Posted on Jan 15, 2022
Want to get omicron and just get it over with? Here's why that's a bad idea
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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/01/15/ [login to see] /get-omicron-symptoms-precautions
Millions of people are testing positive with COVID-19 in the U.S. each week and the FDA warns that most Americans will get the virus at some point. With growing evidence that the omicron variant likely causes milder disease, some people may be thinking: Why not encourage omicron to infect us so we can enjoy life again?
That's not a good idea for many reasons, say infectious disease experts and doctors. Don't throw your mask away and do not even think about hosting a 1970s-style chicken pox party, the omicron version. Here's why:
Millions of people are testing positive with COVID-19 in the U.S. each week and the FDA warns that most Americans will get the virus at some point. With growing evidence that the omicron variant likely causes milder disease, some people may be thinking: Why not encourage omicron to infect us so we can enjoy life again?
That's not a good idea for many reasons, say infectious disease experts and doctors. Don't throw your mask away and do not even think about hosting a 1970s-style chicken pox party, the omicron version. Here's why:
Want to get omicron and just get it over with? Here's why that's a bad idea
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It appears I am somewhat resistant to the virus somehow anyway...I remember attending a "mumps party" and never got it. Finally got the vaccination as an adult in the military. I've been in contact (not intentionally) four times with COVID positive folks but nothing doing...I did have the initial vaccination(s) but no booster and I never wear a mask unless it is required (and I try to stay away from those locations)
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