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Post by Januinely~me on Feb 8, 2018 17:17:16 GMT -5
I've had a cold since Monday. I'm not nearly as stuffed up, not needing to blow my nose as often (and what does come out is totally clear) and I'm not sneezing much at all. My head feels pretty clear actually. My question is --- am I still contagious? I'm supposed to have company tomorrow, one of them being a baby and don't want to spread germs if I still have them. I'm thinking I should probably postpone the visit to be on the safe side but wanted to ask your opinion since you're a nurse. Thanks so much!  |
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Post by cshoremom on Feb 8, 2018 18:21:41 GMT -5
It sounds like you have a regular cold. Colds are contagious the day before symptoms begin and for up to a week , as long as you are having symptoms.
No fever, right? Clear mucus... are you coughing?? Thinking it would probably be up to your guests. You coukd tell them what your symptoms are.Your cold is on its way out... as long as you are not coughing or have a fever it would probably be ok. But run it by them... they may want to hold off their visit. And if not, just really good handwashing before handling food Use Clorox or Lysol wipes to wipe down surfaces and hsndles..... Purell... limited contact with the baby
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Post by Januinely~me on Feb 8, 2018 19:03:19 GMT -5
It seems to be a regular cold, no fever and no coughing. I'll let them decide whether they still want to come or not. Thanks so much for your help |
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Post by cshoremom on Feb 11, 2018 16:56:58 GMT -5
What did you end up doing Jan??? Hope you are back to feeling great!  |
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Post by Januinely~me on Feb 11, 2018 20:10:20 GMT -5
Thanks for checking in Cshore I ended up cancelling the visit. I just didn't want to risk spreading any lingering germs. Yesterday morning I woke up feeling pretty much back to normal, though so we got together!  I'm so thankful to be feeling good again. I had bad cabin fever after being stuck in the house for 5 days! |
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