Could the mystery illness be RSV? I talked my way into getting the shot even though I'm under 65, because I really don't want that.
I got a double shot of Covid and flu vaccines last month, both in the same arm so I'd still have one working. Spent the rest of the day and the next drinking hot tea and cold water, while dozing off in front of the TV with a ice pack on the muscle. At least I'm safe now till next October.
It's approved for everyone over 60 in the US, and my insurance covers it at either 65 of if a doctor signs off for it. The paterfamilias isn't 65 yet but as he's diabetic, he's eligible as well. Rather nasty stuff; kills 14K a year of over 65's in the US -- and they have all the preventative medicine cheap! Sounds like you have the symptoms!
Meanwhile, lots of honey water and lemon water. And I know all the doctors want us not to drink now, but my mother and grandmother always swore by hot toddies, and so do I!
Thanks so much for the nudge about 'Precipice' Jacquie. I have a WW1 tale lurking that I really must write and Harris will get me in the mood! And thanks for hosting my rambling musings.
Could the mystery illness be RSV? I talked my way into getting the shot even though I'm under 65, because I really don't want that.
I got a double shot of Covid and flu vaccines last month, both in the same arm so I'd still have one working. Spent the rest of the day and the next drinking hot tea and cold water, while dozing off in front of the TV with a ice pack on the muscle. At least I'm safe now till next October.
Get well soon. Hoping for publishers!
You might be on to something there, Sally. My husband is still coughing after two months.
But we’ve both had flu+covid jabs , so that’s something.
Working on the publishing! 🤞🏻
It's approved for everyone over 60 in the US, and my insurance covers it at either 65 of if a doctor signs off for it. The paterfamilias isn't 65 yet but as he's diabetic, he's eligible as well. Rather nasty stuff; kills 14K a year of over 65's in the US -- and they have all the preventative medicine cheap! Sounds like you have the symptoms!
Meanwhile, lots of honey water and lemon water. And I know all the doctors want us not to drink now, but my mother and grandmother always swore by hot toddies, and so do I!
Perhaps next year you or at least your husband could talk someone into getting it? It can be very dangerous, even though you're both in great shape.
Get well soon!
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Thanks so much for the nudge about 'Precipice' Jacquie. I have a WW1 tale lurking that I really must write and Harris will get me in the mood! And thanks for hosting my rambling musings.
Always a pleasure, Alistair. Do come back with more writing news!