It hasn't gone away (this thread), but it's not too late ...to have the flu jab
For most fit people, if it seems to be flu, paracetamol and bed rest are the answer - not a visit to the doctor
Right now the worry is that not enough people at risk have had the jab. This especially applies to pregnant women, for whom the jab is not known to be harmful. It's still available and contains H1N1 "swine flu" which has caused most cases so far.
Flu is serious and is not the same as a "common" cold. Our hospitals are coping with those needing admission, it's not an epidemic, and it's wrong to either dramatise the situation and / or make political capital out of it. This is just a friendly reminder.
