day forty-two: what doesn't kill you...
Yesterday I got a tetanus shot as part of my annual check-up. No, I didn't step on a rusty nail or get bitten by a wild animal. My doctor told me that a tetanus shot also carries some properties that can fight pertussis, which is a coughing disease."This will keep you from coughing all over kids and maybe killing 'em."
"Well, by all means, Doc, let's get that shot."
But today my left arm has a huge red knot which is very hot to the touch, and the pain is also under my arm and a bit down my side.
I'm just glad I won't be spreading any deadly cough germs, mostly because when I cough it now hurts all over. Now I see how the shot works...
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fine advice, except when you are living through the getting stronger part.
oh no lady! OW. Yes, that'll keep ya from coughing!
How very pleasant! :( Well, whatever keeps you from killing the kids, I guess. Hope it goes away! (and isn't what will keep you from coughing ALL YEAR LONG!)
Oh gosh-that hurts me to think about! I hope it's worth it:)
Where's Musical Monday?!?! (Heidi, in her usual selfish mode . . .)
Ha! I posted about vaccines today too.
I like modern medicine.
Funny, I just had my physical and they suggested the same thing and I got it too! I got it Friday and I can still feel it in my arm (just a tiny bit now) today!
Also, this mall cough started about a day later. That is gone now. I didn't think it would affect me that much!!
Good luck!
Is that normal? I hope you feel better soon!!
I'm glad you're not going to kill a child with your cough!
Are you sure your doctor has a valid license?
:-P UGH.
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