Strawb wrote:Footy Chick wrote:That I'm still feeling crappy after having the flu. I've finally done some further reading on this subject and have realised that I could feel crappy still for the next 2 weeks or so![]()
After further investigation and the fact that my Nanna got it at the same time, I was surprised to read the following:Influenza B is an influenza virus that produces milder symptoms than influenza A when it infects humans. Influenza B may occur in epidemic, but it is not a pandemic flu concern.
While it mutates two to three times slower than influenza A, it is still too fast for a person to build a lasting immunity to it.
To date, influenza B is only known to cause infection in seals and humans.
We both went to KI the Saturday before. Our first stop - Seal Bay![]()
I caught the flu from a seal?
did you go near them or swim with them? I dun want seal flu.
You actually have to stay so far away from them at all times because it's a natural reserve, but there were about 3 sleeping under the steps where Nanna was standing (she didn't want to get sand in her shoes).