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John1956PA

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87. Thank you, Sheltie, for that bit of information.

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:43 PM

Jan 5

The anecdotes of sudden deaths in the 1918-1920 pandemic are heartbreaking. There are stories of strong young men who left their houses to walk to work. They began to feel ill along the way. They turned around and walked back home, only to fall dead at their doorstep. Their immune systems' overwhelming reactions to the virus hit their systems so hard that they died of organ failure or from asphyxiation due to lung fluid.

Interestingly, it is reported that older people were not so harshly affected. There is a theory that they were exposed to a flu strain in the 1890s which provided partial immunization to them.

Here is hoping that we all come out of this season in high states of wellness.

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So, a friend of my grandson's died with the flu [View all] SheltieLover Jan 5 OP

I thought I read somewhere that the vax for the flu does not affect this flu? Have you read this?? nt in2herbs Jan 5 #1

It's also being said that the current vaccinations reduce the severity of the so-called super flu. n/t Hugin Jan 5 #3

That sort of makes sense, I guess. SheltieLover Jan 5 #8

I think it has me JustAnotherGen Jan 5 #41

Aw, I am sorry you have something. Hugin Jan 5 #46

My husband JustAnotherGen Jan 5 #71

"I Don't think our Government is telling us the truth." wolfie001 Jan 6 #95

This is what I have heard Lithos Jan 6 #114

Thanks for filling out the gist. Hugin Jan 6 #118

Good to hear! ShazzieB Jan 6 #124

My Wife had the flu Seinan Sensei Jan 6 #117

Anecdotal yet intriguing... Hugin Jan 6 #119

It is sabbat hunter Jan 5 #5

Ty for sharing. SheltieLover Jan 5 #9

Yup, but then the article said to get the vax anyway. SheltieLover Jan 5 #6

You are correct. This year's vaccination does not protect against the strain A superflu going around. Ms. Toad Jan 5 #17

Thank you. The flu vaccines have always looked in the rear view mirror (they're aimed at last year's strain). TheRickles Jan 5 #24

Sorta-kinda. Ms. Toad Jan 5 #34

Sorry about your daughter's health. TY for clarification. nt in2herbs Jan 5 #72

Thanks. Ms. Toad Jan 5 #73

I'd rather take my chances with the vaccine than without the vaccine Random Boomer Jan 6 #130

I've had the flu twice in the last quarter century. Ms. Toad Jan 6 #131

I caught the flu one year when the strain differed from that which I was vaccinated... C Moon Jan 6 #126

I'm on day four of something yucky Unwind Your Mind Jan 5 #2

Healing vibes on the way to you. SheltieLover Jan 5 #10

I'm so sorry about your grandsons friend nt Unwind Your Mind Jan 6 #104

Ty SheltieLover Jan 6 #107

I hope it passes quickly. Healing thoughts coming your way. LoisB Jan 5 #65

I'm sorry for the loss of your GS's friend, sad 😢 Clouds Passing Jan 5 #4

Ty, Clouds. SheltieLover Jan 5 #11

Yikes! That age group usually has the lowest risk! surfered Jan 5 #7

I know! And articles are saying this flu is killing more old people. SheltieLover Jan 5 #12

They have to decide each year which strain of flu to develop a vaccine for. surfered Jan 5 #91

Thx SheltieLover Jan 5 #92

The "Spanish" flu disproportionately killed younger people Easterncedar Jan 5 #13

I was just going to add that Sanity Claws Jan 5 #18

My father lost two siblings to the "Spanish" flu. They were 7 and 9. Ritabert Jan 5 #29

My father lost a toddler brother Easterncedar Jan 5 #37

Mother Nature trying every day to bring us back into the ground wolfie001 Jan 6 #96

The Great Influenza killed the young and strong, it was part of Maru Kitteh Jan 5 #28

Here's a nice documentary that describes the influenza pandemic of 1918 . . . xocetaceans Jan 5 #45

My dad was born in 1917. That's a mistake I've made for years, but yes, Maru Kitteh Jan 5 #64

My father was born in 1916. His father died of the Spanish flu in 1918. He was in his 30's. mommymarine2003 Jan 5 #70

The relentlessness of disease, deprivation, war and death in Maru Kitteh Jan 5 #74

They were " killed" by their own immune system overreacting Melon Jan 5 #76

I had Influenza A about 6 months before Covid started and w/out being dramatic, I had never been so sick before that Deuxcents Jan 5 #14

Ty. SheltieLover Jan 5 #19

Too sad malaise Jan 5 #15

Influencer Paul Kim's Son, 5, Dies After Contracting Severe Case of the Flu The Catholic content creator first shared th BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 5 #16

How heartbreaking. SheltieLover Jan 5 #20

Small sample size but this flu seems to be hitting the young BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 5 #40

Terrifying SheltieLover Jan 5 #43

I'm so sorry mzmolly Jan 5 #21

Ty, Mzmolly SheltieLover Jan 5 #23

My condolences! 2naSalit Jan 5 #22

He was 49 & unvaxed. SheltieLover Jan 5 #25

I'm so sorry! The flu is more serious than many of us realize. nt spooky3 Jan 5 #26

Ty. His relatives called it the super flu SheltieLover Jan 5 #27

FWIW, I heard on the radio today that there is a bad strain going around that was NOT spooky3 Jan 5 #30

You don't have to live in fear. Just get vaccinated and wear a mask! Fil1957 Jan 5 #31

I have been vaccinated. I still wear a mask when I am "out and about." MLWR Jan 5 #32

Make sure you're washing your hands after touching anything frequently touched by others. Ms. Toad Jan 5 #36

I think I read somewhere Dr. Oz was telling not to get vaxxed for the flu. applegrove Jan 5 #33

I am sorry... I can scarcely speak to the devastation of public health messaging and policies hlthe2b Jan 5 #35

Ty! SheltieLover Jan 5 #44

Where? IbogaProject Jan 5 #38

SW TN SheltieLover Jan 5 #47

Washington state and others IbogaProject Jan 5 #66

I have it now JustAnotherGen Jan 5 #39

Healing vibes on the way to you. SheltieLover Jan 5 #48

Here's another tip straight from richdj25 Jan 5 #42

What kind of otc meds? SheltieLover Jan 5 #49

It's time to start wearing masks. We've been ready for this: hoping for the best and prepared for the worst. marble falls Jan 5 #50

I would if I ever left the house SheltieLover Jan 5 #51

We all gotta do what we gotta do. We seem to be on our own. marble falls Jan 5 #52

Yup. SheltieLover Jan 5 #53

It's pretty rough this year Sympthsical Jan 5 #54

Yikes. Sounds scary! SheltieLover Jan 5 #56

Typically it's just a few days Sympthsical Jan 5 #63

I'm So Sorry, Sheltie... That's so Cha Jan 5 #55

Mahalo, Cha SheltieLover Jan 5 #57

Sad and important. I know the retirement bronxiteforever Jan 5 #58

Good for them! SheltieLover Jan 5 #59

You stay safe too SheltieLover. bronxiteforever Jan 5 #60

I never leave my house, so I'm ok SheltieLover Jan 5 #61

Be careful HighFired49 Jan 6 #115

I am. SheltieLover Jan 6 #116

I am so sorry Sheltie. irisblue Jan 5 #62

Ty, Iris SheltieLover Jan 5 #68

How sad. My sympathies to his family and friends and your grandson. LoisB Jan 5 #67

Ty, Lois SheltieLover Jan 5 #69

I recall a really bad flu strain 12 or more years ago that hit teens and young adults particularly hard Attilatheblond Jan 5 #75

Yes. I read that the phenomenon occurred in the influenza pandemic of 1918-1920. John1956PA Jan 5 #77

And with COVID as well SheltieLover Jan 5 #79

Yep. As someone with an autoimmune disorder, I can vouch for the fact that our bodies can & do turn against us. Attilatheblond Jan 5 #83

Oh I know they can SheltieLover Jan 5 #85

Thank you, Sheltie, for that bit of information. John1956PA Jan 5 #87

Omg how sad SheltieLover Jan 5 #88

I believe COVID caused a cytokine in the wordt cases, too SheltieLover Jan 5 #78

I was one of the unlucky few who caught that one. Hugin Jan 5 #86

FluView https://www.cdc.gov/fluview/surveillance/2025-week-52.html Blues Heron Jan 5 #80

Ty for sharing. SheltieLover Jan 5 #82

That poor family, and this must have shaken you Sheltie. Maru Kitteh Jan 5 #81

Ty, Maru SheltieLover Jan 5 #84

I think my husband picked it up at a hockey tournament. EllieBC Jan 5 #89

I hope he is ok now. SheltieLover Jan 5 #90

I'm really sorry EllieBC Jan 6 #93

Ty SheltieLover Jan 6 #94

Here's the article surfered Jan 6 #97

Ty! SheltieLover Jan 6 #98

The flu virus is a shape shifter. Aussie105 Jan 6 #99

Yup SheltieLover Jan 6 #100

Take care and make sure you have your vaccinations up to date LetMyPeopleVote Jan 6 #101

Ty. You too. SheltieLover Jan 6 #102

I got my flu shot back in September and my latest COVID shot 9 days ago LetMyPeopleVote Jan 6 #103

That's awful! LittleGirl Jan 6 #105

Glad you & hubby are ok. SheltieLover Jan 6 #106

Absolutely right -- it's never TOO late to vax, but it's always best to vax early Rocknation Jan 6 #108

Ty SheltieLover Jan 6 #110

There was a 16 y.o. girl that died of the flu here in the Dayton, Ohio area. Xavier Breath Jan 6 #109

Is that the 16 yr old that had a fever one day & died the next day? SheltieLover Jan 6 #111

My impression from the interview was that she was healthy and that it happened rather quickly. Xavier Breath Jan 6 #112

Ty. Deceased's family members told me of a similar story. SheltieLover Jan 6 #113

Here is a wonderful resource that can be trusted: barbtries Jan 6 #120

Thx SheltieLover Jan 6 #122

I made sure my 22 year old was vaccinated for flu and covid. None of his friends are. SunSeeker Jan 6 #121

Glad your kiddo is vaxed! SheltieLover Jan 6 #123

Yes, take all preventive measures! However, if you DO get the flu... Wednesdays Jan 6 #125

Ty for sharing! SheltieLover Jan 6 #127

As it happens... momta Jan 6 #128

Glad you're vaxed up! SheltieLover Jan 6 #129