Locally at WMC, 229 people have been hospitalized because of the flu this year. at this time last year, the number was 3.

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Day one: The first signs show up. They are: a spiking fever, high as 104, even 106, with severe headaches and muscle pains.


By Day three: sore throat, stuffy nose and cough.


By Day seven: you are no longer contagious but symptoms like fatigue and scratchy coughing can last for weeks. Yes, weeks.

 

STAY HYDRATED. Dehydration is a strong possibility, and can cause severe, extreme cramping. (some say this is the worst part of this particular flu)

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