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Old 20-01-2008, 09:07 AM
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I must be lucky as I don't get colds and I can't remember having flu for years. I even turned down the flu jab when my doctor offered it because everyone I know who's had it always seems to get ill.

When I was working I used to get really annoyed by people who rushed off to buy over the counter remedies whenever they got a runny nose claiming they had the flu. As has been said real flu will put you out of commission good and proper.
Last time I had a flu jab I felt rough for two-three weeks. I turned it down this year. With regard to colds...if you treat them with medicines etc. they last a week...if you do nothing, they last a week. Take your choice.
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