Yesterday my Facebook memories reminded me that 10 years ago, I had the flu. Full out, high fever, sore throat, runny nose, exploding head flu. And this morning I woke up with a scratchy throat. Coincidence? Probably. I’m attacking it with hot tea – supplemented by honey and a slice of lemon.
After the past few years with Covid, it’s easy to get complacent about flu. So let’s look at some resources that could be helpful if you wake up with a scratchy throat too!
First up – the CDC has a pretty comprehensive overview of symptoms, how flu spreads and can link you to info about Covid or RSV at this link: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.htm#:~:text=Influenza%20(flu)%20can%20cause%20mild,cough
Want to know where flu is spreading the fastest? Try this link – of course it’s spreading in Illinois…. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm
Need a good home remedy? I’ve done the steamy shower and hot tea already but there are more good suggestions here: https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/home-remedies#_noHeaderPrefixedContent
And for good measure – here’s some things to keep you entertained if you are down with the flu! https://www.spoonfulofcomfort.com/blog/the-top-21-movies-to-watch-on-a-sick-day https://www.buzzfeed.com/audreyworboys/shows-to-watch-while-sick  https://decider.com/2014/08/29/what-to-stream-when-youre-sick/
But the best medicine is prevention – so go get a flu shot. It’s not too late!
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