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To not go on the off chance we catch a sickness bug

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Lostmymind11 · 14/08/2025 22:28

Not sure if i'm massively overreacting so would like others opinions

Me, my son and a friend are due to go away for the weekend tomorrow to a caravan site. Said friend has been in contact with someone today who's partner has a sickness bug. This has really got me panicking as i don't do well with sick at all, i also don't want to be stuck in a caravan with everyone being sick 4hrs from home or to potentially have to try and drive back home with everyone ill. I really don't know whether to cancel the whole thing or risk going. I won't be able to change to a later date and i will lose the money paid but i'm currently sat at home panicking about it

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PollyBell · 14/08/2025 22:40

Panicking? Everyone comes into contact with ill people at times are you not going anywhere just incase?

Sodastreamin · 14/08/2025 22:33

Don’t be ridiculous! Also, when you catch a virus/bug, it sits in your system for 14 days before you get any symptoms whatsoever! It’s called the incubation period. Calm down, you’re just nervous.

Also, why on earth are you travelling 4 hours away just for a weekend???

Cupcakegirl13 · 14/08/2025 22:32

That’s far too removed a link to be worried about catching it , you’re more likely to pick something up yourself in day to day life .

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