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This flu ain't joking around

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by jrider, Feb 6, 2026 at 7:33 AM.

  1. jrider

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    I'm 49 years old and now have officially had the flu 2 times in my life. First when I was 12 years old and secondly, earlier this week. I tested positive for flu b after having my sister drive me to urgent care Monday morning. I could have driven myself if needed but she's retired and volunteered. Glad she was around to be honest. 4.5 days of 102ish fever, chills, terrible headache, and the worst body sweats I can ever remember. Hoping nobody else gets it because it is no joke!
     
    jrider, Feb 6, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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    Stay away!!

    I did get a flu shot in the fall. Hope it has legs for another month or two.
     
    MikeInMa, Feb 6, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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    Feel better jrider:handshake:
    Ironic you get sick one of the best snow seasons in recent memory
     
    Canadian border VT, Feb 6, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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    Hopefully it’s more effective than the one from 2024-25.
    Get well soon jrider !!
     
    stuckinthemuck, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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    The CDC usually announces about this time that this year's flu vaccine was developed for the wrong strain.
     
    theburtman, Feb 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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