Yes, it is cold and flu season. We can get our flu shots this month. Seniors over 65 have been able to get them before this.
Son K caught a cold and cough a few weeks ago. Then I got it. I went to get some cough drops and some Tylenol Cold tablets. The reason for Tylenol is that people with high blood pressure like son K and myself can take it without adverse effects. Advil and other popular cough remedies can affect your blood pressure medicines.
We have since recovered.
I hardly get a cold..and if I ever got one, it's always from my husband who has his flu shot yearly.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're feeling better, Christine. We all got the flu shot and the COVID vaccine. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we'll be OK this season.
ReplyDeleteQuite a good preparation!
ReplyDeleteThat’s good to know Christine, thank you. I hope you and your son are well over that by now. We will be getting our shots on Monday.
ReplyDeleteCareful mixing all of that over the counter stuff. I prefer using stuff with one ingredient only in it. Then I can choose if I want the additional meds, like for congestion, antihistamine, expectorants, etc. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteWhen I have the feeling a flu or cough arrives I take Acerola, usually it helps.
ReplyDeleteI felt like I was fighting a cold the other day. Luckily, it didn't end up being cold. Glad to hear you are feeling better though. Colds just take the edge off you without making you so sick you need to be laid up for days. As you probably know. :)
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot of all kinds of flu going around now. Glad you're okay now.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. All those are just cough drops and the one pkg of Tylenol Cold. But you are right cough drops contain a lot of stuff too.
ReplyDeleteI got over my cold but this weather has stirred up my arthritis. Glad you and your son are better.
ReplyDeleteAfter visiting my daughter, I have a little titch of a cold. Then again, it could be all the chrysanthemums my husband brought in the house to save from the frost.
ReplyDeleteHope you get better soon :D
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that you've been under the weather, Christine, but it sounds like you're on the mend. Because of blood pressure issues, I have to be mindful of what I take, too. Here's hoping NOT to fall ill this winter!
ReplyDeleteGood to know this about BP. But remember that Tylenol can damage your liver.
ReplyDeleteUp till now I haven't had a cold or cough. I've had my flu shot and get my nect Corona shot in February, one year after the last one. I hope we all keep healthy! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteGlad you have recovered. When I feel a cold is on the way, I usually take Echinacea, and it seems to help.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the advice! Aloha!
ReplyDeletePleased you have now recovered.
ReplyDeleteIt is important to be aware of any contra-indications when taking medication.
All the best Jan
Gigi I knew about the liver danger but try to use only as needed
ReplyDeleteI got my flu shot. But my asthma been acting up. Shame on it.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on
Siempre es bueno cuidarse. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteGood info to know. I do try to have some of these kind of meds on hand.
ReplyDeleteI had the flu last year and ended up working through it
ReplyDeleteI guess I;m lucky. And I have never had a flu shot in my life.
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