Folks, *forget* about vinegar for tear gas. This below is great (saline solution) and easy to make. Just water is fine. Diluted antacid (aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide kind) on your skin is fine. But saline is best, especially for eyes. (Yes, ahem, I know for sure).
https://twitter.com/keith_ng/status/1170885286483464192 …
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And journalists and others in these protests. Please WEAR A HELMET. Tear gas hurts a lot but well, for those without underlying conditions, short exposure is.. Meh. Unpleasant. But that @#$! canister? I've seen people's skulls smashed by those. That's your threat. Wear a helmet.
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This is the stuff they use in Hong Kong for washing out tear gas from one’s eyes/face, but it’s expensive. Go to the first link in thread for instructions on how to make your own saline solution. Or just use water, not vinegar.pic.twitter.com/jqyD7IjZvZ
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted Dr Ellie Murray, ScD
All good advice. Also, especially if you’re a journalist reporting from the front lines, consider wearing shatterproof goggles in addition to a helmet. Getting hit by a canister/tracer in the head or eye is usually the biggest threat in these situations.https://twitter.com/epiellie/status/1266752753797410822 …
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Dr Ellie Murray, ScDVerified account @EpiEllieHarm reduction for protests in a pandemic: •wear your mask + eye protection + heat resistant gloves •yelling can spread droplets, choose signs, drums, or similar noise makers •stick with a buddy group to keep your unknown contacts low •carry water + hand sanitizer + bandagesShow this thread6 replies 47 retweets 95 likesShow this thread -
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boscotron Retweeted Linda Tirado
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Linda Tirado @KillerMartinisan update: I am permanently blind in my left eye, and the docs absolutely refuse to let me go back to work for they say six weeks. I’m definitely not allowed to be near smoke or gas. Usually if I had to stay home I’d spend a lot of time amplifying folk but reading hurts todayShow this thread1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
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