We wear our masks in supermarkets and crowded places. As you say it does seem to remind folk about ‘social distancing’ and so far no one’s seemed offended … not that we’d change our behaviour if they did.
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Simply on the subject of the vaccines, the purpose of the flu and the Covid vaccines is the same. That is to say, reduce the effect of the illness if you do contract it. Nobody in the medical sector has ever said that the vaccine prevents anybody contracting either flu or Covid.
To my mind those who say there is no point having the vaccine because it doesn't stop you getting ill are either misunderstanding the point, or are simply stupid.
NDN has Covid at the moment … hes had the jabs he’s due for but he’s not eligible for the Autumn booster yet. He says he’s ‘feeling rotten but not too bad really’ and is trying to keep away from his wife as much as possible.
He spent a lot of yesterday sitting in the sunshine in the garden. His wife had Covid about a year ago … she ‘isolated’ in the house and he didn’t catch it from her so they hope they manage the same this time. I left their Cornish Fairings and fudge on their doorstep!
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I think too many people are dismissing COVID as a serious disease. They are forgetting that the protection offered by the vaccine is decreasing, the longer ago it is they had it, and the fact we are now in flu season. Flu combined with COVID, could be a very nasty illness.
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
There’s no immunisation against COVID. We need to take care.
Agreed. Very few immunisations have given 100% protection, which explains why few diseases have been totally eradicated. Note that I do say 'few' as some have been, or seem to have been, totally eradicated.
I think too many people are dismissing COVID as a serious disease. They are forgetting that the protection offered by the vaccine is decreasing, the longer ago it is they had it, and the fact we are now in flu season. Flu combined with COVID, could be a very nasty illness.
My wife had the Covid and flu boosters on Saturday. By Sunday she felt awful and is only back to 'normal' today. I do use the word 'normal' with caution when referring to the dear lady.
Numbers do indeed seem to be increasing but I think it pays to read all the data.. I wont be boarding up my windows just yet - I need to go out & earn a living. I'd be more concerned (primarily for those on low income, the old & infirm) who maybe at risk because they can't afford to buy good food or heat their homes this winter...there's no jab against hyperthermia.
No one thinks you should board up your windows, or stop going to work, but it is a risk, particularly if you are older, or otherwise weaker. Too many eligible people are not having their vaccines.
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
If everyone who's eligible had the vaccines and everyone kept up the simplest of measures we'd be in a better state without most people needing to completely isolate themselves at home. By simple measures I mean good hand hygiene (we're all still doing that, right? It's such a no-brainer) and mask wearing when in busy crowded places.
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We need to take care.
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When you don't even know who's in the team
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Agreed. Very few immunisations have given 100% protection, which explains why few diseases have been totally eradicated. Note that I do say 'few' as some have been, or seem to have been, totally eradicated.
My wife had the Covid and flu boosters on Saturday. By Sunday she felt awful and is only back to 'normal' today. I do use the word 'normal' with caution when referring to the dear lady.
https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/conditionsanddiseases/articles/coronaviruscovid19latestinsights/Overview
Numbers do indeed seem to be increasing but I think it pays to read all the data.. I wont be boarding up my windows just yet - I need to go out & earn a living.
I'd be more concerned (primarily for those on low income, the old & infirm) who maybe at risk because they can't afford to buy good food or heat their homes this winter...there's no jab against hyperthermia.
Too many eligible people are not having their vaccines.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border