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he answer to that is a definite “maybe.” Many people are able to clear a SARS-Cov-2 infection after two to four weeks. Some, of course, never clear the infection, and become part of the Covid-19 mortality statistics. Of the survivors, after they clear the infection, are there any lingering effects that could pose problems? For many, the answer is “yes.” Continue reading
We have seen how the lethality of Covid-19 rises exponentially with age. It is such that if a person over 80 years old catches the disease, the odds of survival are not good.
There is a reason why older people are much more likely to die of Covid-19 than are their children and grandchildren. From about the age of puberty onward, the human immune system declines in its ability to protect us from a host of threats, including Covid-19. One of the prime drivers of this decline is a condition called thymic involution, which is the decline in size and function of the thymus gland. Continue reading
There are several things you can do, that will reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19. You could:
There are two main ways to gain immunity to Covid-19. The first is to have had a previous Covid-19 infection. This is not recommended. If your first encounter with the SARS-Cov-2 virus kills you, your state of immunity becomes a moot point. Even if it doesn’t kill you, symptomatic Covid-19 is no picnic. Even an asymptomatic case is something to be avoided. Asymptomatic infected people can still infect the people around them, possibly with serious consequences. Continue reading
Four weeks ago, I told you about my experience getting a Covid-19 vaccination. I had an adventure booking an appointment, and at getting to the Walgreen’s store where the injections were being given, but the injection itself was no big deal. There was a little soreness the next day at the spot where the jab was administered, but that was it. No other post-injection side effects. A couple of days ago, I received my second shot, and this time the experience has been different. Continue reading