Kenneth B. asked
I had a severe case of COVID in 2020 and was on a ventilator for 16 days due to pneumonia. I have since developed several health issues including neurogenic bladder, pulmonary edema/CHF, afib, primary hyperthyroidism, bilateral peripheral neuropathy, foot drop, organizing pneumonia, osteoporosis, splenomegaly, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease causing cirrhosis. I have had 2 COVID immunizations and 2 boosters. My nephew and his family, who are against immunizations, have not been vaccinated. Should I be concerned about contracting COVID from them if I invite their children over to my pool, as long as we are outside and I do not hug them?
June 4th, 2024
Carmen F. answered
Given your extensive medical history and the severity of your previous COVID infection, which includ...
June 4th, 2024
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