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To be nervous about this flu going around?

28 replies

Cath2987 · 09/12/2025 11:03

I am four weeks postpartum with a newborn. I have been seeing a lot of info about this new flu strain circulating. I also have a two year old (not in nursery) and mild fully controlled asthma.

I have a lunch with some mum friends booked next week where I was meant to bring along baby. I’m now having second thoughts about going as my area seems to be experiencing a flu surge - GP has sent a message to all patients about it. Would you go to the lunch if you were me?

Toddler is vaccinated (spray) however I only got my vaccine Friday ( 4 days ago).

AIBU to be a little nervous about this flu circulating or is it just the usual? I don’t tend to get the flu often - however I am sleep deprived right now!

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Nutmuncher · 09/12/2025 11:12

Go to the lunch. You’ll be perfectly fine.

rainbowunicorn · 09/12/2025 11:10

It is flu. It happens every winter. This year it is a bit earlier than normal which is putting pressure on hospitals which bit s why we are seeing so much in the media. The media will also be blowing it out of all proportion as tbey do with everything. Check in with your friends the day before that nobody is unwell. Keep newborn with you/ in pram and dont pass them about etc. By next week your jab will have kicked and and will be providing decent protection. I wouldn't be overly worried.

JacquesHarlow · 09/12/2025 11:05

Focus on the things you can control.