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Taking the Full Course — Social Distancing and a Word of Caution
I know, I know, another COVID-19 post. I know we’re all tired of them. I know we’re also all already tired of having to cancel our fun (and in some cases our self care) in the war against this virus.
Which means nobody’s going to like this post. I don’t either, but it has to be said by somebody. Excuse me while I go into storytime.
Taking the Full Course
A few years ago I got bitten by a blackfly while riding. Stupid thing was presumably aiming for my horse. It’s an occupational hazard and no big deal — I react to the bites, which is annoying for a couple of days.
This time, the bite site was red, swollen and warm to the touch a full week later. Uh oh! I went to my primary care physician and the conversation went something like this:
Her: What’s up?
Me: *rolling up my sleeve* This
Her: Uh oh.
Me: I got bitten by a fly over a week ago.
Her: Let me take a look.
Me: I think I need antibiotics.
Her: Sure do.
(Note, this is the only time in my life I’ve gone to my doctor and requested antibiotics).