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How Do We Handle Covid 19? Hibernate At Christmas?

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Beloit, WI

I'm worried about my family coming home for Christmas from 4 different states. Should I cancel Christmas? I know they'd be careful, but with PV can I be around other people at all?

November 2, 2020
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Yes you can. You still have to live your life. Don't be a recluse. Use practical precautions like having all attendees take a Covid test prior to their arrival. You can wear a mask if you want. Enjoy your life and your family. Make sure you are current on your vaccines and boosters. Blessings to you !

September 11, 2022
A myMPNteam Member

Don’t cancel your plans!! Absolutely not. Keep doing what you’re doing. If a lot of the activity is at your home; use a lot of antibacterial wipes to clean especially refrigerator handles. If you are yourself preparing raw poultry, be sure to maintain 20 second handwashing after touching. avoid cross-contamination; don’t leave the turkey, stuffing, etc. sitting out very long. If anyone appears to have respiratory symptoms, don’t be smooching them and politely explain why you need to keep your distance or wear a mask. Take care of yourself by not forgetting to stop and relax when you can, and keep hydrated with lots of water and not so much of the booze. Have a wonderful time with your loved ones and watch a Hallmark movie to cut the stress! (Forgive all the granny reminders that are so ho-hum to most of you).

November 9, 2023 (edited)
A myMPNteam Member

Janice, bear with me, and Gloria especially because of your fears about such a gathering. Probably the most important one liner piece of granny advice is the one I forgot to mention, and this is for everyone. Now that the Covid panic is no longer at the top of every conversation, sometimes we tend to slacken up in this.

FREQUENT HANDWASHING
is one of the simplest things to make a habit of, and it Will likely protect you from illness more than all of the other precautions!

July 5
A myMPNteam Member

Hi Mary Ann. Keep those granny reminders coming! Love, Janice
P.S. This is proof that I can write a short message.

July 4
A myMPNteam Member

Yes, just went today( because I ask my Doctor) for an ultrasound. Make sure you push to have it!! Because we know our bodies and mine came back enlarged. I’ve had those symptoms for years and was misdiagnosed.

April 2, 2021

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