Stay vigilant: The respected Nivel research institute confirms the Netherlands is experiencing a mild flu epidemic this month.
March hasn't ushered in official spring yet, but at the month's start, roughly 1 in 1,300 people visited their doctor for flu symptoms. This comfortably exceeds the epidemic threshold of 1 in 200. Real figures are likely higher, as many carrying the flu virus skip the doctor's office and evade official stats.
Dragging yourself out of bed with a nasty cold? Don't do it!
Nivel describes this flu as mild, with most patients bouncing back in three to five days. It's hitting young children (ages 0-4) and seniors (65+) hardest.
