[villages07]

Jen... a group of 14 of us returned from a cruise about 10 days ago and 6 of us got sick towards the end of the cruise or after our return. Similar symptoms as you described.

Also, this is high pollen/allergy season in FL so that irritates breathing and throats.

Last I checked on the CDC map, flu outbreak was "widespread" in FL.

Finally, by late February a lot of visitors from the North start flocking down, bringing germs with them.

Mix all of the above together and you get lots of sick peeps.

As to how long it lasts, the yucky feeling lasts 3-4 days, the cough lingers.

Your results might differ.