r/japan • u/AdSpecialist6598 • 3d ago

Japan hit by nationwide flu outbreak

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/02/japan/science-health/japan-flu-outbreak/
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u/htmrmr 3d ago

We managed to get A and B simultaneously 😎 two for one deal!!!

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u/omotenashi 2d ago

Maybe they will fight each other in your body and you’ll be fine?

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u/nize426 2d ago

Oh, like the flu lol. I thought you meant the vaccine and was like, that's pretty normal right

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u/htmrmr 2d ago

Lol! We did get vaccinated also but I somehow managed to get both anyway 😭 Husband is fine though so I guess it worked for him

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u/paulct91 23h ago

...(whispering).... or he sabotaged you! 🤭

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u/Fantasneeze 1d ago

Quite impressive, you overachiever you! Lol and rip

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u/Garystri [東京都] 3d ago

One daughter got it before silver week and all of us made it out safe. Our other daughter got it on Friday and hoping we can hold through again.

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u/DukeOfDew 3d ago

Cool! Off to Disneyland today! Wish me luck 😂

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u/nize426 2d ago

God speed!

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u/RocasThePenguin 3d ago

Mask up and wash your damn hands.

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u/Onetwodhwksi7833 2d ago

To be fair they're good at that one.

Stay the FUCK home though

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u/FarSlighted 3d ago

It’s that time of year again.

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u/MidoriHaru 2d ago

I got Covid instead!
Yay for me?

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u/takemetoglasgow 3d ago

And yet it's almost one month until my vaccine appointment...

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u/nize426 2d ago

What. Just go to a local clinic. I made a reservation and got mine the same day.

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u/takemetoglasgow 2d ago

I get mine through work which is easy but on their schedule.

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u/nize426 2d ago

My work one is next month as well. Didn't bother waiting. People in the office are already coming down with the flu. It's been flu season since last month this year.

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u/its_neverending 2d ago

Can’t you just book an appointment on your own for this coming week?

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u/takemetoglasgow 2d ago

Not at the local hospital, which isn't starting vaccinations until mid-October.

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u/FaithlessRoomie 2d ago

I got A.... my fever went up to 40. Its been 1 week and I still haven't fully recovered. It's been awful

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u/Necrullz 3d ago

Hit the whole family just the last few days, unfortunately because of me 😅. 

In all honestly though, it was unpleasant but not a terrible one (or maybe we just caught a bad cold and are mistaking it for the flu!)

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u/GingerPrince72 3d ago

I leave for Japan in 13 days, getting flu jab on Monfay

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u/mucus-fettuccine 9h ago

I should be there in about 16 days. Think there's any concern for me?

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u/GingerPrince72 3h ago

What do you mean, concern ?
You can decide to get the flu jab or not, I get it every year, it helps protect the vulnerable and lessens the chance of a ruined holiday, I get it today along with Covid

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u/SergeantBeavis [アメリカ] 2d ago

I hope my inlaws are being safe. They’re both in their late 80s now. This also reminds me that I need to get my flu shot today. I’m headed to Sapporo, from the US, next month.

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u/dinkytoy80 3d ago

I wonder if removing the alcohol sprays everywhere made it worse.

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u/GingerPrince72 3d ago

Like in every country, such a stupid move.

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u/Fantasneeze 1d ago

Yep, got A just in time to stay in bed for the entirety of silver week. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so ill.

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u/UniversityOne7543 1d ago

Got it twice early this year around winter and i felt like im immune now? lol

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u/turbo6shooter 1d ago

Oh nowww they tell me. I’m leaving tomorrow for Japan.

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u/Grogenhymer 1d ago

Have a good time!

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u/paulct91 23h ago

....getting the flu. Oh and remember sharing is caring so go bring some soveigner flu for the rest of us, don't be stingy!

Edit: See comment below for first part of sentence. 😑