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Do you have flu going around your area?

I went to the internist’s office for a test and about half the people in there had those masks on. SCARY. There was a long line in the hall made up of little kids who hadn’t had their flu shot. I asked my doctor when do we know to come in for Tamiflu She said come in for Tamiflu when you have a fever.

We live in California. For awhile it was fairly clear of flu, but it’s catching up. Wash those hands!

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+4 Views: 883 Answers: 10 Posted: 11 years ago

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daren1

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Ya it's pretty high here in Boston,lot's of my friends are sick I know some areas of the country are in much worse shape !!

11 years ago. Rating: 10
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itsmee

Yikes ... What are the symptoms? Could you find that, daren?

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

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I saw the report on Tamiflu on Sky news this morning.20 Dead already! scary stuff,they say it's coming our way.We'll be getting our shots.

11 years ago. Rating: 10
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itsmee

Get them tomorrow. It takes two weeks for them to go to work for you.

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

Going to the Dr.Today.Thanks Itsmee.

commented 11 years ago

clu

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I live in Michigan, USA so yes it's here! I see California is hoarding their flu shots as in expecting epidemic! If you ever had flu you should really know to get that vaccine ASAP! Stay well everyone!

11 years ago. Rating: 8
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itsmee

It doesn’t always work. About ten years ago I had flu two years in a row. I ALWAYS get the flu shot in October. It wasn’t as bad as this new strain.

General Tips: wash hands, don’t touch face, doctor alcohol key boards, (I do it with Q-Tips, wash door knobs, wash surfaces in kitchen and bathroom ... add more. Let’s all stay well.

commented 11 years ago

clu

The flu shot will lessen the effects of the disease if not prevent. Anything to help is my idea! Also be aware Very young or very old people are more affected!

commented 11 years ago

itsmee

Hmmmmmm? I certainly don’t belong in the “very young” group. clu, everything I read indicates that this flu is worse than the ones we have suffered in the past. I’ve had it two -- maybe three times. Always had a shot and I hate to think what it would have been like without that shot.

I have three young grandchildren. I’m going to try and not have them for their weekly visist. Young children have very virulent bugs.

commented 11 years ago

whovin

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Yes Itismee here in Michigan a CDC map I have allready taken the flu shot I shall stay in till it settles down

11 years ago. Rating: 8
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itsmee

California is probably not green anymore.

commented 11 years ago

whovin

Hey everybody use those Clorox wipes to keep germs at bay and wash hands to

commented 11 years ago

doolittle

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Lots of people sick in the Mid-atlantic area- from colds to flu to strep throat and bronchitis. I don't feel too great but I've been around a lot of sick people. They have run out of the flu shots here so kids are getting the flu left and right!

11 years ago. Rating: 7
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itsmee

Oh, that is too bad for the kids. Are you stocked up for supplies in case the flu comes your way? It’s more than double hard for you and me because I feel so bad I’d just rather die than go out with my hair matted and looking just BAD BAD BAD. (I’m still around)
I read someplace that some people can get Tamiflu when they are free of symptoms. I might like that.

commented 11 years ago

Colleen

Get the stuff I told you to get. I did tell you to get the homeopathic stuff right? http://www.ritecare.com/cgi-bin/cart.pl?db=product_db.dat&category=Homeopathic&search=Oscillo Bonus pack for $12.99.

commented 11 years ago

Clonge

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I'm in New York. Yes! http://www.mercurynews.com/health/ci_22369243/ny-gov-andrew-cuomo-declares-flu-public-health

11 years ago. Rating: 6
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itsmee

One difference in California where I live. Pharmacists have been giving the flu shots from Day One. All you have to do is walk in and roll up your sleeve. Going to the doctor usually involves an appointment and MONEY. This may be the reason why California is doing a little better. Don’t know.

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Nope !!

11 years ago. Rating: 5
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itsmee

Good luck.

commented 11 years ago

Colleen

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High in CT. Hospitals are hitting their quota and will stop taking flu patients.

11 years ago. Rating: 4
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witchway

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Yes, it is fairly rampant around here. In fact I've got the flu right now. Been suffering for over a week now but I do think I'm starting to feel recovery right around the corner. Hope all is well with you.

11 years ago. Rating: 4
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itsmee

I hope you continue to feel better.
When my kids were little my husband and I got a terrible flu. The kids got sick. It was a memorable time in my life.

commented 11 years ago

steelersfan

no good . hope u get better

commented 11 years ago

steelersfan