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15. My husband and I both just had the damn virus in mid-August. A thoughtless friend of his...

Tue Sep 9, 2025, 06:56 PM

Sep 9

...came to our house without telling us he wasn't feeling well until he got here - "just a cold." He was here about 2 hours. Called the next day to report that he had tested positive. He must have been contagious as hell because my husband was positive 2 days later, and me 2 days after that. And I wasn't even home most of the time this guy was in our house. I was so pissed.

Symptoms were like a bad cold. Can't take Paxlovid because it is contraindicated if you are on anticoagulants, which we both are for Afib. My husband's symptoms resolved pretty quickly. I still have a really gunky cough. We've both had negatives tests twice.

I'll get both flu and COVID very soon.

I know the friend thought he "only" had a cold, but, damn it, if you're sick with anything, stay the hell home!

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Made a social call to a friend who happens to be a doctor & she opened with "There's a HUGE Covid outbreak"... [View all] Hekate Sep 9 OP

IMHO it would be wise to get the jabs ASAP riversedge Sep 9 #1

Try Walgreen's if you have one near The Blue Flower Sep 9 #2

Getting mine at Walgreens. Had to get an Rx from my doctor. CousinIT Sep 9 #8

My husband and I got flu and COVID last week at CVS. BadgerMom Sep 9 #39

Getting new Covid and flu shots Monday. ananda Sep 9 #3

I will give the PA I saw a few weeks ago for my annual physical some credit tanyev Sep 9 #4

Jeez... Recently at our clinic, person at yorkster Sep 9 #30

I think I might be recovering from it this very moment Shrek Sep 9 #5

Newsom should institute a statewide mask mandate MichMan Sep 9 #6

There's zero chance of that happening EdmondDantes_ Sep 9 #9

The newest variety is called "razor blade throat. " I hope to skip it. Hekate Sep 9 #20

Which doesn't disprove what I said EdmondDantes_ Sep 9 #38

It was a comment & personal observation, not an attempt to "disprove" your experience Hekate Sep 10 #41

Getting mine on Friday. CousinIT Sep 9 #7

I'm getting my flu shots on Friday, too. Covid booster not available just now..I'll get it as soon as it is Deuxcents Sep 9 #27

I am not sure if I can, but I aim to do so. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Sep 9 #10

There are several states that are spiking.... It's here, it ain't just going away.... Wear your damn mask. ashredux Sep 9 #11

My last booster was in January KS Toronado Sep 9 #12

Yes, I would. LuckyCharms Sep 9 #16

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I got mine for the latest variant this past Saturday, 3 days ago. LuckyCharms Sep 9 #23

I'll be getting one tomorrow KS Toronado Sep 9 #24

Got the jab today! KS Toronado Sep 10 #42

Congratulations! LuckyCharms Sep 10 #43

Yes, they have a new one out. bamagal62 Sep 9 #18

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Thanks for posting!! Just got an appointment at CVS for tomorrow. aeromanKC Sep 9 #13

I got my COVID and flu shots at Walmart last Monday. doc03 Sep 9 #14

My husband and I both just had the damn virus in mid-August. A thoughtless friend of his... 3catwoman3 Sep 9 #15

Recommended. H2O Man Sep 9 #17

CA also. Got my updated Moderna and updated flu vaxs yesterday. No extra charges. lots of open time slots at CVS nt wiggs Sep 9 #19

Had planned on getting it this week, but I was at my store on Saturday, niyad Sep 9 #25

Got a new Covid vaccine Progressive dog Sep 9 #26

There is a nasal spray that's supposed to help TexasBushwhacker Sep 9 #28

My wife and I are supposed to be getting ours Friday ITAL Sep 9 #29

I got mine at a CVS pharmacy--free since I've over 65. Also free if you have pre-existing conditions. Liberty Belle Sep 9 #31

You should be able to get them at any pharmacy here in CA. CVS, Walgreens, etc. beaglelover Sep 9 #32

Saw my doctor today. TNNurse Sep 9 #33

Thanks for the info. Was going to wait until late October, but iluvtennis Sep 9 #34

Can confirm Takket Sep 9 #35

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I was hoping to get taken care of maybe today or tomorrow, because I actually have something to do on Sunday... Hekate Sep 9 #37

I'm getting my COVID booster tomorrow afternoon at Costco Wednesdays Sep 9 #40