I read the first para to my partner, and after he chuckled, he said, "Because there's cookies!" Which is a very good point. In order to stay alive long enough to be able to experience cookies, the Junebug must have a working immune system, which he is currently exercising to fight off said cold. So really, this is accidentally excellent strategy on your part!

I will now stop being unhelpful and simply say, that sounds wretched and I hope he feels better and you sleep soon. <3