The flu season is in full swing. Widespread flu activity has been reported in 44 states. In the state of Maryland which is where I live, the flu is running rampant. In fact, the University of Maryland is experiencing their worst flu outbreak in 10 years, with more than 400 flu cases being reported.

Two of the three main types of flu bugs now in circulation were not a match for the this year’s flu vaccine. Also, a significant percentage of this year’s type A flu bug have become resistant to one of the two flu drugs. Flu viruses have mutated so much that The World Health Organization suggests that next year’s flu vaccine be completely changed.

One of my sons came down with the flu last Friday. His symptoms have been a horrible headache, sore throat, slight cough and high fever. His fever has been 103 to 104 degrees each day. Luckily, he has not had any vomiting or diarrhea. Today he woke up fever free for the first time, so I am hoping he is on the mend. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the rest of us don’t get it as well.