FLU Information!

"Dear Sheronzo --
I ran across your blog and I’m sorry to read that you’re not feeling well. You're not alone. In fact, as of March 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that New York and California are two of 42 states that are experiencing “widespread” levels of the flu, which means people around you may still have the flu.
If you’re experiencing flu symptoms -- like a sudden, high fever and aches and pains -- you don’t have to take it lying down. Contact your doctor right away to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment. Visit fluFACTS.com for more information and to track the flu in your area. Also, follow these "Take 3" recommendations from the CDC:

1. Take time to get a flu vaccine (it’s never to late in the season to get a vaccination).2. Take everyday preventive actions (like washing your hands often and covering your cough).3. Take antiviral drugs if your doctor says to. If taken in the first 12-48 hours of feeling sick, antivirals can help you get better faster. The CDC recommends oseltamivir (brand name Tamiflu®) or zanamivir (brand name Relenza®). According to a CDC Health Advisory, recent studies suggest a considerable protective effect against complications associated with influenza when these medications are used for treatment.

Remember – if you’re not sure if you have the flu, see your doctor and go to fluFACTS.com for more information."


Hey Ya'll ... a very nice person who was reading my blog sent me this email about the FLU ... it's some additional information that I think you all could find very helpful! I'm finally over the flu but I actually ended up taking all 5 days off!!!!! This is a whopper of a virus!! Please be careful and go see a doctor if you think you have the flu. I could have avoided being out for 5 days but thankfully I had sick days to cover my booty! Not everyone is so lucky so please be careful out there and take good care of yourselves! I had to face an inquiry at work (LOL) for being out all 5 days I think they suspected that I might have gone to Hawaii and enjoyed my sickness too much! But alas, if that were only true. In reality, I was quite bedridden ... it was a horrific experience that I hope to GOD that you all never have to experience. Speaking of vacations ... my hunny is off in Miami with his mom!!!!! I'm sooooo jealous!!!!! I was watching the news last night and though it was 50 degrees outside .... I saw that in california it was 65 degrees!!!!! Waaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!! I wanna go back to cali coz I'm white and I hate it!!!! I wanna be tan agaaaaaaiiin.... all right .... enough with the whining. Hope ya'll having a great day! Ciao! *^_~*