Flu Season

[Sissyk]

Just heard on the local news about all the flu cases in Crossville, Tennessee. The Doctor they were talking to said 2 have dies and two more are on ventilators very critical in the past two weeks.

It's going to be another bad few months from the looks of things. Please, if you normally get a flu shot and have not yet, do so.


http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

[uppityperson]

1. Except for a few rare cases, better late than never.

[Sissyk]

2. I agree.

Especially the elderly. However, the two people that died in Crossville in last few weeks were both mid thirties. Kinda scary.

Doctor stated that the Eldeerly may have built up their immune system to this strain from having past strains.

[freshwest]

3. Got my flu shots and whooping shots last week. No bad effects whatever.

Spooky is how young some of these folks are that have died there and in Texas. Healthy and died from flu.

[Sissyk]

4. Yes, spooky is right.

Good on you, freshwest!

[freshwest]

6. Pneumonia and shingles shots, next. Just now seeing doctors after a long hiatus. Thanks. n/t

[Sissyk]

8. For all the complaints,

this new ACA is sure helping a bunch of new people, huh? Big, big step in the right direction.

I had shingles. I mean, damn! I've never before, or after, had anything more painful for just a little rash.

[freshwest]

11. The last half dozen years under Obama has changed my life for the better. Not richer, better. n/t

[shenmue]

5. I need to get that

I'm already sick.

[Sissyk]

9. I'm sorry you're sick, shenmue!

Please take care of yourself, and get well soon.

virtual only

[shenmue]

16. Thank you :)

[William769]

7. I always get mine in September

And I get a pneumonia shot every 5 years. 2013 was the year.

[Sissyk]

10. Good for you, Bill!

Mine was first of October. No problems so far in this family.

[William769]

12. After almost dying from pcp pneumonia

I don't mess around.

[mrs_p]

13. Hubby and I are sick with influenza

Started antivirals today. The presentation was not classic. Low grade fever and started with a harsh cough. I had to plea to get the influenza test as the PA thought for sure it was just a bad cold.

I actually have my PhD in influenza research and made all kinds of excuses for not getting the vaccine. Too late for me (getting natural immunity). Though not too late to get the shot if you haven't been sick yet.

[Sissyk]

14. I'm sorry y'all are sick, mrs p!

Please get better soon.

[mrs_p]

15. Thanks so much!

I am already feeling a little better on day two. I think I have some residual immunity from past infections and vaccines. The hubby is really bad off and my daughter has a runny nose and cough (she was the only one immunized this year). Take care out there.

[Stargazer09]

29. Get well soon!

I hope you and your hubby recover quickly, and that your daughter avoids developing more symptoms.

[mrs_p]

37. Thanks

Stay warm.

[2naSalit]

17. An unnerving thing happened at the local pharmacy

a couple days ago. I was chatting with my friend, the pharmacist, and she told me that in the nearest city (a hundred miles from here but the nearest city where people from here go a lot) has a frightening number of swine flu cases and that in the local town, there are so many cases of flu that there is no tamiflu left and both types of flu in the area are something the flu shots of the year don't handle.

I have decided to stay home for a while and not go to town or drive all the way to the city any time soon. Eeek.

[Sissyk]

18. Hmmm, for you

That might be best.

[winter is coming]

23. This year's vaccine does contain a strain of swine flu.

It's the H1N1 that was going around in 2009.

[mrs_p]

38. Yes, this

And the vaccine won't necessarily ward off infection. It can lessen the severity of symptoms if you do get the virus, though.

[sorefeet]

19. Can I get the flu from a dog???

My girl friend just got out of the hospital with the flu. Is taking Tamiflu but still pretty sick. I haven't been no where near her for about 4 days. I wanted to go over and pick up her little pooch because she doesn't feel good enough to take it outside. She lives in a high rise type building, in the city and the dog loves it out here in the country. So, can I safely go get the dog. I had the flu real bad last year for 11 days, should I get a flu shot for this year. That stuff last year kicked my ass and I don't ever want to be that sick again.

[Sissyk]

21. I've never know a dog to have the flu. lol!

Get the shot anyway. You should be safe to take care of her doggy.

[mrs_p]

36. Dogs have their own influenza virus

An H3N8 which we don't get (I've been working with it for years and probably seroconvert but have never gotten the flu from it). Influenza A viruses are typically species specific, though they do cross the species barrier to infect other individuals from other species - usually an end host as a new species doesn't usually pass along to other members of that species. There have been cases of cats and dogs getting human/swine H1N1 from their people, but it is very rare. The pooch could spread as a fomite, but, again, that would be unusual as influenza dies fairly quickly in the environment. Maybe you could play with him quickly at a park to get some UV light and wind to "decontaminate" him. Ultimately, you should do what you feel is best for your health.

[L0oniX]

20. Right now GD has the Woo Flu.

[Sissyk]

22. lol!!

Do 'they" give shots for that?

[L0oniX]

24. They should ...and while their at it ...something for Woo pingcoff too.

[pinboy3niner]

25. And Woobella. nt

[Sissyk]

26. What about the cwoop?

[Liberty Belle]

27. I've got the flu. In San Diego 80% of cases are testing positive fo H1N1.

i had a friend sent to rehab after heart surgery. They discharged him after two days because of a bad flu outbreak in the rehab facility that sent two patients to the hospital.

Laying low, hoping to feel better soon.

[Sissyk]

28. I'm sorry you have it, Liberty Belle!

Here's hoping you get better soon.

[FreeState]

35. Same here ... also in SD

http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/01/06/local-flu-cases-peaking/#axzz2pgZDVt4T

The flu season started in November and ends in March. So far, about 400 people have been confirmed with the flu in San Diego. But, it’s difficult to track the exact number of cases because most people don’t go to their doctor and instead treat the virus at home.

“Every flu season is different,” said Wooten. “We think the numbers will increase before season ends.”

The strain impacting people the most right now is the H1N1 virus, formerly known as the swine flu which caused the 2009 pandemic. But, now the strain is included in the vaccine and people are protected from it if they’ve received the flu shot.

“This is the one strain where there’s no cause for stress,” added Dr. Wooten.

[Stargazer09]

30. A friend of mine...

...lost his 12-year-old child to the 2009 swine flu outbreak. It was awful.

I was a proponent of childhood vaccinations before that happened, but since then, I have always gotten my family vaccinated against the flu.

[Sissyk]

31. I'm so sorry to hear that, Stargazer09!

How horrible!

Here's hoping the best for you and your family.

[Stargazer09]

32. It was incredibly sad

Losing a child is never easy.

Thank you for the well wishes. I hope you and your family stay healthy, too. (And warm, if you are experiencing the horribly cold weather that many of us are feeling right now.)

[Sissyk]

33. Thank you!!

We are trying to stay warm. I'm in Tennessee. It was -1 this morning. Got up to 9 where I am. Nine degrees!!!! If it sounds like I'm whining when so many others are much much colder, it's cause I am. It's not suppose to ever by minus anything in Tennessee. lol!

[Stargazer09]

34. Brrrr!

We had wind chills in the -35 degree range here in Omaha today. The kids were excited about being able to stay home from school.

You aren't whining! It's too cold to go outside, and that's not a good thing for anyone.