• Echolynx@lemmy.zip
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    14 days ago

    Sick for the second time in less than a month, and I got my flu and covid vaccines a couple months ago… these guys are ruining flu season for everyone, not just themselves. Admittedly, I could be better about wearing my mask regularly, but I try to whenever I’m in a really congested train or spot.

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      14 days ago

      even occasionally masking is better than nothing, it’s breaking those chains of transmission! 💪

      unfortunately, the covid vaccine only really prevents the worst outcomes (hospitalisation & death) for about 4-6 months, it doesn’t prevent transmission or long covid.

      i’ve got my fingers crossed for a vaccine that does prevent transmission or long covid, but in the meantime, wearing a well-fitted mask really does work!

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        12 days ago

        Yeah I think it’s my second time with covid, or at least symptomatically. Part of me feels like I may already have long covid, but the other part hopes I’m just imagining things…

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          12 days ago

          i’m sorry to hear that ❤️‍🩹

          i hope you can get your hands on some paxlovid, and that you can rest as much as possible. if you think you’re resting enough, rest some more for good measure!

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            11 days ago

            I’ve been sleeping through pretty much most of my free time, so perhaps not ideal.