Aoife Kelly: Flu has hit my household - and I can attest to it being utterly horrendous

"Our household of five has been hit hard by the virus and it has been gruelling My household (bar one) has the flu and I can attest to it being utterly horrendous."

"As I write, my four-year-old is curled up on the sofa, red-eyed, whimpering and coughing incessantly. He is deep in the trenches with the flu, which has wreaked havoc on our household of five since last week."

A household of five, with one member spared, has been struck by the flu since last week. Symptoms include persistent coughing, red, irritated eyes, whimpering, and general deep fatigue that leave occupants debilitated. A four-year-old is particularly affected, curled up on the sofa and coughing incessantly. The illness has created continuous caregiving demands, disrupted daily routines, and produced emotional distress across the family. The experience is described as gruelling and utterly horrendous, with widespread physical suffering and limited respite. Recovery and containment measures are likely priorities as the household copes with ongoing symptoms and care needs.

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