It is impossible to stop this virus spread - just like influenza and even more - because so many as 85% and probably more infections go unnoticed - because of mild symptoms or no symptoms at all - it is to stay on this planet. It is the question of time when everyone contracts it. Just relax and try to keep your inflamation factors (adrenalin first of all) down.
All untrue, sad that you are repeating this. The Flu does kill a number of people each year, but nowhere near as many as this virus does - and this virus has so much sequelae (it's effects keep on). Sweden has the highest daily death rate in the world and it's getting worse there. The Flu vaccine has a 60% effectiveness rate, which is not perfect, but it does help prevent the Flu in those that would suffer the most - it's not a placebo vaccine. Masks do work, this is proven. In areas where mask wearing was enforced, the number of cases and more importantly the number of deaths decreased. I'm a registered nurse and I have been wearing masks for 35 years. My mask protects you - your mask protects me - that's how that works. I do believe that vitamin D does help to strengthen the immune system, but it is in no way proven to combat the Covid-19 virus.
) just when we say it loud we would be stigmatized and ignored..)Perhaps it would help if you read the actual article. This is the resume of the person who wrote it.
Correct, thank you , exactly what I said.
and here is the laps of reasoning. Above you state being exposed makes "more robust immune system", and now you say it is good to avoid. ???
You obviously are not paitent enough to read my comment to the end, because I explained fully why - "...and after work they contracted <previously> LOTS of germs in stores, restaurants, at home from family members who do NOT wear masks at work and bring every single germ back home to "surgeons, nurses, firefighters, painters, drywallers, etc".
It may be worth it to read up on what Trump took when being treated for covid and what Dr Fauci recommends as far as vitamin D. It was plastered all over the news. And what has been acknowledged for many years now as a supplement worth taking. Also a very commen lab test ordered at any VA facility- vit D level. And prescribed for veterans if low on it. Also high doses recommended by naturalpaths, altho not always taken seriously by some. Vitamin D is very well documented, but you may have missed that. I think we all want to look at the facts during a time when we get so much misinformation. It’s not so much that one can die from covid anymore than dying from the flu. It’s that covid attacks the body in strange ways, very unpredictable, and nothing like we’ve experienced before. It fills up hospitals faster than people sick from the flu. I agree with you that we should listen to science.
Could you provide me with your sources? I am curious and would like to follow your reasoning.
Thank you. It's been a dark week.
it is incorrect to assume that virus is more dangerous based on absolute counts - it IS essentially relatively new virus so population does not have immunity and all get sick more or less at once (relatively to millennia of years of influenza) But if you look at percentage of deadly cases - it IS similar to influenza.
couple of months is luckily not long enough to call it " CHRONIC obstructive pulmonary disease" - my cousin had coronaviral infection back in 2018 (yes, 2018, all symptoms of COVID, just a whole year earlier) and her lungs did not work properly about 4 months after she got better, but she is absolutely back to normal over a year as by now. So I have reason to hope that most of those affected would recover likewise!
It is un-ethical to label someone else's differing opinion (quite educated one) as "misinformation", even if it upsets you.
Share these "clinical studies"
I am so sorry to hear that you and your husband have been sick! My husband is extremely high risk since he is already chronically ill, and I am anxious about it, but doing all I can to avoid catching it. As you say, no matter how many precautions you take, you can get it. I send prayers that you continue to feel better and that your husband turns the corner.
I wonder if you should take another test before you take the vaccine? I would guess that your reaction to the vaccine would be enhanced if you have had Covid. At least ask, it might make your decision on what to do more clear to you. I agree that it is a little bit scary to take it, but the alternatives seem much more grim. I am going to take it when it is available to me. Sending good luck to you, Kim. Let us know how it goes. OH, and sorry you have been so sick! It surely sounds like Covid.
Your community is lucky, indeed, but don't let your guard down, it will get there eventually. Stay well!
