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Old 12-29-2019, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by E Cascade View Post
flu vaccines are based on previous years' strains, not current. I have the flu now from flying for Christmas and take 9000-12000 mg of liposomal vit C per day + liquid Zinc sprayed to the back of throat. Temp is 100.4. Stopped eating till this passes. Other than feeling a bit chilled, tired, and coughing up crud feel OK. The strain going around should last about 4-5 days. Take care and don't go out and spread it.
Wrong, VERY wrong. The flu vaccine is based on sampling primarily from Asia early in the year, which are the strains that hit here during flu season. They are NOT "previous year's strains". As far as 9-12 grams of Vitamin C go, congratulations, you now have the most expensive urine in TV.