DutchNews.nl - The Netherlands in grip of mild flu epidemic

The Netherlands is in the grip of a mild flu epidemic, particularly affecting children, according to health research institute Nivel.

The definition of a mild epidemic is one in which at least 51 out of 100,000 people report to their family doctor with flu-like symptoms. That was the case over the past two weeks, Nivel said.

Readers' Comments

What about all the people who dont even bother phoning the doctor as the only cure for flu is rest anyway? I phoned the doctor once for flu like symptoms lasting for two weeks, I didnt even get an appointment, the assistant told me to take paracetemol, and wait another 2 weeks at least before phoning again.
So 51 people in the dutch society probably means at least 1000% more than that are really sick with the flu...go figure

By VC | 4 January 2013 1:01 PM

There is no cure for flu except your immune system. An overdose of vitamin C + water therapy for 3 to 4 days will speed up the process of becoming well: it will also get rid of a lasting cough caused by the flu..I know this as I'm a smoker ;)

3 x day: mix juice of 2 lemons, honey & cold water plus 1,000mg vitamin C. A glass of water every hour!

By The visitor | 4 January 2013 4:46 PM

One can stop the transmission by just using common sense and washing hands, using tissues when sneezing and blowing (and not your finger), and for god's sake stop the hand-shaking. First thing my doctor wants to do is shake my hand and I know they are not washing their hands in between seeing patients! I keep hand sanitizer with me at all times!

By M | 5 January 2013 1:32 PM