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Wwyd Christmas party and flu

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SleepWarrior · 14/12/2019 20:16

I was about to head to a Christmas gathering with a few friends and the host just messaged to mention their child has flu and will be in bed.

Would you pull out at the last minute with that as a reason? I really do not want my (asthmatic) kids getting flu or a bad cold, especially when it would probably hit their chests bang in time for Christmas. But then again they do go to school/library/shops where you can of course pick anything up... although I'm not sure that's quite the same as knowingly walking into a fluey house.

I'm so conflicted! I don't want to be rude. I know they had lots of RSVPs of 'no' and I felt bad for them. I did want to go otherwise. I don't want to all get struck down though . Would you go? Help me decide!

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LissJas · 14/12/2019 20:18

No. It's one thing to be around other people at school etc where you MIGHT pick something up, but walking straight into a germ factory is another thing altogether!

Wolfiefan · 14/12/2019 20:19

Who on earth hosts a houseful if a child has flu????
Not a chance I would go. I’m asthmatic and on immunosuppressants though and would quite like to make it to see 2020.

Nicecupofcoco · 14/12/2019 20:19

I wouldn't so close to xmas op, and not with a child with asthma. But I am abit over cautious over things like that. Hope you reach a decision.

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iVampire · 14/12/2019 20:23

I wouldn’t

Then again, people know I am immune compromised

TillyTheTiger · 14/12/2019 20:23

I wouldn't go. Flu is absolutely horrible, don't risk it.

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SleepWarrior · 14/12/2019 20:26

People do a lot of saying flu when they mean a cold though don't they. A kid at home in bed with the rest of their family fine and well is likely to not really be flu.

Thank you for the comments though, good to know I'm not overreacting in thinking of bailing.

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Expressedways · 14/12/2019 20:27

Is it one of those things where people say flu but they actually mean bad cold?! I can’t imagine anyone wanting to host if someone in the household genuinely had the flu. Can you call her and ask? If the child just has a cold then I’d still go but if it is actually flu then I’d cancel and I’m sure your friend would understand given you have children with asthma.

Expressedways · 14/12/2019 20:29

X Posted with you. My money is on her exaggerating and it not being the flu. So many people do this and as someone who ended up in hospital when I had the flu it really irritates me!!

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