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BigmanPigman

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85. My N95 masks are my best friends.

Tue Nov 7, 2023, 10:02 PM

Nov 2023

I have been wearing them and even when it got hot outside I still used them. I think between that, getting vaxxed when I am able to get them, not letting anyone in my apt. and avoiding crowds has likely been the main reason I haven't had it so far. Knock wood!

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DU Poll: Have you ever had Covid (that you know of) [View all] BigmanPigman Nov 2023 OP

I've stayed up-to-date on vaccines and boosters but tested positive in January struggle4progress Nov 2023 #1

It's no shock... RussBLib Nov 2023 #2

I never tested positive sabbat hunter Nov 2023 #3

I was mildly symptomatic and tested negative. Less than a week later my spouse had same symptoms and tested positive! Freethinker65 Nov 2023 #4

When I was practicing, I was infected by patients. Marcus IM Nov 2023 #5

Never had it as far as I know xmas74 Nov 2023 #6

Holy cats. Thank goodness you got through it. mahina Nov 2023 #56

I'm a Medicaid navigator in a hospital xmas74 Nov 2023 #63

I hope they paid you for doing two jobs mahina Nov 2023 #71

Wishing you complete permanent recovery from all of that, mahina Nov 2023 #73

The week before Thanksgiving 2019. I ended up in the hospital the week after, ... marble falls Nov 2023 #7

Wow, you were one of the "firsts" BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #10

Yes, I remember late January watching a video from China about COVID. C Moon Nov 2023 #51

I had it the same week. I was supposed to cook for about 12 people on Thanksgiving. Lochloosa Nov 2023 #79

I have not had so much as sniffles since before Covid yellowdogintexas Nov 2023 #8

Up to date vaccinations and had it twice. EllieBC Nov 2023 #9

How were they different? BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #12

The first time all I had was EllieBC Nov 2023 #13

That makes sense BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #19

Once. Igel Nov 2023 #11

When I taught K-6 I was sick every year BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #16

I see 400+ a day AwakeAtLast Nov 2023 #35

400 a day of covid? Chuuku Davis Nov 2023 #57

400+ kids a day. School teacher? nt. druidity33 Nov 2023 #81

Nope, but I am retired and a bit of a recluse... Wounded Bear Nov 2023 #14

You sound a lot like my situation for the last 3+ years BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #21

Me, too. I've been fortunate Deuxcents Nov 2023 #53

I had really bad pneumonia BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #59

Have had worse colds homegirl Nov 2023 #15

Yeah caught it after booster Johonny Nov 2023 #29

Had once with no symptoms unc70 Nov 2023 #17

Twice. Like a moderate cold both times. A day in bed and 2-3 days moving slowly. WarGamer Nov 2023 #18

Vaxxed and boosted but got a mild case of Omicron. mzmolly Nov 2023 #20

Yep, and I know exactly where I got it too... hunter Nov 2023 #22

I hope you got her flowers for that. BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #23

Oh yeah, I was in the dog house. hunter Nov 2023 #42

My wife and I had one asymptomatic case early on (April 2020) We have been in experimental vax trials Celerity Nov 2023 #24

Vaxxed and boosted and got Omicron twice several months apart. Greybnk48 Nov 2023 #25

Option... Pasta 1 Nov 2023 #26

Welcome to DU. area51 Nov 2023 #34

July last year. Gout attack at the same time. underpants Nov 2023 #27

Yep, twice. CaptainTruth Nov 2023 #28

Last fall I waited 1 week too long to get my booster. The weekend I was going to get my shot I got Covid Quixote1818 Nov 2023 #30

I've so much as had a sniffle. KentuckyWoman Nov 2023 #31

Twice confirmed DetroitLegalBeagle Nov 2023 #32

I had a really bad " flu" in January 2020. kimbutgar Nov 2023 #33

I had that too! BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #36

In 2020 I got very sick, sepsis and a year later multigraincracker Nov 2023 #70

Before it was COVID! WVreaper Nov 2023 #37

I never heard of Covid-toe BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #38

More than once n/t OhioChick Nov 2023 #39

In May of 2022. Danmel Nov 2023 #40

Did your doctor give your husband a reason BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #41

Exposed once and.. Who_Me Nov 2023 #43

Just last week isitreal Nov 2023 #44

What are the symptoms of the new strain. BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #50

no Skittles Nov 2023 #45

Weve discussed that at work xmas74 Nov 2023 #64

Mild case Mz Pip Nov 2023 #46

3 times jcgoldie Nov 2023 #47

Yep, had it in February IronLionZion Nov 2023 #48

I went a long time avoiding it, but... LudwigPastorius Nov 2023 #49

I got it in the first round, before the vaccines came out. lees1975 Nov 2023 #52

At least twice IbogaProject Nov 2023 #54

Managed to avoid it for 3 1/2 Years- until this last week Pachamama Nov 2023 #55

FYI from my Med School Kid Explaining Loss of taste and smell - Hint: It's a good thing Pachamama Nov 2023 #58

I'm going to nave to bring a copy of this to BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #65

Drat! That makes sense. Easterncedar Jul 2024 #91

I believe I got it in January 2020 coming home from Mexico. bluesbassman Nov 2023 #60

Fully vaccinated and have an interesting story. airplaneman Nov 2023 #61

My mom did something similar BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #67

I am the last member of my family who has not had COVID LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2023 #62

I just said, "Wow, seven!" BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #68

I am over 65 and so got a booster back in May LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2023 #83

Yes, in December of '21. Elessar Zappa Nov 2023 #66

Yes July '22 and fully vaccinated Freddie Nov 2023 #69

Not that I know of... IrishAfricanAmerican Nov 2023 #72

First time was this last Sept sky_masterson Nov 2023 #74

Everybody in my immediate household Dorian Gray Nov 2023 #75

Twice, in spite of keeping faithfully up to date on all vaxes and boosters. ariadne0614 Nov 2023 #76

Twice Covid I accidentally hit once Duncanpup Nov 2023 #77

Voted No ProfessorGAC Nov 2023 #78

Nope, we stayed up to date with the vaccinations. Emile Nov 2023 #80

2xs -last 2 Christmases after required participation in commencement Iris Nov 2023 #82

As far as I know I have not had it and since March 2020 I have not even had a sniffle. Raftergirl Nov 2023 #84

My N95 masks are my best friends. BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #85

Had to switch my answer from no to yes. Crunchy Frog Nov 2023 #86

Uh oh! BigmanPigman Nov 2023 #87

Yes when I was doing a fair amount of traveling. TBF May 2024 #88

I see that this is an older thread that has popped up - I wonder TBF May 2024 #89

I always get a booster, why not? BigmanPigman May 2024 #90