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Dec 30, 2022Liked by Dr. Lucy McBride

Thanks for mentioning “Internet rabbit holes.” At the very beginning of the pandemic, I was gung ho for all kinds of restrictive measures. Then I realized I had a really hard time with masks. I overheated, had glasses fogging, had hot flash-type symptoms, basically turned into a sociopath. My discomfort led me to seek alternatives, and I started learning about the different factions on MedTwitter. One by one, I muted the alarmists, came to distrust reporting from the NYT and my beloved WaPo, and came across the Urgency of Normal group of physicians. Thank heavens the “alt middle” is there to calmly explain SARS2, and to discourage the hysteria we’ve come to know so well.

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Dec 31, 2022·edited Dec 31, 2022Liked by Dr. Lucy McBride

Dear Dr McBride,

I just want to tell you how much I appreciate your column/newsletter and your dedication. I wish I had you as my PCP.

I also wish I were in a better financial position so that I could upgrade to paid and contribute to this wonderful gift you provide us with.

I'm 66 and grandma to a delightful 16-month old and have an enduring interest in science (one of my favorite radio programs is Science Friday with Ira Flatow).

I just discovered the Urgency of Normal website and am so pleased that I can recommend it to friends who work in the education sector or who have children of school-going age.

Thanks for all you do and hoping the New Year is a better one for all!

maia tabet

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