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Steer clear of that pesky flu bug with these precautionary tips
Sure, it’s been a mild flu season, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take extra precautions
I’m sick. I’m not just talking sniffles and a sore throat sick. I mean full-on chills, fever, aches, pains, coughing and headache.
Despite the news that we are having one of the mildest flu seasons in 30 years, I clearly didn’t get the memo. Instead of coasting through winter unscathed—I’m cocooned in bed, drinking hot tea, slurping soup and feeling sorry for myself.
According to that CBC article, I might not be alone: while the flu season has been mild (they give five reasons for this—see below) it’s not yet over.
Reasons for a mild flu season:
While spring is fully in our sights now, the flu can strike at anytime in the season (I blame an international flight for mine). So don’t stop being vigilant. Instead, you might want to revisit a few of these tried and true methods for steering clear of both cold and flu.