Yes, it’s a flu of some sort. Two in our neighborhood have come down with it and both turned into pneumonia. One was middle aged and the other older. Two or three in a nearby nursing home had it and two died. A friend’s teen had it right before Christmas and I’ve heard there’s others around with it. I imagine it will spread when everyone gets back from Christmas trips and the kids get back into school.
Oh dear! I am not happy to hear this. I had a flu shot in Oct. but I am guessing if this is something new and different a flu shot won’t help. Yes you are correct, it always spreads after Christmas.
I forgot to say, you stay well!