About The Jab...

 

HIV/AIDS education is important.  Some people have the notion Gilead's Lenacapavir, the long lasting PReP option is a cure or a vaccine.  It's neither.  This medication can't cure an HIV+ person.  It can only prevent transmission of the virus.  What this drug could do if properly & widely administered is slowly starve out HIV in a type of siege war.  It would die with those currently infected with no other transmissions.

There's a lot of info regarding HIV, even more misinformation.  We have access to an abundance of resources to learn from.  That may not be the same everywhere in the world.  Education, awareness & prevention will always be as important as treatment.

That's all for now, take care.

Cya...

Not Just The Meds...

 

With all the funding cuts being made to the fight against HIV, most people focus on the medications.  While the drugs are in some ways paramount, they're not the only thing getting cut.  There are all the peripheries as well; labs, case management, consultations, referrals & various support matters.

When these cuts happen, it impacts everything in the situation, not just the meds.  Including all the people working in these places livelihoods.  There are many services outside of the clinic also feeling these cuts such as housing, financial & food assistance programs.  Which are all being slashed.  

Still there is another thing, perhaps more damaging.  For many these cuts will lead to increased isolation.  For some, the only people interacting with them at all were workers who now have no funds to help.  Many of these workers themselves may now be in need of assistance after losing their employment with these programs.  

Yes, the meds are getting cut.  Services are being gutted.   For some, the isolation may be the worst of it.  For these people, it could mean suffering, starving & dying alone.  That's what the orange bastard's cuts are doing.

Cya...

Glitchy...

 

My computer glitched yesterday.  I'm not sure how bad this could be.  It could've been a  weird update or high humidity.  I hope this PC can last a couple more months.  It'd be easier to handle this then.  Some of my subscriptions would be up for renewal & since my roomie just changed systems last February, I'm out of slots.  I hate dealing with setting up new PCs.  Getting them to talk to everything else again can be such a pain.  

It's going to get pretty hot today & we have some errands.  We'll try to make sure they don't take too long.   That's it for now, take care.

Cya...

A Week In...

 

The week is winding down.   The local bills are handled, the rest is online.   It should be a nothing day.  Both of us could use that.  Things have been a little rough with the surge in heat, humidity & holiday smoke.  Maybe that will settle down some.

The internet went down again last night.  Optimum seriously sucks.  It's back on for now.  It'd be nice if they got their act together.  

That's about it for now, take care.

Cya...

Knowledge, Awareness & Preparation...

I won't preach on this matter.  I will say with the way things surrounding health are, especially HIV, it's time to start playing safer again.   Research tells us Gen Z is the least HIV/AIDS aware generation.  That wasn't by accident.  They wanted you numb to the idea, to think it was safe & that HIV was no longer a threat.  They sold you a rose garden & gave you a embering trash fire. 

No matter your age, race, sex, etc... the info is out there.  It's online, at some schools, at health departments & other agencies that may be near you.  Educate yourself.  

Too many people think prevention is only abstinence or PrEP.  Condoms are widely available, easy to use & much cheaper.   There are tons of videos on HIV, STI's & condoms.  There are even vids explaining how to use them properly.  

Next, get tested, tested & tested again.  HIV testing isn't a 1 & done thing.   Unless you're celibate, having no contact with needles or blood, there is a chance for HIV & other STI's.  Many people lie about having an STI & even more don't even know they're infected.  Get Tested!

Knowledge, caution, condoms, testing...   These might keep you HIV-.

Cya...

July Beginnings...

 

July's in full swing.  Most of the bills are paid & the water bill would've been if the city hall hadn't closed on Friday.  I get they wanted a 3 day weekend, but they should've posted about on the website or facebook.

The 4th is over & it rained last night.  It blew most the smoke away.  That was a change.  The smelly, haze from the fireworks normally lingers for hours.  There'll still be some people setting things off for a bit, but the lion's share of it should be over.

Later in the week is supposed to get hot.  I suppose we should count ourselves fortunate that it took this long to get here.  July has arrived.

Take care.

Cya...

The 4th - Sights, Sounds & Smells...

 

The 4th is here.   That means a lot of noise, lights & odorous smoke.  Some fireworks are pretty & fun to watch.  But weeks of preamble sort of cheapen the main event.  It's like a concert with a barely OK main band preceded by dozens of unknown openers.

We don't have anything planned.  I can look out & see some of the show if I want.  Eventually the smoke will be an issue.  I hope those celebrating have a good holiday.

That's all for now, take care.  Happy 4th.

Cya...