Before reading any replies I bet my mate 100bt that there would be at least one nutter saying that masks don’t work.

C’mon guys don’t let me down.

7 minutes ago, Red Forever said:

that masks don’t work.

 

These work.

8 hours ago, impulse said:

 

Good info, and thanks for that.

 

Hopefully, in the interest of informed consent, patients are being told whether they're in a more effective or less effective region?  That information doesn't seem to be included in those texts I'm getting from my insurer begging me to get my annual flu shot...

 

 

Its pointless, because of travel patterns. Your local health department will have a website showing prevailing serotypes. I don't know where you live, so can't point you to the right place. All 3 serotypes, plus emerging sub-serotype are in circulation everywhere. The nurse who is  providing the shot is not paid to spend all her time on Epi websites. Show a bit of gumption and do it yourself. Why would you be averse to such a vaccination?

1 hour ago, johng said:

 

These work.

 

Actually that outfit won't. Wrong filter set. DS4 isn't bio resistant.

1 hour ago, Red Forever said:

Before reading any replies I bet my mate 100bt that there would be at least one nutter saying that masks don’t work.

C’mon guys don’t let me down.

 

There will be some nutter spouting about pore sizes, thinking masks work like a sieve

On 12/10/2025 at 10:42 AM, CharlieH said:

Superflu spreads across Europe: UK hospitals declare critical incidents and schools shut, cases surge in France and demand for face mask and medicine skyrockets in Spain

 

A 'superflu' outbreak has led to critical incidents in UK's hospitals and some school closures, with the virus now spreading to Europe. Health officials warn this could be Britain’s worst flu season, with significant case rises in France and increased demand for masks and medicine in Spain. NHS Providers CEO, Daniel Elkeles, urges the public to wear face masks on public transport and in offices if experiencing symptoms but still able to work.

 

The influenza A(H3N2) strain, also known as 'superflu', is leading to early and severe outbreaks. Officials are recommending a return to pandemic-era habits including mask-wearing to reduce transmission. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch advised a common-sense approach, expressing concerns about mandatory mask use potentially hindering social interaction.

 

Schools like St Martin’s in South Wales have seen significant outbreaks, resulting in temporary closures for deep cleaning. The Department for Education insists closures should only occur in extreme circumstances, emphasizing the importance of maintaining attendance for children's education and wellbeing. The UK government has emphasized vaccination as the best defense, citing high flu jab uptake.

 

Hospitals like University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust have declared critical incidents due to overwhelming flu cases, causing extreme pressures on emergency services. Patients are urged to use A&E only for life-threatening situations, as winter flu levels reach unprecedented highs.

As similar measures are adopted in Europe, the UK and other countries are ramping up vaccination efforts and considering public health guidance to limit the outbreak's impact. Public Health Wales expressed support for schools' proactive measures to temporarily close and clean facilities.

 

 

Key Takeaways

• The severe flu outbreak in the UK prompts hospital incidents and school closures, spreading to Europe.
• Health officials recommend masks and vaccines; debates continue over mandates versus personal choice.
• European nations are observing the UK's response as cases rise continent-wide.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from  Mail Online 2025-11-22

 

 

 

 

 

 

The flu is not a single event but a process with stages.

 

Stage 1: the immune system reacts to the virus itself. This varies greatly between individuals and involves learning and adaptation; success is not guaranteed.

 

Stage 2: secondary complications (especially lung-related) may occur, where immunity alone is often not sufficient.

Medical interventions (vaccines, injections, lung protection) are primarily aimed at limiting damage in this second phase, rather than “fixing” the immune system

 

Conclusion: the immune system does not always function optimally on its own.

 

Outcomes depend on timing, prior damage, learning capacity, and targeted support — both physical and mental.

This is a very short and sharp global summary of a journey I believed had ended many years ago, but which returned unexpectedly and quickly.

An important learning point is to relax and consciously control existing bodily reflexes. Don’t wait too long. Visit a local clinic run by an experienced practitioner — for example, one trusted enough that an entire village is willing to travel there on weekends.