Hope your family is all through with it Motherearth! It can be so miserable My family is almost done with it. Max brought it home on the start of winter break, then Jake got it. He had it the worst of everyone but is all better now. Right now Nick is the only one and Cassie and Lane seem to have escaped it so far. I didn't get my flu shot this year but I got the flu very mildly ( only lasted 3 days of low grade fever slight achiness, barely any cough) so it must be similar to a strain I've had or been immunized against. You're right it is very important to keep meds on hand and push those fluids. Nick has pretty much been velcro boy since Christmas day. He seems a little better today.
WIshing everyone a HEALTHY New Year!