Are we using home kits to test for flu?

[Anonymous]

Same way we’d test for Covid?

[Anonymous]

Who’s “we”?

[Anonymous]

I mean, I did…because I wanted to know “is it a cold or is it the flu”…they make a combo covid, flu A, flu B test…I took it and learned I had Flu A. I have since been masking all week when out in public.

Some might use it to decide if they want to go forward with dealing with a minute clinic/getting tamiflu etc…

[Anonymous]

https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/02/06/flu-levels-higher-than-usual-in-fairfax-health-department-says/

From today’s news

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/02/06/flu-levels-higher-than-usual-in-fairfax-health-department-says/

From today’s news

did I miss where it mentioned at home flu tests?

[Anonymous]

Is the vaccine effective against it? I thought I was coming down with a cold but it quickly became body aches and I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck. 100 temp.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is the vaccine effective against it? I thought I was coming down with a cold but it quickly became body aches and I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck. 100 temp.

I have read that this year’s flu vaccine wasn’t a great match against the strain that is circulating. So it is very possible that you have the flu even if you were vaccinated. I had flu A back in December and you are describing how I felt. Good luck and feel better soon!

[Anonymous]

I keep one in the house but only do it if super sick.

[Anonymous]

I’m curious what this would change. I mean if you’re sick, you should be staying home and keeping your kids home anyway right? What would knowing for sure that it’s a flu strain do for you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m curious what this would change. I mean if you’re sick, you should be staying home and keeping your kids home anyway right? What would knowing for sure that it’s a flu strain do for you?

You can get tamiflu

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m curious what this would change. I mean if you’re sick, you should be staying home and keeping your kids home anyway right? What would knowing for sure that it’s a flu strain do for you?

You can get tamiflu

The problem is that it felt like a basic cold yesterday. Sniffles, light cough. I even went to the gym. It wasn’t until last night that the body aches and splitting headache started.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m curious what this would change. I mean if you’re sick, you should be staying home and keeping your kids home anyway right? What would knowing for sure that it’s a flu strain do for you?

To get prescription asap vs waiting it out. I prefer to mitigate to the extent possible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m curious what this would change. I mean if you’re sick, you should be staying home and keeping your kids home anyway right? What would knowing for sure that it’s a flu strain do for you?

You can get tamiflu

The problem is that it felt like a basic cold yesterday. Sniffles, light cough. I even went to the gym. It wasn’t until last night that the body aches and splitting headache started.

Are you the pp who just said you and kids should be home if anyone’s feeling sick?

[Anonymous]

my kid took a test at the first sign of illness, went on tami flu immediately. Fever free in 36 hours. Flu A. Felt like crap day one, tired day 2 and new person day 3.

Taking at home means not going into germy urgent care. Can get on tami flu quickly(works better if you take asap)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m curious what this would change. I mean if you’re sick, you should be staying home and keeping your kids home anyway right? What would knowing for sure that it’s a flu strain do for you?

You can get tamiflu

The problem is that it felt like a basic cold yesterday. Sniffles, light cough. I even went to the gym. It wasn’t until last night that the body aches and splitting headache started.

What’s “the problem”?