Hello Friends…I realize I disappeared for a couple of days…so I am here to encourage you to practice flu prevention now.
Yes, I have the flu…and this is a post I believe would have helped me if I had practiced flu prevention even just a couple of weeks ago.
Last Wednesday, Mr. B came home from work feeling very bad and he went downhill fast over the next couple of days.
If I had been smart, I would not be sitting here today typing this post with the flu.
Here are key steps I wish I had taken:
- For some reason I got into a habit of getting my flu shots in October. When I was a teacher, they brought in officials to give us the shots in October. My mindset….wrong or not…is that flu season happens later not over Labor Day. My body responds well to the shot. I know that some of you do not respond well to the vaccine. But, if you do and you have not received it yet…go get it now. I have been driving by pharmacies and groceries for a couple of weeks with little signs out front encouraging flu shots and I kept thinking…I need to be sure and do that. Too late.
- As soon as Mr. B showed signs of the flu, I should’ve have taken steps to get Tamiflu. I was so busy caring for him that I did not consider calling about Tamiflu…but I should have.
- Also, something else I have put off too long since moving is getting a primary care physician. It has not been that easy. But I must remain diligent to see that I have one soon. In San Antonio, I had the same one for about 20 years and it was so helpful to have a place that knew me and my history.
- Finally, during the pandemic I began to take a supplement that includes Vitamin C, Elderberry and Zinc in a chewable tablet. I have taken it faithfully every day…until three weeks ago. I allowed it to run out and took my time renewing it. How much it would have helped I do not really know, but I do believe anything we do to build our immunity is a good.
I have done everything on this list…but we were hit hard this time and it is taking a little time to bounce back…but I will.
Actually, finding a place to be comfortable has been the hardest for me. I am not comfortable anywhere.
My biggest battle over the weekend was disappointment in not being able to do everything on my list that I was looking forward to accomplishing over the three days.
But, the house will get decorated..the clothes turned over…and cooking for grands will be done…but for now…I am back to bed.
Please pay attention and practice flu prevention now. I believe it I had been paying closer attention I would not have been hit hard.
This is not one of those paid posts from a pharmaceutical company…just what I am experiencing right now and if I can help you with it, I am going to.
I hope to gradually get the blog back up to speed…miss you guys….now join me as I
KEEP SMILING!!
By Pamela Lutrell
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