The new job is already ramping up. I fly to San Francisco for a few days next week for introductions and training, so I've had to book travel.
The husband has a flu and has been in bed for the past two days. My housemates and I have been having discussions about flues and vaccines. One of my roommates says the only time she ever got the flu is when she had the vaccine, so she has sworn them off.
I have the opposite opinion. I am vaccinated for the flu early every year. I used to get a big flat-on-my-ass-for-days flu once a year. The vaccine has eliminated that. Right now, I am also taking Tamaflu. When the husband came down with the flu, I thought he was vaccinated. and so I immediately got a prescription. I cannot afford to get sick right now with the new job starting next week.
Turns out the husband was not vaccinated.
I'm taking the Tamaflu anyways.
The doctor and pharmacist recommended that we wear face masks around anyone sick with the flu. Of course, there is a shortage of face masks right now. With the Corona virus scare, and with a heaver than average flu season, everyone seems to be sold out of face masks. Even Amazon says delivery for face masks will take one to three weeks.
I've been caring for the husband as much as I can. No biggie though. I check that he has water to drink, and that he eats a little every now and then.
Get vaccinated. They work and they are safe.
The husband has a flu and has been in bed for the past two days. My housemates and I have been having discussions about flues and vaccines. One of my roommates says the only time she ever got the flu is when she had the vaccine, so she has sworn them off.
I have the opposite opinion. I am vaccinated for the flu early every year. I used to get a big flat-on-my-ass-for-days flu once a year. The vaccine has eliminated that. Right now, I am also taking Tamaflu. When the husband came down with the flu, I thought he was vaccinated. and so I immediately got a prescription. I cannot afford to get sick right now with the new job starting next week.
Turns out the husband was not vaccinated.
I'm taking the Tamaflu anyways.
The doctor and pharmacist recommended that we wear face masks around anyone sick with the flu. Of course, there is a shortage of face masks right now. With the Corona virus scare, and with a heaver than average flu season, everyone seems to be sold out of face masks. Even Amazon says delivery for face masks will take one to three weeks.
I've been caring for the husband as much as I can. No biggie though. I check that he has water to drink, and that he eats a little every now and then.
Get vaccinated. They work and they are safe.
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A Note on Vaccines ....
It seems that when you achieve my age.. one must be thankful of the vaccines that are out there.. The Flu Vaccine comes in different strengths.. I get the biggie dose for over 65... it Works....
Everyone over 50 should think hard and roll up their sleeves .. take the shot.
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