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oldsoftie

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48. Eventually pretty much ALL of us are going to get it.

Sat Jul 30, 2022, 09:15 PM

Jul 2022

With the very infectious strains it'll just be nearly impossible to not get it. unless you just never go anywhere or do anything with anyone.
Thankfully these latest strains, while much more infectious, aren't as severe as the Delta was.

New shots in fall for the new variants.

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So, Covid has finally landed in our house. Paxlovid is not an option [View all] AllyCat Jul 2022 OP

Good God! Incredible! At a minimum, a strong letter to the urgent care owner.... Karadeniz Jul 2022 #1

I think more effective SCantiGOP Jul 2022 #11

THIS !!!! Talitha Jul 2022 #69

Yes! Karadeniz Jul 2022 #71

We're SO fucked up. It's tragic. But sending healing ❤️‍🩹 thoughts live love laugh Jul 2022 #2

Thank you. He has mild symptoms and is ticked because it messed with our plans for the day. AllyCat Jul 2022 #9

I'd get his name and file a report with the licensing board. nt Phoenix61 Jul 2022 #3

👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 Please do this. onecaliberal Jul 2022 #5

Planning on it. She wouldn't give me his name. AllyCat Jul 2022 #22

Then file the complaint without his name. Ms. Toad Jul 2022 #38

Yup. AllyCat Jul 2022 #39

Wouldn't provide the "treating" physicians name??? ret5hd Jul 2022 #77

HEAR HERE! Anti-tCON Jul 2022 #79

I hope you get it. It kicked the virus out of me. SYFROYH Jul 2022 #4

Good news! I'm hoping Monday is not too late. AllyCat Jul 2022 #10

3 of my friends had Covid last week mgardener Jul 2022 #6

"Take two Clorox tablets and call me in the morning" 70sEraVet Jul 2022 #7

Be sure to get the diet Clorox - not the one with sugar in it n/t. airplaneman Jul 2022 #40

Jeez. UV light anyone? AllyCat Jul 2022 #58

Here is an online provider, and they have doctors in Wisconsin. There are options with and without deurbano Jul 2022 #8

Thank you! I will give them a call. AllyCat Jul 2022 #12

How long after finishing paxlovid did your husband get rebound and how long does the rebound last? Solomon Jul 2022 #19

He had symptoms/tested positive/started Paxlovid on July 18th, then tested negative on the 22nd. deurbano Jul 2022 #44

Thank you! Solomon Aug 2022 #82

"there are different kinds of science" area51 Jul 2022 #13

Trump science Celerity Jul 2022 #70

That Urgent care Rebl2 Jul 2022 #14

Finally got through to his MD's after hours. Waiting for a call back. AllyCat Jul 2022 #23

Of course DENVERPOPS Jul 2022 #49

If they won't adhere to medical standard they shouldn't be licensed. This isn't Gaugamela Jul 2022 #15

I'm so sorry, Lefta Dissenter Jul 2022 #16

That so-called doctor has no right to deny treatment with FDA authorized Paxlovid! ARPad95 Jul 2022 #17

Covid finally got me last Saturday night. I've done everything one could do to avoid it. Solomon Jul 2022 #18

This source says a few days after stopping treatment luv2fly Jul 2022 #21

Makes me Rebl2 Jul 2022 #56

My son and his wife MFM008 Jul 2022 #20

??? Will have to look that up. Betel palm? AllyCat Jul 2022 #34

No, betel palm is not a treatment for covid. LisaL Jul 2022 #43

Fascinating. Thanks. AllyCat Jul 2022 #74

Bebtelovimab MFM008 Aug 2022 #81

Pharmacists can prescribe Paxlovid directly Freddie Jul 2022 #24

Yeah, Walgreens wouldn't do it. AllyCat Jul 2022 #25

Obviously the urgent care center does not subscribe to best practices. halfulglas Jul 2022 #26

I've seen this happen too 1WorldHope Jul 2022 #27

I tested positive earler in July COL Mustard Jul 2022 #28

If he's vaxxed, I can see why a doc might be reluctant to prescribe it. Warpy Jul 2022 #29

Paxlovid works in vaccinated individuals. LisaL Jul 2022 #33

And that is a reasonable explanation. AllyCat Jul 2022 #35

If not, he'll still be within the window to take it on Monday Warpy Jul 2022 #45

Just got a call from after hours nurse. Of course, AllyCat Jul 2022 #52

I got it too. About 3-1/2 weeks ago. My husband brought it to me Texin Jul 2022 #30

No kidding Texin! Hope you are fully recovered soon! AllyCat Jul 2022 #36

This variant (I believe it's the BA-5.1 or whatev) has "rebound" propensities. Texin Jul 2022 #75

Eventually pretty much ALL of us are going to get it. oldsoftie Jul 2022 #48

I wonder if he "believes in" ivermectin? 3catwoman3 Jul 2022 #31

OMG. That is horrific. SunSeeker Jul 2022 #32

this site prescribes paxlovid online, apparently: Liberty Belle Jul 2022 #37

Maybe a dumb question, sorry, but "because of woo"? TheBeam19 Jul 2022 #41

Anti science, pseudoscience, new-agey beliefs. AllyCat Jul 2022 #51

Thank you. TheBeam19 Jul 2022 #67

Your primary care doc should be able to prescribe it tomorrow morning IronLionZion Jul 2022 #42

My husband just got diagnosed with covid Tree Lady Jul 2022 #46

My husband also wasn't wearing his mask once the mandate ended and got Covid liberal_mama Jul 2022 #53

this is how it spreads Skittles Jul 2022 #54

It disgusts me so much when people aren't willing to wear masks or take any precautions liberal_mama Jul 2022 #59

Thanks trying Tree Lady Jul 2022 #55

That's how my husband acted too. Then he shamelessly tells me that he needed a Covid test liberal_mama Jul 2022 #60

preach it, sister Skittles Jul 2022 #64

sounds like they need to be fired for messing with peoples iives . AllaN01Bear Jul 2022 #47

Can you tell us what state this is going on in? nt LAS14 Jul 2022 #50

Wisconsin. One of the states that does not allow pharmacists to AllyCat Jul 2022 #57

Letter to the state licensing board. 3Hotdogs Jul 2022 #61

*sigh* Lithos Jul 2022 #62

I have COVID right now madville Jul 2022 #63

Is that what Biden took? I'd be glad cuz he's infected again! nt Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2022 #65

You misunderstand how Paxlovid works. dawg Jul 2022 #76

Ok thanks. Rebound case different than getting it again :) Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2022 #78

GOOGLE REVIEW!!!!! They will see it on a google review plus others will too. Maraya1969 Jul 2022 #66

Perfect. Will do. AllyCat Jul 2022 #68

Please report him to your State Medical Board. Roisin Ni Fiachra Jul 2022 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jul 2022 #73

Two of my law partners have used Paxloid and had great results LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2022 #80

Hopefully, all taken care of now, he's well soon and you stay well. Hortensis Aug 2022 #83