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whymewhynowwhy · 11/08/2026 10:59

There’s been a summer bug going around the office and I can feel the beginnings of a cold. Pressure in my sinuses, a slightly stuffy nose, scratchy throat.

I go on the holiday of an absolute lifetime in a little over two weeks. I need to kill this bug now, please give me every single tip possible! Even your most unhinged, I cannot be unwell for this trip and I cannot travel poorly. Help!

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whymewhynowwhy · 11/08/2026 11:23

Hohumbrumbrum · 11/08/2026 11:22

Avoid small children.

Doing so, thankfully 😅

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Hohumbrumbrum · 11/08/2026 11:22

Avoid small children.

Linetree · 11/08/2026 11:20

The Vicks First Defence works well IME

HobgoblinNorFoulFiend · 11/08/2026 11:17

I don’t think you can, either, but for what it’s worth get First Defence from pharmacy and Yogi Tea Throat Support Tea. Eat lots of veggies and get lots of sleep. Good luck.

Loulou4022 · 11/08/2026 11:14

I would think if you’re starting with it now you will be over the worst by the time you travel in 2 weeks! Make sure you drink plenty, get plenty of rest and eat well.

whymewhynowwhy · 11/08/2026 11:06

aliasfrog · 11/08/2026 11:05

You can't. You just need to wait for your body to fight it off.
Lots of rest, drink and eat enough, and wash your hands regularly.

I need to. There’s no other option.

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aliasfrog · 11/08/2026 11:05

You can't. You just need to wait for your body to fight it off.
Lots of rest, drink and eat enough, and wash your hands regularly.

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