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Blues Heron

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8. This is covid season not flu season, you should get tested

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 09:26 AM

Jul 19

You are still in the window where Paxlovid could make a difference- it must be taken within first five days. Good luck, I heard that sore throat with the latest strain is no picnic.

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Today is day four with the flu. [View all] MIButterfly Jul 19 OP

Hugs Duncanpup Jul 19 #1

Thanks, Duncanpup! MIButterfly Jul 19 #3

I sure hope so. Duncanpup Jul 19 #5

Drink as much liquid as you can The Blue Flower Jul 19 #2

Thank you, The Blue Flower! MIButterfly Jul 19 #4

If you get any worse, go to the ER. multigraincracker Jul 19 #6

I feel for you, MiButterfly Diamond_Dog Jul 19 #7

This is covid season not flu season, you should get tested Blues Heron Jul 19 #8

It's funny. When I had my annual physical in May, I asked about the COVID booster MIButterfly Jul 19 #11

Call the local hospital MuseRider Jul 19 #9

I know 2 people who've had serious pneumonia the last couple months, one hospitalized. Please chia Jul 19 #10