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Patricia Reding
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Ephemeral and Fleeting
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author Insight
The Resurgence of Old Diseases
Here, Lucy worries about disease brought to Oosa via the orphans who arrived from parts unknown. This idea came from my concern that after a century or so of using vaccines and antibiotics to destroy disease, we're now seeing a resurgence of numerous life-threatening diseases. When I was a child, I had the measles and the mumps, which was common then, prior to the introduction of vaccines for them. But I had friends who suffered disabilities as a result of those diseases. Many, just older than me, still deal with the lifelong effects of polio. The most concerning reason for the return of some diseases, is the increase in those refusing to vaccinate. Yes, every vaccine comes with risks, but so too does the failure to vaccinate. Consider those who cannot be vaccinated because of health issues. The re-introduction of preventable diseases by those who chose not to be vaccinated, puts them at particular risk of lifelong problems, crippling, and even death. And because no vaccine is 100% effective, the choice of some not to vaccinate increases the risks even for those who did vaccinate. It is important we learn all they can about these issues--before it is too late ...
Book Excerpt
Ephemeral and Fleeting
The youngsters’ rough and tumble shenanigans, both inside the palace and without, had kept everyone’s spirits high over the past days. On her way to the kitchens, Lucy marched past a number of them who were on their way out to the grounds to play. Nearby, Bane sat, panting, with his tail thumping on the floor, and with his tongue hanging out.
A minute later, she stood before the larder, scanning its contents.
“May I help you?” Adele asked, approaching from behind.
“I’m looking for the peppermint tea. Erin was sick all last night,” she said, referring to Nina’s sister who generally watched her and Jules’s children, and sometimes, Velia and Jerrett’s boys. “And Mara’s not feeling herself, either.”
“Oh, no! Is it anything serious, do you think?”
“Not really. But I thought I might bring each of Erin and Mara something to settle her stomach. What’s more, a number of the children have been unwell.” She glanced at Adele. “When not assisting Erin, I helped Clarimonde and Vida with them most of last night after designating one of the rooms next to their suite for use as an infirmary.” She frowned. “Who knows what diseases those children have introduced us all to? Gracious Ehyeh!”
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