I agree - this year's strain is awful.
Hub was home sick for 8 days with it - is on antibiotic for a related inner ear infection as well.... ended up flying to Daytona for the 500 anyway yesterday even though I know he's still not 100% - just that lingering dizziness, but cough is gone and congestion (finally).
I feel like I'm *trying* to get it... had the inner ear thing with the dizziness and equilibrium being "off" - but so far have been fighting it. Lots of echinacea, vitamin C, zinc, water and rest. *crossing fingers* Hope I don't end up getting a full blown case.