*hurk*

[bloodyrosemccoy]

So this morning at about 7:30 I staggered into the living room, having just spent quite a while in the bathroom. Dad was reading in there, and the following conversation ensued:

 

AMELIA: Oh god I feel like I’m dying. When he said “flu-like symptoms,” I had no idea they’d be so flu-like.

DAD: What’s this?

AMELIA: Fukitol withdrawal. It’s hitting me hard.

DAD: In what way?

(AMELIA gives a general overview of her symptoms.)

DAD: Amelia, the reason they are so flu-like is that you have the flu.

AMELIA: … Oh.

 

Figures. I was going to get my flu shot at that awful customer service place, but I quit instead—only the brain still wrote it off as Done, so I forgot to actually get the shot. Kids! Get yer flu shots or you’ll end up like me!

 

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to spend another day on my aforementioned fainting couch. When I’m not in the bathroom.

Comments

[chairman-wow.livejournal.com]

I thought they only gave flu shots to at-risk people like the elderly and such?

In any case, the flu is rubbish. Hope you recover soon!

[beccastareyes]

I know they tell us at my job to get one anyways, but if you are at-risk or are in contact with people who are, get one now.

(Considering I'd get the flu once a year when I was living in the dorms or teaching undergrads (who live in dorms), I begin to think I should have one every year I teach or am otherwise in contact with large groups of people who share living space.)

[chairman-wow.livejournal.com]

Heh, the last time I got the flu was in my first year of uni, when I was living in a dorm. I didn't get it too badly, though, I tend to have long drawn-out colds instead. D:

[westrider.livejournal.com]

Yes, Teachers should absolutely get Flu Shots every year, as should Cashiers, Waiters/Waitresses, and anyone else who regularly comes into contact with lots and lots of people. I'd even recommend them for people who just use Public Transit often.

[childthursday.livejournal.com]

I skipped the shot this year (although I guess it's not too late for it), but normally I get it as soon as I can. I come down with a horrible cold or other infection as soon as I get the first assignments from my students.

This year I went with all electronic assignments, so we'll see if I still get sick. Infectious little buggers.

[newroticgirl.livejournal.com]

It's reccommended for high risk people, but when supplies permit, available to all. :)

[lookingforwater.livejournal.com]

I've never actually had the flu. I get deathcolds and respiratory infections instead.

[thewrongcrowd.livejournal.com]

Hope you feel better soon.

Don't beat yourself up too much... word from the research guys is the flu (at least that going around here) is not only resistant to this year's vaccine, but also resistant to Tamiflu.

[newroticgirl.livejournal.com]

My favorite sick drink (hope it helps):

Warm chicken broth
A sprinkling of red pepper flakes
A splash of lemon juice

Yummy, and the stuff helps soothe unhappy throats.

Feel better soon!

[pixel39.livejournal.com]

My favorite is hot lemonade with ginger brandy in it. After you've had enough, you still feel like crap but you don't care anymore. :-)