I was unlucky enough to get it. It’s been the worst flu I have ever had in my life. I usually never get a cold of flu and opted out of the flu shot.
There are two different flu strains hitting the United States this year, and the flu shot was only about 10% – 17% effective.
I have been in bed and off work since Saturday afternoon, but am now finally on the mend!
Since the flue season started, Americans have been hospitalized for the illness at a rate of 59.9 per 100,000 people. The highest since the swine flu of 2009.
The flu is killing up to 4,000 Americans a week, and it’s not over yet.
If you do get the flu, officials are recommending that you stay at home, get plenty of rest, keep well hydrated and treat the symptoms.
I panicked one night and called 911. I hadn’t been able to keep anything down in two days, and being diabetic I was really started to get worried. The EMTs were so wonderful, and urged me not to go to the hospital, and told me my vitals were good, and it was just the flu. They gave me some ideas on how to keep at first water down, and it helped. The next day I was able to drink broth. That was two days ago. I am feeling so much better now. Good thing, because I have to go back to work today.
Have a great day everyone and Stay WELL.
Sure it is. It’s typically the same in my country. Luckily winter is over.
So sorry to hear it has reached your country as well. STay well!!! Yes, luckily winter is on its way out.
So glad you are better Kim, the flu is the worst this year it seems. Take care of yourself.
Thank you Carol. It’s a bad one, still not well.
So sorry Kim, take care and get well soon. 🙁
From all the comments I realized that we are all caught up in the world by some flu. From my family, we almost all have a cough, but nothing else. I count every night a onion onion cut on the bedside table. This is my proven method and it helps a lot. I’m glad you’re better Kim.
I have heard about that onion trick. Glad to hear you didnt get really sick.
That’s really terrible and I hate getting the flu too. I haven’t had a flu for more than two years now I think.
Thank you! Its been 10 years or more for me. Stay well and stay away from crowds.
Great post and photo, thank you for sharing!
Thank you Georgi : )
Now I know for sure why I’ve only seen the cats over the last few days, Kim. Glad that you’re on the mend now. Beada-beada has warned since a few months ago about this flu in America
Yes Albert, I hope they kept you company, they sure did me. I had three at my side the whole time. I need a bigger bed when I am sick. lol. Beada is a smart guy, I bet he doenst get the flu, I want to live where he does! Well without all that white stuff. Beware this flu is reaching world wide. STay well my friend.
Have you fully recovered, Kim. I really hope you so. Thank you for your advice! .
This is day 7 Albert. No I am not well. I am although still on the mend. Each day seems a bit better than the last. Thank you so much.
Uuuhhh… 7 days? So many days have been spent on the flu, Kim?
I got sick saturday the third. Still not well.
First Kim, I am so glad to hear you are on the mend. I missed your posts! Second, this is a horrible flu bug this year.
However, as a joke of the day for tomorrow perhaps you could post…
“I ran so fast I caught the flu.” 🙂
Awe thank you! I am going to use that one Doc! Grins thank you!!
Glad you are back Kim! Take care, I’ve heard this is a flu you can catch twice.
Thank you Doc! I have heard. I just hope it doenst happen. I am usually really healthy with a strong resistance, but this one caught me by surprise.
Well, be careful, we need your joke of the day’!
Was starting to wonder if you were okay since we hadn’t seen any posts or anything in a while, glad to hear that you are starting to feel better…but sorry to hear you got the awful flu!
I havent missed this many days since I started Courtney. I was thinkiing a few might be wondering what hapopened to me. I am still not feeling wonderful…. yet. ; )
Those of us who always follow your posts definitely missed you and wondered if you were okay! Well hopefully soon you’ll be feeling great! 🙂
Ah that’s unfortunate, I hope you’re better now. Stay healthy, ok?
We’re also hit by some flu bug but I reckon its not the same one as your side. We have a period (about right after CNY) that many people falls sick (I don’t know if its cause of the holidays and feast) but my family had been hit.
2 of my cousins, my father, me and my auntie are all down with flu and I’m still coughing now after 2 weeks. But its not too serious, fortunately.
This is worldwide. It is probably the same flu. The coughing is so bad thee last few days, geeze. I am still getting better I think though. There were two strains going around with this flu and is hitting world wide now. I hope you cough gets better soon!
Thanks for you kind wishes.
The cough is off and on and seems to be worst at night and early in the morning…
but I am feeling better overall so I guess all is good
I battled the flu here. Thankfully my doctor came here and I got extra help so my family wouldn’t be exposed. Interesting year.
Good to hear you recovered well and that is awesome that the doc came there. I didnt even know there were still ones that came to the house. Nice to know.