GamerGraph Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I did my best to keep sweat free, hands clean and drink plenty of water. I had a shower early Monday to clean of sweat and grime from the crowds. Today I've got a runny nose and a sore throat. I had people breaving over my neck, caughing without covering there mouths close by and hoards of people to walk past which involved a lot of people brushing my arms. YUCK! Now I've got this and 30*C temperatures to deal with this week, thanks! Anyone got advice on how to avoid the con cold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talie Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 After five years of crewing it still happens, I've been ill since Sunday. I kind of think it's unavoidable, all those people, all those germs! I'm in work strepsile'd out my face haha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeTemps Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) I build up my immunity with a course of echinatia beforehand. Oh and antibac gel regularly used. Edited July 16, 2014 by LadyDeTemps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirGeeksalot Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I almost always seem to catch one whenever I go to these things. I had something yesterday but I seem to have more or less beaten it off already. Obviously my immune system says "look out, he's off to another convention - alright lads, everyone on standby!". - G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamerGraph Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Were part of the con cold club! I've only come down with this overnight, I've been to many large events and it's only happened once before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted July 16, 2014 Moderators Share Posted July 16, 2014 Lock yourself in a dark room alone. That's pretty much the only way to avoid it, and it's not that fun. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsEllacott Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I felt like crap Saturday evening, felt worse end of Sunday. Feeling much better today thankfully. Just glad I had a cold before my two holidays in a couple of weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapfairy Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I have a reduced immune system but I have somehow managed to avoid it! Used a lot of hand gel, perhaps that's the solution... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toria Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Unfortunately I had a horrible cold the week before. First time i have been poorly for a con. However i do make sure to cover my mouth and carry tissues, keep hands washed etc! Ended up with an ear infection on Monday though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamerGraph Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Whats the difference between wet whipes and hand gel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jael001 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 con crud comes with the territory, I always get it regardless of whether it's a big event like this or a small weekend con but somehow so far (touch wood) I seem to have avoided it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonky Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yes!!! been sniffling and sneezing since Monday morning! and I've got to travel to a job interview tomorrow... oh goody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmilburn Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Sore throat and bit blocked nose. Got one last year and one lad reckons its down to different germ pool down there OR am allergic to London Though this year ain't helped by fact where work I'm feet away from a vent. Couple days and be totally fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamerGraph Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Sore throat and bit blocked nose. Got one last year and one lad reckons its down to different germ pool down there OR am allergic to London Though this year ain't helped by fact where work I'm feet away from a vent. Couple days and be totally fine. I live only 30 minutes from the venue, nothing to do with different germs either that or earls court is its own island ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timpe Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) I'm with DavidB on this - if you don't want to risk germs, stay home. I can sympathise with being sneezed or coughed on, as that is just plain gross, but to complain about people brushing your arms as they walked past is frankly ridiculous in such a packed venue. Maybe you should cosplay as The Boy in the Bubble next time. Edited July 16, 2014 by timpe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_Pennys_Ship Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 It hurts every time I pee. I blame the con-goers I had met last weekend and not the women I had met at Magaluf. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephy749 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 It's the same as starting University "freshers flu" with so many people there and from all over the place even travelling from a different country and then breathing the same air it all gets mixed in together. I've gotten sick coming back to university after every single break away it just happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Sore throat and bit blocked nose. Got one last year and one lad reckons its down to different germ pool down there OR am allergic to London Though this year ain't helped by fact where work I'm feet away from a vent. Couple days and be totally fine. I think it is true that this is one of the reasons that you tend to get more colds with events like this. There are over 200 different cold viruses, and the way it works is that once you have caught one you develop an immunity to it. If you travel to different areas you are more likely to come in contact with a virus you do not have an immunity to, and hence will suffer symptoms from it. With cons like this not only do you have a lot of people in a confined space increaseing normal transmission rates, but you also have people coming from different areas (even different countries) bringing in different cold viruses, and it is even worse if you are travelling there as the local cold viruses have a higher chance of being ones you have no immunity to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiemonster Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 You can catch colds from anyone/anywhere and more likely when you are in an enclosed space. It's unfortunate but it happens and cannot be avoided unless you want to wear an environmental suit like The Doctor or Captain Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsie_2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yep, got one. Managed to avoid it all winter, despite attending other cons, etc. but nope. Couldn't avoid this one. Ugh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeardedtrio Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Every year I get one. Thankfully (?) I had a dose of a heavy cold and cough just over a week ago so I think I was immune to most of what was going around. So tip for next year. Get a cold a couple of weeks before. :) Saying that, my friend who was in our group was just starting to get a cold by the end of Sunday. The amount of times I got sneezed over or coughed upon was ridiculous and people coming straight out of a toilet cubicle and walking straight out. Come on people...basic hygiene here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yep, mine kicked in on Monday, and with this weather it's combined with my hayfever for added effect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinneerfan Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I recommend Vicks First Defence. Use it at the first sign of a cold and stop it in it's tracks. My husband had an awful cold about a week before LFCC. I started to feel a cold coming on and used First Defence. I didn't have it anywhere near as bad as my hubby who didn't use First Defence!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniDawson Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Lock yourself in a dark room alone. That's pretty much the only way to avoid it, and it's not that fun. Not fun - you are doing it wrong. But to the OP there is a way to avoid this but it involves a flight to South America, a few ritual sacrifices, some naked dancing and a magic tonic to drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurence1956 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) . Edited July 16, 2014 by laurence1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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