The Sick Truth: Pandemic Aftermath

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We explore the unexpected health consequences following years of pandemic precautions and debate whether our immune systems are now paying the price for extended isolation.

• J shares how his son experienced a 15-day fever, culminating in an ambulance ride to the hospital
• Both strep throat and influenza diagnoses led to nearly a month of illness for J's son
• The entire household except for J's father-in-law has been repeatedly sick all year
• Theory that pandemic precautions may have weakened immune systems by limiting exposure to everyday germs
• Debate about whether processed foods with preservatives might offer some immune protection
• Discussion about intergenerational differences in immunity and germ exposure
• Humorous tangent about children's bathroom habits and the infamous "clean poop"
• Question whether some people naturally have stronger immune systems regardless of behavior

Let us know if you've experienced more severe or frequent illness this past year! Share your sickness stories and immunity theories with us.