Mary, my doctor is really pushing me to get the vaccine. I didn't want to get it right now because I have already been exposed to DH and I don't know what would happen if I took the vaccine now. I am just taking my chances that I might get it, and am hoping if I do, it is a mild case. My first case was moderate. I heard that it's hard to get the vaccine approved by insurance. Before I took the shot I would call my insurance and find out what it will cost. If it's up to my doctor, he would push to get it approved because of all my health problems. Now that DH has it, my DIL is the only one in the family who hasn't had it. Maybe she should knock on wood!
We used to eat venison but DH won't eat it anymore because he heard there's more disease in the deer population now. I would think that proper cooking would get rid of any bacteria, just like cooking any other meat.
Bobbi I don't know how it would work out with everyone seasoning their own meat because the seasoning is best when it is distributed throughout the meat. I use very little salt when I cook because of our high blood pressure. Everyone in my family knows the salt shaker is a must at mealtime. I wonder if you could use Salt Substitute.