Cold and Flu Season
Shared ladle, shared destiny
Shared waiting room cough
******** A note from an ER nurse ********
Why, during the most contagious time of the year, do we decide to share food at potlucks and family gatherings? I motion to move all of these lovely holidays to the summer.
Cover your cough, everyone. And wash your hands. A lot.
-written from an overwhelmed triage desk
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Comments (7)
This is way too relatable. I spent a long night in an ER waiting room with my sister during our flu season when her asthma flared, shared coughs were definitely not comforting.
Exactly how I feel after coming home. You got it so well. One endless cough that feels like it just ripples through all of us. And the nurse is totally right...
SO true. I have a nasty flu at the moment, and have been trying to wear a mask and eat away from folks whenever family have been gathering...cheers to your thoughtfulness!
Because humans are dumb, lol.
“Flu symptoms” I hate to tell you this but it’s not just the symptoms you have…
as someone currently coughing up shit, this hit hard! i dont even celebrate! get them told, sir!
You’re a brave soldier, soldier!