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I will add my 2 cents here. I got the pneumonia vaccine shot ten years ago. I had an allergic reaction to it, and was told not to get the second shot or any other pneumonia vaccines. My reaction was quite strong and scared me. So, I understand being cautious about getting vaccines. I have had pneumonia more than once, which was why I wanted the vaccine. Now, I am extra cautious about being around people who are coughing or are apparently sick. I wash my hands all the time and I use hand sanitizer when I'm out in public. I found some sanitizing wipes, at Costco I think, that I take with us when we travel. That way I can wipe down TV remotes, door handles, airplane tables and armrests, etc. If the flu is still active when we go to Tahiti in March, I will get an antibacterial face mask to wear.
I do get the flu shot (extra strong one for those over 65) each year. I had the flu in the 1950s when I was about 4 years old. I remember the doctor coming to the house and examining me. My mom and I were quarantined. I also had the Hong Kong flu in the 1970s. My ex-husband and I were so sick I just wanted to die. I hope to never have another real flu! If you've ever had it, you don't want to repeat it again. I hope this is helpful for @peach414144
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Jumping in: Watching a talk show, a female specialist in airborne diseases, said to buy Curad Anti Viral masks. Keeps one in her purse. Amazon, & my Walgreens carry them and they look like the masks dentists wear and have a built in anti Viral protectant. Looked like the paper ones, not the heavy grade dome shape. Walgreens holding a box for me. Will buy tomorrow. She also said Vitamin D3 and Vitamin C. Sad that various strains of influenza and spinal menegitis have to spike from around January through May. Scares me that people can die within one day of symptoms. Was surprised to hear that migrating birds' droppings can infect the water ways as they fly south. Am trying to stay positive , get enough sleep and practice good hygiene.
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@gailb That must have been frightening for you to have an allergic reaction to the pneumonia vaccine. I wipe down shopping carts all the time and use hand sanitizer. I'm envious of your trip to Tahiti! When my husband was in the Navy, Tahiti was a port visit for his ship. Since we lived in Hawaii at the time and it made for a relatively short plane ride, a few of the wives made the trip. With 2 kids in college it wasn't in the cards for me to go.
Gail, can you tell us more about an antibacterial face mask? How does it differ from a paper mask from the doctor's office?