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Protecting patient from getting infections from me & others

Posted by raanderson @raanderson, Aug 25, 2019

As a caregiver I'm concerned about bringing germs home when my wife is discharged from the hospital. I regularly attend several public meetings per week where there may be from 20 to 100 people. How safe is this? Should I avoid public meetings?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 19, 2019
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@raanderson

Yes, the kids and grandkids have come over to swim although I think we are just about past swimming season now. We have just kept the kids reasonably far away from my wife. She has a cold right now but is slowly recovering from her chemotherapy. We continue to take the health precautions we learned at Mayo and we are grateful for the tips we have received here.

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Did everyone get their flu shots this season too, @raanderson?

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estrada53 | @estrada53 | Oct 19, 2019

Sure did ...As soon as it was out and let my heart transplant nurse coordinator know. All set for the season. Here's to a healthy fall and winter!

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Oct 19, 2019

Oh yeah! Two weeks ago

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Oct 19, 2019
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@raanderson

Yes, the kids and grandkids have come over to swim although I think we are just about past swimming season now. We have just kept the kids reasonably far away from my wife. She has a cold right now but is slowly recovering from her chemotherapy. We continue to take the health precautions we learned at Mayo and we are grateful for the tips we have received here.

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I’m so happy to hear that everything has gone well so far @raanderson ! Just make sure everyone gets a flu shot!

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Oct 19, 2019
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Did everyone get their flu shots this season too, @raanderson?

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@colleenyoung Got mine 3 weeks ago
Ginger

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