The Flu 2018

Paul Smeenus · 01-19-2018, 07:20 AM

The talk I'm hearing about this year's flu epidemic is scaring the buhjesus outta me, esp. since I'm shut in with about 65 or so seniors. I'm hearing this is a particularly nasty flu bug, what have you guys heard in your area?

Stephen · 01-19-2018, 07:39 AM

Strain we had in Aus was pretty bad last year. One guy at work is still coughing 4 months later.

**Frownland** · 01-19-2018, 07:41 AM

I think we've had around 150 deaths from it in SD.

Paul Smeenus · 01-19-2018, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Strain we had in Aus was pretty bad last year. One guy at work is still coughing 4 months later.

I had that last year too, it was nasty but word is this one's worse.

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Originally Posted by Frownland

I think we've had around 150 deaths from it in SD.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 01-19-2018, 08:12 AM

Bad innit.

I had it, been about two weeks, the first couple days were the worst. Took Ibuprofen and Paracetamol for those days then was OK. Just a cough and blocked nose now.

Those first two days were horrific though.

**Exo** · 01-19-2018, 08:33 AM

I've never had the flu and I've never had the flu shot. I rarely get sick and when I do, my body fights that **** off in 24 hours. I've woken up vomiting a few times over the last three years where I was achy and feverish and in 24 hours it's gone. Very strange.

Tune in next week when Exo dies of the flu.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 01-19-2018, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Exo

I've never had the flu and I've never had the flu shot. I rarely get sick and when I do, my body fights that **** off in 24 hours. I've woken up vomiting a few times over the last three years where I was achy and feverish and in 24 hours it's gone. Very strange.

Tune in next week when Exo dies of the flu.

I rarely get ill either but trust me this flu is not nice Exo mate. Nothing you can do once it infects you. I thought I was invincible as well.

Paul Smeenus · 01-19-2018, 08:52 AM

Trollheart · 01-19-2018, 09:10 AM

Both Karen and I get the flu shot every year, though I hear tell this new strain is resistant to the current vaccination. Heard also that some teenager died of it over here. Consequently, every time Karen tells me she's feeling sick I worry, but so far nothing. Fingers crossed: if she got this in her immune-weakened state, well, it could be the end. Which reminds me: I should ring her doctor for advice.

Edit: Damn! Busy....

rubber soul · 01-19-2018, 09:14 AM

I've never had the flu shot either. I figured why get the flu for taking a flu shot. I explained that to my new doctor and she was like," that's your body fighting off the dead virus.". Um, yeah, by making me sick.

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Exo All day jazz and biscuits Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,359	I've never had the flu and I've never had the flu shot. I rarely get sick and when I do, my body fights that ** off in 24 hours. I've woken up vomiting a few times over the last three years where I was achy and feverish and in 24 hours it's gone. Very strange. Tune in next week when Exo dies of the flu. __________________ LastFM SUPREME POO BAH MODERATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE**

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Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,970	Both Karen and I get the flu shot every year, though I hear tell this new strain is resistant to the current vaccination. Heard also that some teenager died of it over here. Consequently, every time Karen tells me she's feeling sick I worry, but so far nothing. Fingers crossed: if she got this in her immune-weakened state, well, it could be the end. Which reminds me: I should ring her doctor for advice. Edit: Damn! Busy.... __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-19-2018, 07:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Stephen I sleep in your hat Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne, Vic. Aus. Posts: 1,846	Strain we had in Aus was pretty bad last year. One guy at work is still coughing 4 months later.

01-19-2018, 08:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Bad innit. I had it, been about two weeks, the first couple days were the worst. Took Ibuprofen and Paracetamol for those days then was OK. Just a cough and blocked nose now. Those first two days were horrific though.