Covid

I missed this thread and hope you're feeling better now, nanna8 and can enjoy a belated get together with family in the New Year.

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keepingquiet. I have never tested. I did have the vaccine and then the booster so I could travel abroad. I have not had any more, nor will I. I am 67 and very healthy, thank goodness. If iI was ill, had a bad cold or cough, then I would tell whoever I was visiting or coming to my house and let them decide whether I or they should visit. no different to what I have always done. I'm sorry if that offends some people. So you are not on your own there keepingquiet.

Thankyou. I did test often as I was shielding from Covid due to my chronic lung disease. Even though I had plenty of virus' I have still never tested postive for Covid. Maybe I'm just resistent, I don't know. Maybe I have just been lucky, or sensible, I don't know.
We are the same age and I am in good health too despite my lungs.
I am not afraid of catching colds, still wash my hands frequently, and don't get close to people who cough and sneeze, just as I would have before.
I do have my flu jab and my booster though, and take high does Vit D in the winter.
In the end it is about common sense really, and knowing the facts. I think the anxiety over Covid is still around, and that is the issue no one talks about.

how are you nanna8?

Being vaccinated doesn't mean you can't catch it Biscuitmuncher it means if you do you're not as likely to be as badly affected.

CanadianGran

Oh, nanna8, I'm sorry you are unwell and will miss Christmas with your family. It is the most sensible thing to do.

And as for testing, I would say most here are not, but you can still get tests for free from the pharmacy (here in BC), so why wouldn't you want to protect others.

I still see some people wearing masks while out. Not very often, but I assume they are either carrying a virus or are compromised. Why on earth would anyone belittle someone for that!

Why on earth would anyone belittle someone for that!

... hmm, either because they can't resist the urge and the opportunity to disparage someone - or they feel threatened in some way because another person is behaving differently to the way they think he / she should!

Dunno, it beats me.

I have a compromised immune system. Don't normally wear a mask unless I'm in an overcrowded and enclosed space. And it's a 'proper' one with a vent, etc. Whilst out shopping last year, a couple kept giving me 'looks' so I challenged them... "I'm wearing a mask because I'm incubating a 'flu virus and don't want to pass it on to anyone else (not true) though I could make an exception with you two"... and walked off.

They just muttered to each other, put something or other back on the shelf and headed for the check-out. And I followed them and stood behind them at the same check-out. They remained mute and kept their heads down.

If people want to hassle / intimidate me - I'll retaliate!

It has to be said though that most people don't stare or say anything - the more intelligent ones I guess.

Having had every covid jab offered and will continue to do so. Of course they work Biscuitmuncher. I have lung disease which has spread so catching Covid could put an end to me and many like me. I agree with the other poster who said sneering and ridiculing others is not nice.

But why would you keep having vaccinations that are clearly not working

Yes, I remember, right from the outset when people were so ill and distressed, you were on Gransnet determined that you and your anti-vaxxer family were never going to consider anyone else, their safety or their feelings. You’re entitled to a viewpoint, but sneering and ridiculing others for their personal decisions is never a good look!

6 jabs!! Honestly why? I've not had one

Masks don't work and the PCR test was never intended to be used the way it is, and it is nonsense. I can't refer you to any of the many scientists who say this, and you won't find them on the 'approved' media, but search a little on Youtube if you are interested. No-one should laugh or criticise anyone, either for WEARING a mask or NOT WEARING one. This is personal choice and we are all trying to navigate our way through the minefield of what is real and what is not real. I hope you are soon better nanna8, but I wouldn't get phased by any 'test'. Plenty of Vitamin C and Vitamin D, the old honey-and-lemon routine and plenty of rest, and hopefully you'll be fine for Christmas!

keepingquiet. I have never tested. I did have the vaccine and then the booster so I could travel abroad. I have not had any more, nor will I. I am 67 and very healthy, thank goodness. If iI was ill, had a bad cold or cough, then I would tell whoever I was visiting or coming to my house and let them decide whether I or they should visit. no different to what I have always done. I'm sorry if that offends some people. So you are not on your own there keepingquiet.

Oh, nanna8, I'm sorry you are unwell and will miss Christmas with your family. It is the most sensible thing to do.

And as for testing, I would say most here are not, but you can still get tests for free from the pharmacy (here in BC), so why wouldn't you want to protect others.

I still see some people wearing masks while out. Not very often, but I assume they are either carrying a virus or are compromised. Why on earth would anyone belittle someone for that!

We caught covid for the first time fairly recently . We'd always had our booster and was just 5 days away from having the latest one . We tested positive and were both pretty awful with it.
Even now , a few months later , we have been left with a persistent cough .

Nanna8 wishing you a merry christmas and a quick recovery 🎄🤧

Anyone taking or considering taking high dose Vit D + K2?

We pass on all sorts of virus' all the time- coughs and colds, sore throats, tummy bugs, norovirus and flu. We don't, and won't ever, live in a sterile world.

It is impossible to avoid them at this time of year.

Most vulnerable people (including myself) are fully vaccinated against Covid now, but not so many other bugs that can cause serious illness in the compromised.

Very well said NanTheWiser in response to keepingquiet. I would be very anxious not to knowingly pass on anything. Dh is immunocompromised.

keepingquiet

Why are people still testing? You don't need to.

Maybe because they don’t want to infect vulnerable friends and relatives? Certainly, we don’t need to, but it is a courtesy to others with a lesser functioning immune system.

I thought I just had a cough and cold but last night started to feel worse so took a test and am definitely posotive - not a pale line you can barely see like last time! I was supposed to drive to Yorkshire today for Christmas with DS and his family. DD is flying in on Christmas morning from Dubai and I was supposed to take her some warm clothes and other stuff she doesn't have out there so she may be a bit chilly. Also Her presents to the GC are here in my house along with my presents for everyone. Her present to me has been delivered to Yorkshire! Hopefully we'll sort out the logistics later and everything will reach the intended recipients eventually. I had to do a quick shop wearing a good quality mask as I had nothing left in the fridge and will now spend Christmas alone!
I'm just grateful for video calls and the fact that they had planned to visit on the 29th on the way to see other relatives in the South for New Year. Meanwhile I will eat what I fancy, watch whatever I want on TV and trust I'm better by the time they come. DD has extended her leave so she'll still have some time with me and I have plans to visit her in Dubai with DiL and the GC in February half term so all is not lost.

Sooo disappointing though! Get well soon any one else who is suffering!

Why are people still testing? You don't need to.

Hopefully you will test negative Christmas day 🤞🤞🤞🤞

I can't have the vaccination. The two last vaccinations affected my heart - sitting on the sofa, my heart rate would be 60 one minute and 98 the next. Dr said it wouldn't be irresponsible to skip the vaccination...

Hope you feel better soon nanna8.

It's so easy to catch Covid, I reckon I was a just couple of weeks overdue for a vaccination when I caught it last year. I'd tried to have the vaccination earlier but was told that I'd have to wait until they contacted me.
My husband is vulnerable and has have every vaccinations that he's been offered, but even then he's caught it once. He did not test as we have no tests left, but isolated ourselves and he excaped the worst.

Husband is a chauffeur and had to be replaced due to the worst cold / cough I’ve ever seen. It’s so bad, almost called 111.