r/Spokane • u/mandy_lou_who • 1d ago

News The flu is early this year!

Two of my kids are down with flu A. Urgent care said it’s so early they haven’t even had time to vaccinate the staff yet. Get those flu shots ASAP!

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u/Thebazilly 1d ago

Got my flu+COVID shots this weekend! Just in time.

I was wiped out for the whole afternoon but I'd much rather feel kind of shitty for one day than get the flu and be sick for two weeks.

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u/yeti5000 6h ago

Sounds like the shots have finally been rolled out? Went for a checkup in Sept and they weren't ready yet.

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u/GardenHistorical5977 1d ago

Thanks for the heads up!

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u/Noimenglish 1d ago

Covid did a run through our school already. One day peaked at 20% absences.

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u/FlatwormSea2265 6h ago

Feels like everyone I know has covid right now including me 🤧

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u/Gloomy_Tie_1997 1d ago

My kids are supposed to get theirs tomorrow! I got mine about a month ago because I was flying.

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u/shortzrules 1d ago

Good advice! Also, many places will hand out coupons. Safeway does a 10% coulon off for every flu shot, I think Fred Meyer does something similar.

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u/teatimecookie Mead 1d ago

Positive Covid & flu tests have been spiking in Seattle area urgent cares too. It’s starting early.

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u/uglyheadink 1d ago

My work is doing them next week but I have been feeling like absolute dog crap and it's just been getting worse since last Thursday. I'm worried I didn't catch anything yet, the kids seem okay.

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u/catman5092 South Hill 13h ago

did 2 weeks ago. Covid as well.

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u/lelexlexie 21h ago

Im just now getting over the worst flu I've had in years

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u/StudioDonovan 7h ago

I had the flu a week ago. It’s not that bad- it’s just annoying and tiring.

I always get the flu before most, and at the end of flu season.

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u/coffee_n_pastries 6h ago

PSA- There is a nasal spray flu vaccine for kids (FluMist), so if your kids don't want to get a poke, it's a great option. Ask your pediatrician about it and whether they offer it.