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I am having flu vs I have flu

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am having flu' is less common and is typically used when emphasizing the current experience of having the flu. 'I have flu' is more commonly used to simply state the fact of having the flu.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

I am having flu

This phrase is correct but less common. It is used to emphasize the current experience of having the flu.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize that you are currently experiencing the symptoms of the flu. It highlights the ongoing nature of the condition.

Examples:

I am having flu symptoms, so I won't be able to come to work today.
She is having flu and needs to rest at home.

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Quangtrungvtv I have a flu for 2 days . I feel very tired and bored . I hate stay in bed all day. You can't count flu, can you? I am having flu for the past two days.
Hijazi/MSA: I am not feeling well today, I am having flu/cold. Discussion in ' العربية (Arabic)' started by Counter101, Apr 22, 2014. Previous Thread Next Thread.
grippe - influenza - lurgy - SARS. مناقشات المنتدى في عنوانها كلمة "flu": flu-like symptoms · Hijazi/MSA: I am not feeling well today, I am having flu/cold · I am in bed ...
Jul 19, 2014 ... I quit added sugar 8 days ago I am having flu like symptoms nausea, severe gas frequent bowl movements. Also anxiety even though I am on ...

Alternatives:

I have the flu
I am suffering from the flu
I am experiencing flu symptoms
I am down with the flu
I am sick with the flu

I have flu

This phrase is commonly used to state the fact of having the flu.

This phrase is a simple statement indicating that you are currently affected by the flu. It is a more straightforward way of expressing the condition.

Examples:

I have flu, so I need to stay home and rest.
He has flu and is taking medication for it.

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Maybe you should just tell her I have the flu.
I just saw my doctor, and he said that I have the flu.
Look, e-mail him back that both Cherien and I have the flu.
No, I'm in the hospital because I - they think I have avian flu.
I don't know. I think I have the flu, or maybe it's food poisoning.
But, sugar, if I have the flu, I can't run the 5K.
I think I have the flu or the plague.
Tell Mrs. Adacher... ...that I have the flu and I can't work for a while.
I have a flu thing, and I'm -
I thought he must have flu or something.
I just think on top of everything else I have Joanie's flu.
Everyone treats me like I have the social bird flu.
As I have mentioned, avian flu is public health concern and we are therefore taking all the necessary measures.
Please don't tell the supervisor I have the flu. I've been working with a shattered pelvis for three weeks. [Both Laughing]
This'll tell you if I have swine flu?
Maybe I still have the flu.
But we both know I actually have the flu.
I obviously have the flu coupled with sudden-onset Tourette's syndrome.
I think you have the flu.
I'd rather have bird flu than work for you.

Alternatives:

I have the flu
I am suffering from the flu
I am experiencing flu symptoms
I am down with the flu
I am sick with the flu

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