To be nervous about this flu going around?

[Cath2987]

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!

Personally I wouldn’t go.

Its only one winter that by chance you have a very young baby.

Honestly I was thinking about going before. However me and DH were watching the news last night and with the way they were talking about it and how things seem to be going I’m feeling a bit unsure about it now. I’m also sleep deprived which makes me less
motivated to get ready etc.

I bloody hope we dont get it, I've got my first holiday in three years in two weeks if I'm sick for it I'll be livid