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Tips for avoiding flu.

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By *at69drive OP   Man
over a year ago

Hertford

Completely wasted day today . After struggling to work for the last two days with flu, have spent most of today in bed ( something which I never do , always active and doing things ). Lots of people at work have it . Probably not helped by the fact that there is no sick pay scheme , even for managerial staff so people come in and it gets passed around . Any good tips as to how to avoid it . ?

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

I am getting my flu jab on Monday

get well soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Completely wasted day today . After struggling to work for the last two days with flu, have spent most of today in bed ( something which I never do , always active and doing things ). Lots of people at work have it . Probably not helped by the fact that there is no sick pay scheme , even for managerial staff so people come in and it gets passed around . Any good tips as to how to avoid it . ?"
Flu jab for me

Sarah x

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By *at69drive OP   Man
over a year ago

Hertford


"I am getting my flu jab on Monday

get well soon"
. Thanks. Are there any side effects to flu jabs . ?

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn


"I am getting my flu jab on Monday

get well soon. Thanks. Are there any side effects to flu jabs . ?"

never had one before, this is my first time.

I think you get a wee bit of a side effect, maybe svivery etc. Not too sure

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

shivery*

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By *each_PittWoman
over a year ago

Belfast

I've been off all week with flu. It's been rotten. I really think a hot toddy is the only thing that helps and sweat it out.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I am getting my flu jab on Monday

get well soon. Thanks. Are there any side effects to flu jabs . ?"

You will have a sore arm and possibly very slight symptoms but far and away the best side effect is you are much less.likely to have flu. I have one every year having had proper flu twice in my life....I never, EVER want it again.

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By *arry247Couple
over a year ago

Wakefield

I have had flu jabs for years and never had a side effect

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I had my flu jab on Thursday, the only year I didn't get it was last year (due to laziness) and was really ill with the cold all over Christmas, the only reaction I have ever had with it was a very tender arm for a few days, but I would recommend it compared to having the flu, I haven't had it for years

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By *at69drive OP   Man
over a year ago

Hertford


"I've been off all week with flu. It's been rotten. I really think a hot toddy is the only thing that helps and sweat it out."
. Get well soon. I am annoyed at wasting a day , but a week is even worse . I always eat freshly cooked food , but dropped my standards to night and had a micro waved chilli.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I had my flu jab on Thursday, the only year I didn't get it was last year (due to laziness) and was really ill with the cold all over Christmas, the only reaction I have ever had with it was a very tender arm for a few days, but I would recommend it compared to having the flu, I haven't had it for years "

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By *at69drive OP   Man
over a year ago

Hertford

Usefull information. For some reason I assumed that flu jabs were for the elderly . After today think I will have one in future .

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn


"Usefull information. For some reason I assumed that flu jabs were for the elderly . After today think I will have one in future ."

the elderly

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Usefull information. For some reason I assumed that flu jabs were for the elderly . After today think I will have one in future ."

They do them in Tesco for nine quid and my previous employer provided them.

Real flu is terrible and takes weeks to recover properly from often leaving you with secondary infection and mildly depressed.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

My work supplies them plus I get mine free anyway as I am asthmatic, would really hate to have the flu along side having asthma think I would still pay for it if I didn't get it for free

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Usefull information. For some reason I assumed that flu jabs were for the elderly . After today think I will have one in future ."
lol I used to think that - until contracting pneumonia through complications of flu during my mid twenties. Have to admit , I suffered some awful side effects with flu jab first time having it, but well worth it in long run I think

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By *at69drive OP   Man
over a year ago

Hertford


"Usefull information. For some reason I assumed that flu jabs were for the elderly . After today think I will have one in future .

They do them in Tesco for nine quid and my previous employer provided them.

Real flu is terrible and takes weeks to recover properly from often leaving you with secondary infection and mildly depressed. "
. Just hope I do not have the real flu. Had it once and did take about three weeks to recover. Even went to the Doctors and he just told me to rest

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By *ogistical NightmaresCouple
over a year ago

Manchester Area

If you have FLU, you won't be able to get out of bed.

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By *anatee175Couple
over a year ago

Sunderland

I had my flu jab on Tuesday no side affects.

Plenty of fluids and keep warm my advice.

Claire

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By *ogistical NightmaresCouple
over a year ago

Manchester Area

I have a flu jab every year, due to medical and caring conditions. Never had a side effect

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"If you have FLU, you won't be able to get out of bed. "

True.

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By *ogistical NightmaresCouple
over a year ago

Manchester Area


"If you have FLU, you won't be able to get out of bed.

True. "

I was told the test was if you had FLU and someone dropped £50 by the side of your bed, you wouldn't move.If you did it was a BAD COLD

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If you have FLU, you won't be able to get out of bed. "
So true. Stiff bones, aching muscles. nausea, dizziness and the overwhelming fatigue

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By *ercedes_SLKMan
over a year ago

nottingham


"Completely wasted day today . After struggling to work for the last two days with flu, have spent most of today in bed ( something which I never do , always active and doing things ). Lots of people at work have it . Probably not helped by the fact that there is no sick pay scheme , even for managerial staff so people come in and it gets passed around . Any good tips as to how to avoid it . ?"

A LARGE brandy before bed

Cures it every time

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By *picyspiregirlCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

Hot chilli sauces works a treat when you start feeling the symptoms.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got man flu feeling right shitty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had it last weekend , spent a day in bed too. Pants

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had my first ever flu jab this morning and so far , no side effects. From what I recall the NHS offer to the elderly but also to those who would be classed as vulnerable if they caught it.

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By *ussypussWoman
over a year ago

South Birmingham waiting for the bf to come back after crimbo


"If you have FLU, you won't be able to get out of bed. "

Exactly what I was thinking when I read the OP. Chances are that what you have is a cold. There is a pretty nasty cold doing the rounds atm (I've got it) and it's not just here in sunny Brum.

This cold is lasting between 10 & 14 days.

I know that mine is definitely a cold coz my son got it a week before giving it to me two days after I had my flu jab and having had flu before, I agree that you wouldn't be able to get out of bed, never mind making it to the microwave for food.

Just keep up the fluids, that's the most important thing to do

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By *ussypussWoman
over a year ago

South Birmingham waiting for the bf to come back after crimbo


"If you have FLU, you won't be able to get out of bed. So true. Stiff bones, aching muscles. nausea, dizziness and the overwhelming fatigue"

And not just for a day or two either, you would be flat out for the best part of a fortnight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only had flu twice in my life, it's absolutely awful and took me down for never three weeks both times.

Honestly though, my advice (other than the flu jab which personally I have never had) is regular exercise, plenty of fresh fruit and veg. Avoid letting your core get cold.

When you get a cold, stop, rest, sleep. Your body will fight off infection faster if you rest and let it deal exclusively with the infection, rather than making it deal with everything else you do on a daily basis.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes the best cure is to use, devils claw and golden seal

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By *ettering-couple76Couple
over a year ago

Kettering

Try eating Fruit Bat in Sierra Leone....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had flu.jabs for several years with no sideeeffects at all. Allan

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By *at69drive OP   Man
over a year ago

Hertford


"If you have FLU, you won't be able to get out of bed.

Exactly what I was thinking when I read the OP. Chances are that what you have is a cold. There is a pretty nasty cold doing the rounds atm (I've got it) and it's not just here in sunny Brum.

This cold is lasting between 10 & 14 days.

I know that mine is definitely a cold coz my son got it a week before giving it to me two days after I had my flu jab and having had flu before, I agree that you wouldn't be able to get out of bed, never mind making it to the microwave for food.

Just keep up the fluids, that's the most important thing to do

"
. Thanks for advice . Definitely do not have flu, just a nasty cold . Will drink plenty of water.

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By *hrissie1961Woman
over a year ago

dumfries and galloway


"Completely wasted day today . After struggling to work for the last two days with flu, have spent most of today in bed ( something which I never do , always active and doing things ). Lots of people at work have it . Probably not helped by the fact that there is no sick pay scheme , even for managerial staff so people come in and it gets passed around . Any good tips as to how to avoid it . ?"

This is how flu spreads...you should have stayed home

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