The Flu Really Is That Bad - by @voiceofreason
The Flu is every bit as bad as we are hearing.
This morning I called the pediatrician to make an appointment for my child in order to just do a routine wellness check up.
The Pediatrician asked how important it was for my child to be seen...
I thought that was a weird question, but then she proceeded to tell me that they are having tons of sick kids coming in every day, and they are not really getting better.
The same kids have been coming in for weeks and months.
Her exact words were:
"This flu season is the worst one in years, it is probably worse than whatever you are hearing about it on the news."
Wow!
Worse than we are hearing?!
The Pediatrician followed that up with saying that I should only be bringing my kid in if they are already sick.
Upon hearing that, I said ok no need to tell me twice, I will not be taking my child in for a checkup unless they are really sick.
Time for flu vaccines?
I have never gotten a flu vaccine before but perhaps it is time to start considering these each year, both for me and for others in my family.
I've read that at the very least it makes it less severe if you catch the virus.
Any little bit might help as this flu is a nasty one!