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Hi I'm a childcare worker with mild copd ,

I'm not sure because I'm mild should I be self isolating. ?

If my family have their way I should not leave the house are they overreacting ? I saw the list of vulnerable persons and it states people much worse than me .

But others say if you get the flu jab

I'm so unsure what to do ?

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sassy59

You are at risk Elder1. Stay safe xxx

You have copd. You may not be in the most severe category but you should be socially distancing. This means not being with children who are little virus spreaders

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Damon1864Volunteer in reply to

I agree. Have a good day everyone and stay safe 😊 Bernadette xx

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O2Trees in reply to

Agreed. Children are superspreaders - they dont generally get very ill so likely to be the nursery with the virus without anyone knowing. And that is a risk to you, Elder 1.

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hypercat54 in reply to

Thank you Lp. I am mild too and have been thoroughly chastised as I am not self isolating. Like everyone I am practising social distancing. x

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O2Trees in reply to hypercat54

It's a really hard thing isnt it Bev? I know you live on your own which is hard. Mental health is important but you could be as chipper as anything but that still wont protect you from catching the virus. Im having zoom meetings with friends which are lovely - everyone had a drink together last night. But Im hopeless on setting up social media so have relied on my friend to do that for me.

Could your darts team set that up? Personally Im doing a combo of social distancing and self-isolating as feels appropriate. And constant hand washes! I know Im not putting myself or others at risk when I take a walk in the woods! I was temporarily blocked just now, presumably for a recent reply being reported. Which goes to show how tense things are at the moment.

Thinking of you, take good care of yourself and stay safe, jean xx

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hypercat54 in reply to O2Trees

Thank you Jean dear you are a good friend. Stay safe and well. Bev 😀🧡xx

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corriena

Your family love you. for your health stay home for thear sake stay home .

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