, accounting for 10 to 40 percent of colds. Other common cold viruses include coronavirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
A cold may last for about one week, but some colds last longer, especially in children, the elderly and those in poor health.
In the United States, colds account for more visits to the doctor than any other condition.
Adults get an average of two to four colds per year, mostly between September and May.
Young children suffer from an average of six to eight colds per year.
Colds are highly contagious. They most often spread when droplets of fluid that contain a cold virus are transferred by touch. These droplets may also be inhaled.
Common Cold Symptoms:
Between one and three days after a cold virus enters the body, symptoms start developing, such as:
Runny nose
Congestion
Sneezing
Weakened senses of taste and smell
Scratchy throat
Cough
Is it a Cold or the Flu?
Symptoms of the flu are similar to the common cold, but they last longer and tend to be worse.
Infants and young children are more likely than adults and teens to develop a fever. Smokers usually have more severe symptoms than non-smokers.
What Can Be Done If You Catch a Cold?
Symptom Relief:
Over-the-counter medications can provide temporary relief of symptoms and should be used as soon as you feel a cold coming on.
Studies have shown that acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve aches and pains may worsen asthma and/or peptic ulcers. People with asthma should not take these medications unless recommended by their healthcare provider.
Pregnant women should check with their healthcare provider for all medication. Aspirin should not be given to children under 18 years old because it may play a role in causing Reye’s Syndrome, a rare but severe liver and central nervous system condition. Be sure to discuss all medication choices with a healthcare provider.
Congestion, cough and nasal discharge may be treated with a decongestant, antihistamine or a combination of the two.
Some people such as those with thyroid disease or high blood pressure should not take decongestants — check with your healthcare provider to determine what is best. Many over-the-counter cold remedies contain both of these ingredients.
REMEMBER to follow dosage instructions on all product labels and know what is in the medication you are taking. Many combination products—both prescription and over-the-counter—contain acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin. It is important to read the ingredients on each product label to avoid accidentally taking too much of these.
There are no antiviral medications available for treating the common cold. Antibiotics are not useful for treating a cold, and should only be taken to treat bacterial complications that arise from it. If you are concerned you have a bacterial complication, discuss it with your healthcare provider.
Other Remedies:
Herbs, minerals and other products such as echinacea, eucalyptus, garlic, honey, lemon, menthol, zinc and vitamin C have received a lot of publicity as cold remedies. However, none of these claims are solidly supported by scientific studies.
Adequate liquid intake is recommended. This will help keep the lining of the nose and throat from drying out, so that mucus remains moist and easy to clear from the nose.
Avoid coffee, tea or soft drinks that contain caffeine. Also, avoid any drinks that contain alcohol. Caffeine and alcohol lead to dehydration, the opposite of what your body needs to recover.
If you smoke, try to stop or cut back, at least until you are feeling better. Stay away from other smokers; inhaling their smoke will further irritate the throat and make you cough even more.
If you must work or go to school, it won’t delay recovery. Help reduce the spread of infection. Use tissues and wash your hands frequently to reduce the spread of cold germs to others.
What Can You Do to Prevent a Cold?
Colds are extremely difficult to prevent entirely. The following suggestions may help:
Avoid close contact with people who have a cold, especially during the first few days when they are most likely to spread the infection.
Wash hands after touching someone who has a cold, after touching an object they have touched, and after blowing your nose. If a child has a cold, wash his or her toys after play.
Keep fingers away from your nose and eyes to avoid infecting yourself with cold virus particles you may have been picked up.
Put up a second hand towel in the bathroom for healthy people to use.
Keep an eye on the humidity of your environment so that sinuses do not dry out.
Do not inflict your cold on others! Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, then throw the tissue away and wash hands. Also, stay away from people who are most vulnerable, including anyone who has asthma or another chronic lung disease, or at least try to limit close contact.
Until recently, it was thought that a single vaccine could not be developed for the different cold viruses. New research approaches may enable the development of a single vaccine for most types of colds.
Complications of a Cold:
Colds get better within a few days to weeks, whether or not a person takes medication. However, a cold virus can pave the way for other infections to invade the body, including sinus or ear infections and acute bronchitis. A common complication is a sinus infection with a prolonged cough. If you have asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, the symptoms from those conditions may be worsened for many weeks even after the cold has gone away.
Post-infectious cough, usually without phlegm, may last for weeks to months after the cold goes away and may keep a person up at night. This cough has been associated with asthma-like symptoms, and can be treated with asthma medications. Consult a healthcare provider if you have this kind of cough.
Talk to a healthcare provider if you experience any of the following:
Unusually severe cold symptoms;
High fever;
Ear pain;
Sinus type headache;
Cough that gets worse while other cold symptoms improve; or
Flare-up of any chronic lung problem, such as asthma.
Learn more about how to keep your lungs healthy »
Reviewed and approved by the American Lung Association Scientific and Medical Editorial Review Panel.
Page last updated: October 23, 2020
After reading about Povidone Iodine on many FR posts and on various COVID prophylaxis pages, I bought some on Amazon in Spring 2021 and started using it at the first sign of a sore throat. None of my sore throats have progressed to a cold which is very unusual for me. I also bought a Povidone Iodine nasal spray called “Immunemist” on Amazon about a month ago and added that to my regimen.
This is in addition to the full COVID prophylaxis protocol (Vit C, D3, Zinc, Quercetin, NAC and Melatonin).
So far, so good on all respiratory viruses.
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