Aussie Flu- I Seriously Think Ive Got It.

[gordiescotland1]

Hi I have been feeling ill for a few days constant nausea. And tonight when I was at mum and dads for tea I began to feel really rough. Shivery headaches and dizziness when I moved and aching joints. I am now in bed feeling awful every time I move. I had the flu jab this year and I get it every year because I am type2 diabetic. But even if I have had the flu jab could I stil get it?
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5143500/aussie-flu-brits-struck-down-over-christmas/

[1ozzy]

Yes you can.

See a doctor

Hope it doesn't knock you about too much.

ps: I would have thought the symptoms would have included craving a meat pie and can of lager ;-/

[1ozzy]

Forgot the link.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/australia-s-killer-flu-virus-mutates

[gordiescotland1]

Thanks that sounds quite concerning

[woofgang]

OK I have no idea who David Jack is but the only research evidence based effect of taking large doses of vitamin C is a large dose of the gallopers.....and it will be a cold day in hell before I start taking health advice from the Sun newspaper. Yes you may have flu. The flu jab is not 100% successful but Aussie flu? I doubt it unless you have been there.

[murraymints]

Hope you are better soon xx

[1ozzy]

//but Aussie flu? I doubt it unless you have been there.//

Germs, bacteria, viruses travel the world without a passport Woofgang.

It only takes one infected traveller.

[1ozzy]

Minty, you forgot "maa wee sausage"

Gordie will be devastated ;-)

[murraymints]

Wrong Geordie OZ !

[murraymints]

Gordie even..

[1ozzy]

Ooops, silly Oz

[Sqad]

Well gordie, there is your answer.....flu.
Not convinced as to the strain......but does it matter?
Stay in, drink plenty , Ibuprofen or similar and watch those blood sugars.If they star to rise alarmingly , then call your GP and if you develop a cough or shortness of breath, then seek medical aid.

[Old_Geezer]

The yearly jab is related to the anticipated strain for the winter. Other strains may be unaffected. Good luck shaking it off.

[woofgang]

1ozzy, indeed they do but it takes more than one traveller to start a flu epidemic going.

[emmie]

yes you can sadly...

[Purist]

Ive just recovered from a winter bug that sounds similar to yours, It has taken about 2 weeks to feel better again, plenty of rest, warmth, hot drinks, paracetamol, I have a residual cough that is gradually disappearing, not sure if it was the Aussie bug, I caught it at work and at the moment I am one of many at work who has had it so far. Roll on spring!