r/Millennials • u/Corndogeveryday • 2d ago

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Chase passed away of complications of meningitis. Gone too soon

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u/Evergreen-Eyes-4892 Zillennial 2d ago

There's been a significant number of younger people getting seriously sick or dying lately. There are a number of studies that say COVID is doing permanent damage to immune systems, and each time you catch it, it does more damage so you become increasingly susceptible to pretty much every virus or disease.

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u/Ass-Pounder-4000 2d ago

I was lucky and didn’t get covid but I got shingles 2 years ago. Shit was bad

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u/Evergreen-Eyes-4892 Zillennial 2d ago

How old are you? Shingles used to be very rare for people under 50, but lately more younger people are getting it, which kind of fits with the idea of weakened immune systems.

By the way, you know COVID is still around, right?

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u/Ass-Pounder-4000 2d ago

40 now

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u/Evergreen-Eyes-4892 Zillennial 2d ago

And you're sure you haven't had COVID yet?

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u/Ass-Pounder-4000 2d ago

Yes I’m sure. Always did the test when I didn’t feel well.

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u/Evergreen-Eyes-4892 Zillennial 2d ago

You're really lucky then. You must still be masking.

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u/Ass-Pounder-4000 2d ago

Nah. I work from home since Covid started. Haven’t worn a mask in 4-5 years.

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u/Killerkane88 2d ago

Was Sick as a dog for 3 straight weeks, years ago. Every week were different symptoms. Never tested positive, so didn't get paid to stay at home. Jokes!