Poor Syl been rough for ages now. Hope you are getting better my friend x
I have been away for a few days Mags, a belated birthday trip, only to Wales, but it was good to get a break after the year I have had.
I am feeling better thanks, though I have never had a cold that has lasted this long...it's now at the stage where my head feels like it's stuffed with cotton wool, but i don't feel ill, so that's a bonus.
I know Digger has had norovirus, which is horrible, so let's hope she recovers quickly. x
Good to see you had a great time, Syl, and good to know you’re gradually feeling better. Hope it all clears up before Christmas!
BIB… Wow - Norovirus is no joke! Wishing you fully well again ASAP, Diggs
It’s been a bit of a weird winter so far over here too. I know 2 people who, despite getting their flu shots, ended up being rushed to hospital - with flu 🤷🏻♀️ And I’ve had a cold that‘s refusing to move the hell on. Not a bad cold, just an annoyingly lingering one.
There definitely seems to be some weird bugs floating around this winter…
-- Edited by Vam on Tuesday 16th of December 2025 11:11:23 AM
Hi Vam, good to see back.
I agree with you that these damn colds linger a lot longer than they used to, either that or we are catching one after the other.
Apparently this so called super flu that's doing the rounds, is resistant to the flu vacine...so that's why the protection isn't working very well.
Fingers crossed we can all avoid it. x
Vam said
Dec 16 11:19 AM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
Its.like the Marie Celeste here
I hope you are all well and just busy now before Christmas.
It is a bit Marie Celestish since I got back.
I hope everyone is well....just busy.
Busy time of year. I'm up to my eyes in trying to catch up and I'm making 24 carat gold leaf artwork for my friends. God knows why I decided to do that and not just buy something is beyond me.
That artwork is lovely! And you’ve just given me a great suggestion for a last minute gift I still need to buy for someone, so thanks for that 😉
Wish you were making it for me, though!
Anonymous said
Dec 16 11:25 AM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Apparently this so called super flu that's doing the rounds, is resistant to the flu vacine...so that's why the protection isn't working very well.
Fingers crossed we can all avoid it. x
Just to provide balance, and perhaps a bit of reassurance...
"This year’s flu season also started a month earlier, while a drifted influenza A(H3N2) strain – also known as subclade K – is currently dominating cases in England, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Does the flu jab work against the H3N2 strain?
Data from UKHSA shows this year’s vaccine is providing good protection against this strain."
Apparently this so called super flu that's doing the rounds, is resistant to the flu vacine...so that's why the protection isn't working very well.
Fingers crossed we can all avoid it. x
Just to provide balance, and perhaps a bit of reassurance...
"This year’s flu season also started a month earlier, while a drifted influenza A(H3N2) strain – also known as subclade K – is currently dominating cases in England, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Does the flu jab work against the H3N2 strain?
Data from UKHSA shows this year’s vaccine is providing good protection against this strain."
Hopefully, there’ll be few anomalies to that (like my 2 friends who were hospitalised with severe breathing difficulties).
Digger said
Dec 16 1:37 PM, 2025
Vam wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Syl wrote:
Apparently this so called super flu that's doing the rounds, is resistant to the flu vacine...so that's why the protection isn't working very well.
Fingers crossed we can all avoid it. x
Just to provide balance, and perhaps a bit of reassurance...
"This year’s flu season also started a month earlier, while a drifted influenza A(H3N2) strain – also known as subclade K – is currently dominating cases in England, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Does the flu jab work against the H3N2 strain?
Data from UKHSA shows this year’s vaccine is providing good protection against this strain."
Hopefully, there’ll be few anomalies to that (like my 2 friends who were hospitalised with severe breathing difficulties).
Well I've had it and I didn't have jabs. I thought I had norovirus, but it was the superflu.
Magica said
Dec 16 3:34 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Vam wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Syl wrote:
Apparently this so called super flu that's doing the rounds, is resistant to the flu vacine...so that's why the protection isn't working very well.
Fingers crossed we can all avoid it. x
Just to provide balance, and perhaps a bit of reassurance...
"This year’s flu season also started a month earlier, while a drifted influenza A(H3N2) strain – also known as subclade K – is currently dominating cases in England, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Does the flu jab work against the H3N2 strain?
Data from UKHSA shows this year’s vaccine is providing good protection against this strain."
Hopefully, there’ll be few anomalies to that (like my 2 friends who were hospitalised with severe breathing difficulties).
Well I've had it and I didn't have jabs. I thought I had norovirus, but it was the superflu.
Well I'm glad you feel better now Digs x
Anonymous said
Dec 17 8:29 AM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Well I've had it and I didn't have jabs. I thought I had norovirus, but it was the superflu.
Someone I know has just come down with something. I know at the end of the day if you're sick you're sick irrespective of what it's called, but in your case how did you know which it was?
Digger said
Dec 17 1:58 PM, 2025
Anonymous wrote:
Digger wrote:
Well I've had it and I didn't have jabs. I thought I had norovirus, but it was the superflu.
Someone I know has just come down with something. I know at the end of the day if you're sick you're sick irrespective of what it's called, but in your case how did you know which it was?
Norovirus gives you vomiting and diarrhea and usually resolves in a few days. I only threw up twice and didn't get an upset tum. Flu can make you vomit but it doesn't give you diarrhea. And it makes you ill for much longer. What it does give you very often is a chest infection and I got a really bad one. Norovirus is a gastrointestinal virus that doesn't affect the respiratory system...unlike flu. I initially thought I had norovirus because I was sick. But my symptoms were more like flu and the doctor confirmed that. It's been over two weeks and I'm still not fully recovered.
Maddog said
Dec 17 3:33 PM, 2025
Yall need some vitamins or something, lol..
Digger said
Dec 18 1:05 PM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
Yall need some vitamins or something, lol..
I take a whole raft of vitamins and supplements. it's a bloody virus not something you can stave off with weights and exercise.
Syl said
Dec 18 1:14 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Yall need some vitamins or something, lol..
I take a whole raft of vitamins and supplements. it's a bloody virus not something you can stave off with weights and exercise.
I am back on those NMNH supplements....no idea if they are doing e any good though.
Maddog said
Dec 18 9:41 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Yall need some vitamins or something, lol..
I take a whole raft of vitamins and supplements. it's a bloody virus not something you can stave off with weights and exercise.
Regular exercise is a key component in maintaining a strong immune system and preventing illnesses like the flu. It helps to strengthen the body's defenses and can reduce the number of colds and flu infections. Here are some ways fitness can contribute to flu prevention:
I take a whole raft of vitamins and supplements. it's a bloody virus not something you can stave off with weights and exercise.
Regular exercise is a key component in maintaining a strong immune system and preventing illnesses like the flu. It helps to strengthen the body's defenses and can reduce the number of colds and flu infections. Here are some ways fitness can contribute to flu prevention:
I walk for nearly an hour every day with my dog. I do weights for my upper body and yoga. Viruses go around and shit happens.
Maddog said
Dec 19 12:40 AM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Digger wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Yall need some vitamins or something, lol..
I take a whole raft of vitamins and supplements. it's a bloody virus not something you can stave off with weights and exercise.
Regular exercise is a key component in maintaining a strong immune system and preventing illnesses like the flu. It helps to strengthen the body's defenses and can reduce the number of colds and flu infections. Here are some ways fitness can contribute to flu prevention:
Hi Vam, good to see back.
I agree with you that these damn colds linger a lot longer than they used to, either that or we are catching one after the other.
Apparently this so called super flu that's doing the rounds, is resistant to the flu vacine...so that's why the protection isn't working very well.
Fingers crossed we can all avoid it. x
(that avi! ❤️😂)
That artwork is lovely! And you’ve just given me a great suggestion for a last minute gift I still need to buy for someone, so thanks for that 😉
Wish you were making it for me, though!
Just to provide balance, and perhaps a bit of reassurance...
"This year’s flu season also started a month earlier, while a drifted influenza A(H3N2) strain – also known as subclade K – is currently dominating cases in England, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Does the flu jab work against the H3N2 strain?
Data from UKHSA shows this year’s vaccine is providing good protection against this strain."
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/flu-vaccine-h3n2-symptoms-nhs-b2884155.html
Good to know, thanks! 😊
Hopefully, there’ll be few anomalies to that (like my 2 friends who were hospitalised with severe breathing difficulties).
Well I've had it and I didn't have jabs. I thought I had norovirus, but it was the superflu.
Well I'm glad you feel better now Digs x
Norovirus gives you vomiting and diarrhea and usually resolves in a few days. I only threw up twice and didn't get an upset tum. Flu can make you vomit but it doesn't give you diarrhea. And it makes you ill for much longer. What it does give you very often is a chest infection and I got a really bad one. Norovirus is a gastrointestinal virus that doesn't affect the respiratory system...unlike flu. I initially thought I had norovirus because I was sick. But my symptoms were more like flu and the doctor confirmed that. It's been over two weeks and I'm still not fully recovered.
I take a whole raft of vitamins and supplements. it's a bloody virus not something you can stave off with weights and exercise.
I am back on those NMNH supplements....no idea if they are doing e any good though.
Regular exercise is a key component in maintaining a strong immune system and preventing illnesses like the flu. It helps to strengthen the body's defenses and can reduce the number of colds and flu infections. Here are some ways fitness can contribute to flu prevention:
It's important to note that while exercise is beneficial, it should not replace medical advice or treatment for flu or other illnesses. Always consult with a healthcare professional if you have concerns about your fitness level or health during flu season.
I walk for nearly an hour every day with my dog. I do weights for my upper body and yoga. Viruses go around and shit happens.
They do. And what your doing is helping you battle them..
But it's important to acknowledge that there are things you can do to mitigate the risks..