tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post878891705637676865..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Cold, Flu, Whatcha Gonna Do? by Carol RossPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-76350247615982017262017-01-12T13:10:58.313-08:002017-01-12T13:10:58.313-08:00Flu shot. Antibacterial wipes on the shopping cart...Flu shot. Antibacterial wipes on the shopping cart. Wash hands when I get home. Vitamins. Exercise. Still got the wicked cold thing before Christmas. One year I caught the real flu and took (I think) Theraflu. Boy, it works, but when I saw the doctor, she almost put me in the hospital. Thought I had pneumonia. My heart was racing. But it was from the medication! 😀 Great post, Carol. Hugs to Amy Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-80279830592195520532017-01-12T07:48:11.158-08:002017-01-12T07:48:11.158-08:00Rula, LOVE this! Thank you. I was hoping more peop...Rula, LOVE this! Thank you. I was hoping more people would chime in with their natural home remedies. I like the sound of this cough syrup. Don't be surprise when I email next time we get a cough around here. Your son is right about the antibacterial soaps! I don't use them either. Scientists say good old-fashioned soap and water is best. I understand your other son's germophobic Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-47188134302846745222017-01-12T07:29:27.619-08:002017-01-12T07:29:27.619-08:00Excellent post, Carol! I have one kid who is now i...Excellent post, Carol! I have one kid who is now in control of his ocd germaphobia (seriously) and another who is dead set against any antibacterial gels or wipes because he doesn't want to cause resistant bacteria. We don't use antibacterial soap in the house because it tears my skin up and I'm convinced plain soap and water is best. We do do tons of hand washing lol.<br /><br />And Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-68771354510156381122017-01-11T14:17:15.343-08:002017-01-11T14:17:15.343-08:00Hi Laurie! You're welcome. I think we all know...Hi Laurie! You're welcome. I think we all know this stuff but it never hurts to remind myself. Especially when it seems like everyone I know has at least one sick person in their house right now. I'm not sure I'd be considered a germophobe in the clinical sense but, like you, I do try to be careful. And it's nice to know that the experts tell us that these efforts do pay off. Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-77994677888251941262017-01-11T12:59:13.493-08:002017-01-11T12:59:13.493-08:00Hi Carol!! Thanks for the tips and valuable infor...Hi Carol!! Thanks for the tips and valuable information. I don't think I'm a fanatic when it comes to avoiding catching illnesses from others, but I do try to take precautions when I go to public places. I use sanitary wipes to wipe down shopping cart handles (carry them in my bag), and watch out for folks that I see leaving restrooms without washing their hands (yuck), or for those who Laurie Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251033150576051700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-16499463412221627502017-01-11T11:40:10.344-08:002017-01-11T11:40:10.344-08:00Oh, LeAnne, I'm so sorry): There are really so...Oh, LeAnne, I'm so sorry): There are really some nasty bugs going around. It's like the viruses are taking a cue from this winter weather and upping their games. Get well soon!Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-65480428938768103512017-01-11T11:38:44.367-08:002017-01-11T11:38:44.367-08:00Me, too, Muriel! It's really pretty, but such ...Me, too, Muriel! It's really pretty, but such a mess. Two of my friends in neighboring towns are already out of power. I feel like we're next. I've been scrambling around doing dishes, laundry, and trying to finish up revisions, lol!Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-81355773445153965792017-01-11T11:25:17.314-08:002017-01-11T11:25:17.314-08:00I sure could have used this post a few days ago! I...I sure could have used this post a few days ago! I've been sicker than a dog since Saturday. After 17 years of teaching kindergarten, not much brings me down, but something got me good! Great information. I'll have to remember all that. :)LeAnne Bristowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501073617194057481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-22303309317021697532017-01-11T11:03:45.447-08:002017-01-11T11:03:45.447-08:00We have snow, too! Quite a bit for us and it'...We have snow, too! Quite a bit for us and it's still falling! So glad I don't have to be anywhere.Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-30077292691884926682017-01-11T09:38:56.703-08:002017-01-11T09:38:56.703-08:00Teaching school was probably a good way to build u...Teaching school was probably a good way to build up your immune system(: My sisters are both elementary school teachers and there is always something going around. Although, right now it seems worse than usual.Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-41645419038728741032017-01-11T09:22:50.167-08:002017-01-11T09:22:50.167-08:00Thanks for the reminders, Liz. It's important ...Thanks for the reminders, Liz. It's important to take precautions, which is something I learned when I was raising kids and teaching school. Bless their little souls, they were like walking petrie dishes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-68755454822823327542017-01-11T08:37:04.871-08:002017-01-11T08:37:04.871-08:00Lol! I know, Muriel! I didn't mean to get quit...Lol! I know, Muriel! I didn't mean to get quite so carried away. But you know how that research thing goes sometimes. Sorry about your cold! I'm always amazed when my husband gets something and I don't and vice versa. I think overall general health is super important, especially for recovery. My dad swore by a toddy, too. He usually used tea. We woke up to about 6 inches snow this Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37095112477305997012017-01-11T08:27:12.112-08:002017-01-11T08:27:12.112-08:00Okay, Carol, you get the Roz Denny Fox Award for m...Okay, Carol, you get the Roz Denny Fox Award for most informative and educational post. This is great! Still in the middle of a not-too-terrible cold. Always use DayQuill and MyQuill and wash my hands constantly so Ron doesn't get it - but I have to stay so close to help him with everything that it's almost a given he'll get it, though I try. We're both generally pretty Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-83024505746473067492017-01-11T08:23:45.051-08:002017-01-11T08:23:45.051-08:00Hopefully, that shot will protect you when you for...Hopefully, that shot will protect you when you forget, Patricia. (At least where the flu is concerned.) People knowingly spreading their germs makes me furious, too. It's not about them being tough, it's about making other people sick! I have a 90-year-old father-in-law and when someone knowingly exposes him to something I just want to shake them.Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-26394342938022267282017-01-11T08:10:41.391-08:002017-01-11T08:10:41.391-08:00I get the flu shot as well, but like Pam, rarely r...I get the flu shot as well, but like Pam, rarely remember to sanitize my hands until it's too late. And I get furious with people how 'soldier on' bringing their illnesses to work or wherever. If you have a cold or the flu, STAY home until you're not contagious. Thanks for a timely article.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-52874188706252054932017-01-11T07:48:37.669-08:002017-01-11T07:48:37.669-08:00So sorry, Tara! It's just terrible out there r...So sorry, Tara! It's just terrible out there right now, germ wise. Yes, keep drinking that lemon water and taking your VC! Some chicken soup and a hot toddy wouldn't be a bad idea either(;Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-4417181860809456962017-01-11T07:46:52.185-08:002017-01-11T07:46:52.185-08:00Lol about the kids and germs! Thank you for making...Lol about the kids and germs! Thank you for making me laugh, Pam. I didn't intend for this post to be quite so long, but once I started reading about the flu I couldn't seem to stop. You know how that research thing goes... Yes, that might fall in with my germ/flu phobia. I know what you mean about not saying how long it's been since you've had the flu - you don't want to jinxCarol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-5301826529367085192017-01-11T07:42:12.759-08:002017-01-11T07:42:12.759-08:00Thank you, Roz. Yes, it seems like everyone I know...Thank you, Roz. Yes, it seems like everyone I know has at least one sick person in their house right now. And you're doing everything right. And my research revealed that it all can work. My dad also swore by a hot toddy. Of course, he liked one every now and then when he wasn't sick, too(: As for this crazy weather - we woke up to another 5 inches of snow this morning. Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-29227051051410221812017-01-11T07:38:29.497-08:002017-01-11T07:38:29.497-08:00Thanks, Kate! Oh those airplane rides freak me out...Thanks, Kate! Oh those airplane rides freak me out germ-wise. I imagine the plane as giant flying petri dish. Hope you had wonderful trip(:Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-25501014100245771392017-01-11T07:36:05.038-08:002017-01-11T07:36:05.038-08:00Good for you for getting that shot! Experts are te...Good for you for getting that shot! Experts are telling us it pays off. I know what you mean about kids and germs, Lol! My sisters are both elementary school teachers and I think that has "encouraged" my germophobia! Hand washing is a great habit to establish in your little guy as young as possible. Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-25018066178983167942017-01-11T07:33:03.724-08:002017-01-11T07:33:03.724-08:00Great timing for your post, Carol. I came down wit...Great timing for your post, Carol. I came down with a cold this week! I've been drinking lots of hot lemon water and taking Vit C, so I can confirm I feel much better already! A very timely topic, that's for sure.Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-75024322447795591292017-01-11T07:32:50.950-08:002017-01-11T07:32:50.950-08:00Wow, I felt like I was reading a magazine article....Wow, I felt like I was reading a magazine article. You need to send this in...<br /> I'm surrounded by kids -mine, the neighbors, the ones I teach - and if a germ shows up at my house, I usually asked it "Would you like a juice box?"<br />I go to the store when I can squeeze in time and by the time I remember there's a sanitizer, I'm in the cereal aisle. I don't get Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-59141608840018109912017-01-11T07:31:51.680-08:002017-01-11T07:31:51.680-08:00Thanks, Liz! Getting your flu shot is a huge preve...Thanks, Liz! Getting your flu shot is a huge preventative tool, especially in those years where they get the strain right. I think a bit of luck plays into it as well. I always attribute it to that when my husband gets something and I don't or vice versa. Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-51343826726098066832017-01-11T07:29:24.388-08:002017-01-11T07:29:24.388-08:00I'm so glad to hear I'm not alone, Jill! T...I'm so glad to hear I'm not alone, Jill! There are some really nasty bugs going around right now. And I think our germaphobe tendencies might really be preventing us from getting sick. ACarol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-73499341297992448922017-01-11T07:09:50.347-08:002017-01-11T07:09:50.347-08:00Good post and timely as I know a lot of people who...Good post and timely as I know a lot of people who are sick. I do some of those things. Use the sanitizer on grocery carts and carry some in my purse for if I eat out after shopping. I get irritated with people who go places sick and say it's allergies. I do get flu shot. I wondered if you were going to mention the hot toddy. My folks swore by them. Amy and your daughter---get well. Everyone rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.com