Unvaccinated DP and positive LFT, worried

[CovidWorried]

I'm double vaccinated. DP is needlephobic and very blase about covid.

Not antivaxx in any other situation but just refused this.

Now he's got a positive test and I'm shitting myself. He's mid 30s, relatively healthy, slim and exercises daily but it seems its a complete lottery when it comes to this shite.

I'm just so worried he's going to get really ill (I have health based anxiety anyways 🙄)

Just needed to vent this somewhere

Deep breath!
It will be ok. Get him to rest and get plenty of fluids and nutritious foods down him.
Treat it like a shitty cold or flu.

Rest is essential, to try and reduce his risk of being disabled with Long Covid. He was v foolish to refuse immunisation- the staff are well used to coping with needle phobics, and would have managed him sympathetically. As PPs have said, good hydration, paracetamol if he becomes feverish, check his oxygen saturation if you have a monitor (you can get one for about £25 on Amazon) and call for help promptly if he deteriorates.

I know he is foolish :( I just hope it doesn't bite him on the arse.

Going to make some soups for him tomorrow

He was v foolish to refuse immunisation

This, I’m afraid. I hope he makes a quick recovery.

Last time he had a needle he passed out and had a seizure like episode, he was so embarrassed so I think it played a big part.

Yes I'm well aware but it's too late now isn't it, so what's the poi t in just saying that over and over.

Just remind yourself that it is still a small minority who get really ill. He ticks all the boxes to make a full and fast recovery.
Phobias are phobias, and I wonder if this is why lots of refusing the vaccine.

Both my DH and are not vaccinated and we both came down with COViD in the summer. both had different symptoms but nothing too severe and are now both over it and fine. both in late 30's.

He had flu like symptoms for about a week the. Lost taste and smell

I had banging headache then cough followed by loss of taste and smell.

Try not to worry, like OP said, it's a small minority that get very poorly with it

Phobias are phobias, and I wonder if this is why lots of refusing the vaccine.

Lots of people can’t stand needles and are terrified of them, myself included. In fact I don’t know anyone who isn’t scared of needles. By contrast, I’ve no doubt there are people who go beyond that level and have a genuine phobia, but I shouldn’t think it’s “lots”.

It's not point worrying about it now. He should have had the vaccine and now will have to deal with it. Hopefully he'll have a swift recovery

Needle phobia is relatively common, and the staff are used to dealing with it. There are usually facilities for the phobic patient to be taken in without waiting, and if necessary allowed to lie down (to reduce the risk of fainting), in a quiet room to receive the injection with a support person present.
Once your DP has recovered, OP, he should think about getting vaccinated when his natural post infection immunity is waning. It doesn’t last very long - mine was gone by about 5 months.

I completely understand your worry but he’s young, fit and healthy so the odds are in his favour. Try and remember that only a small number of younger people without risk factors are very ill. Make sure he gets lots of rest, fluids and healthy food. Keep an eye on his oxygen levels if he feels particularly unwell with it and seek medical attention early if needed. A few unvaccinated people of a similar age have had it in my husbands office and while they’ve felt pretty rough they’ve all been fine. When I’m anxious it sometimes helps me to focus on the fact that in this particular moment everything is ok and I know what to do if there is an issue.

The odds are not just in his favour, they’re overwhelmingly in his favour.
Try not to worry x

Think how many millions of people have had covid pre vaccines OP. Only a tiny percentage of those very sadly died. I'm 34, I had covid last December. It was very mild, I've had far worse colds. I've just had covid for a second (double vaxxed) and it was far worse this time after the vaccines! Still nothing worrying but I felt pretty miserable for a couple weeks. Fully recovered now bar my sense of smell.

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Phobias are phobias, and I wonder if this is why lots of refusing the vaccine.

Lots of people can’t stand needles and are terrified of them, myself included. In fact I don’t know anyone who isn’t scared of needles. By contrast, I’ve no doubt there are people who go beyond that level and have a genuine phobia, but I shouldn’t think it’s “lots”.

I read phobia accounts for 10% of people not having the vaccine.

I'm sure he'll be fine. My 51 year old mum had Covid before the vaccines existed, she was OK and no long term issues.

Obviously though you realise op he will need the jab eventually when 50/60/70.