Covid

[Gymbearo]

Has anyone had Covid recently and found it’s hit them much harder than previous bouts? I’m wondering if it’s because it’s been a year since I was last vaccinated? Currently 2 weeks in, on steroids and think I probably have a chest infection too!

[Poobah]

My sister has had more vaccinations than me, my last one being 11 months ago, whereas hers was in May. But she's currently got covid (her 3rd infection) and has been admitted to hospital. So it still seems to be quite horrible to have. They've prescribed her Ventolin (she's not asthmatic) and that's helping her. She's had it for at least 2 weeks and she's still testing positive and has low oxygen levels. I'd say this bout is almost as bad as the first one, that she had in April 2020.

[peege]

My first ever bout was in mid June. I felt like celebrating because it was no worse than a cold. I only tested because I felt feverish which is unusual for me. I did however get sinusitis & after a couple of weeks fatigue set in and hasn't lifted yet. My nose is also runny the whole time. Had all the vaccinations and boosters (except this spring's booster as not old enough grrrr). At least this autumn they're lowering the age to 65 - a sure sign that covid is rife imo.

Hope you feel better soon Gymbearo

edit: I believe it's a different strain to previously