My friendly, neighbourhood drug store had the signage up last week.  GET YOUR FLU SHOT, the sign said.  I wondered if the influenza viruses were still around.  Apparently they are.

I know a number of local people who came down with flu-like symptoms on the weekend.  They have fevers and coughs.  They're weak and sick.  They're pretty sure they have the flu.  They probably do.

The "flu season" peaked in Saskatchewan just before Christmas and the confirmed cases have dwindled in number since BUT, the way I understand it, there are still some "localized outbreaks".

In fact, that was the case a number of years ago now when I had the worst case of the flu I've ever had in late March.

You know, once winter breaks, we tend to let our guards down a little.  We can look after each other by practicing proper personal hygiene and washing our hands with soap and warm water frequently and by covering our coughs and sneezes.  

Spread the word...don't spread the germs.