The San Diego Sickness Sideshow: What Plague Hath Taken Our Fair City?
San Diego! Land of sunshine, beaches, and... what's that going around these days? Feeling a tickle in your throat? Body achin' like you wrestled a particularly grumpy sea lion? Fear not, fellow San Diegans, for we shall delve into the mysterious maladies plaguing our paradise.
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| What Illness Is Going Around San Diego |
The Usual Suspects:
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- COVID-19: Our unwelcome friend from the past two years is still hanging around, with a new variant, the ominously named JN.1, taking center stage. Don't worry, though, vaccines and boosters are your best defense against this party crasher.
- The Flu: Just when you thought COVID stole all the limelight, influenza swoops in to remind us it can be a real jerk too. Stock up on tissues, San Diego, this flu season looks like a doozy.
- RSV: Remember that childhood cold that made you wheeze like a rusty fog horn? RSV is back, and it's not just for kids anymore. Adults, beware!
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Is it the Zombie Apocalypse?
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Relax, folks. While these viruses are a drag, it's not the end of days (unless you forgot sunscreen and end up a lobster person, but that's a different story). Most cases are mild, and with some TLC (tender loving care, not that other TLC) and maybe some questionable reality TV marathons, you'll be back to conquering waves or arguing about the best fish tacos in no time.
Here's How to Dodge the Dreaded Sick Bay:
- Wash those hands like you just wrestled a pelican covered in guacamole! Seriously, soap and water are your best friends.
- Channel your inner hermit crab and avoid close contact with the sniffles and sneezes. Give people some space, even if it means pretending to be super engrossed in your phone.
- Disinfect surfaces like a ninja. Doorknobs, light switches, that remote your roommate keeps hoarding – give them a good germ-killing wipe down.
- Sleep is your superpower! Catch those Zzzzs to keep your immune system fighting fit.
**How To Frequently Asked Questions:
- How To Avoid Getting Stuck at Rady Children's with a Sick Kid? Stock up on children's Tylenol, popsicles, and their favorite shows. A distracted child is a less whiny child (hopefully).
- How To Tell the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu? The flu hits you like a ton of bricks, while a cold is more like a slow leak in your happiness. Basically, if you feel like death warmed over, it's probably the flu.
- How To Convince My Roommate to Stop Hogging the Tissues? Negotiate! Offer to make them delicious soup in exchange for a tissue truce.
- How To Survive a Quarantine Without Losing Your Mind? Embrace the opportunity to finally read that book on your shelf, or perfect your sourdough starter. Who knows, you might even discover a hidden talent for interpretive dance (just keep the blinds closed).
- How To Know When to Seek Medical Attention? If your symptoms worsen, you have trouble breathing, or just feel like something isn't right, don't hesitate to call your doctor.
Stay healthy, San Diego! And remember, laughter is the best medicine (except for actual medicine, which is also pretty good).
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