[PennBF]

Does anyone know of any residents that have contracted the flu this season?

[pooh]

Bronchitis, but not flu.

[NotGolfer]

Yes! It's here...but not prolificatly yet! Quite a bit of respitory illnesses going around (but isn't that what the flu is...fever, cough, body aches etc)?? There is also a gastro illness going around that lasts about a week too.

[justjim]

Flu here in Illinois----a number of folks here seem to not get the flu shot. I don't think that is the case in TV. Will try not to bring it back!

[birdawg]

With all the children visiting from up north wait till next week.

[TrudyM]

I was at the pool and someone said they had a scratchy throat they couldn't shake. Now hubby and I both have it. I don't feel bad just a scratchy throat and sinus pain without congestion, headache and weakness. It doesn't go away quick and I think it may spread fast as you don't at first realize you are sick. Don't know it is exactly the flu however. We didn't get the shot as I waited too long and then was advised against getting it the week we were to fly then as with all things it slipped my mind in all the new to the villages excitement.

[PennBF]

I was not as fortunate as some and did get Type A Flu after a trip at Christmas. It started with a cough and muscle aches and feeling just a little lousy. Had a low grade fever for the first couple of days, (e.g. 99.0 to 99.5) then on afternoon of third day it spiked to 101.1. Went to Dr and he diagnosed it as Type A after a swab was tested. Put me on Tamiflu and a pretty strong cough med. Feeling better, no temp but still a little cough is lingering on. Understand it should last about 5 days from when I saw the Dr. Thought this may help some who wonder if they have it. Good to go to Dr. or Urgent Care and get it under control. !!!

[chalpm]

Hubby is sick but not sure if it's the flu or bad cold….sinus problems, cough, low grade temp, hurts all over and we haven't been up North so can't blame it on that. Taking care of it on our own so far…Advil Cold & Sinus is helping.

[tommy steam]

Originally Posted by TrudyM

I was at the pool and someone said they had a scratchy throat they couldn't shake. Now hubby and I both have it. I don't feel bad just a scratchy throat and sinus pain without congestion, headache and weakness. It doesn't go away quick and I think it may spread fast as you don't at first realize you are sick. Don't know it is exactly the flu however. We didn't get the shot as I waited too long and then was advised against getting it the week we were to fly then as with all things it slipped my mind in all the new to the villages excitement.

You can still get a flu shot..it takes 2 weeks for it to take effect. Ask your doc.

[redwitch]

I seem to have started on something today. Sadly, I'm allergic to the flu shot, so that's out for me. Fortunately, I rarely get the flu. Think the last time I got one was about five years ago. Here's hoping this isn't too bad but the symptoms certainly sound like PennBF's (cough, tingly nose, slight fever, headachy). So, this is day one. I'll try to keep the whining to a minimum (I am NOT a good patient).

[asianthree]

getting the flu shot does that mean you will not get a different strains of flu.the swine flu is supposedly back with a vengeance and its not covered on any of the flu shots.I do not get flu shots either due to my allergic reaction to them. Everyone around me gets the flu and I don't.my father received his flu shot on time October and is now battling the flu. So luck of the draw or different t strain..pick one

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[boomerbaby]

Well we just got back from nj and came home sick. Everyone there was sick and it was a sure thing we would, and did get it. Really tough Christmas it seems like so many families are saying the same thing. It is really bad up north. I hope your son feels better soon.

[pklein9747]

Originally Posted by boomerbaby

Well we just got back from nj and came home sick. Everyone there was sick and it was a sure thing we would, and did get it. Really tough Christmas it seems like so many families are saying the same thing. It is really bad up north. I hope your son feels better soon.

Us too. Up in NJ...daughter's friend brought her little one over who had a runny nose and cough. By Christmas our 9 month old granddaughter got sick and so did my husband...runny nose, low grade fever, fatigue, cough, sore throat. When we left on Monday, our son-in-law was sick, and today I'm starting with a scratchy throat, congestion and feeling a bit lousy. Damn...I thought I got away with it.