Woman falls through glass shower after fainting with flu
A woman suffered severe injuries after fainting in a hot shower while suffering from Influenza A, highlighting the physical risks associated with the flu. Medical experts warn that hot showers can trigger fainting in sick individuals, urging the public to take flu symptoms seriously.
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This story serves as a public health reminder about the severity of influenza and the importance of safety precautions during illness.
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A woman who fainted through a glass shower door while sick with Influenza A is urging others to take the flu seriously, as a doctor warns hot showers can trigger fainting.
Kat Murray was 26 at the time of the incident two years ago, where she suffered multiple deep cuts in ther back, with the glass narrowly missing a critical nerve that could have left her paralysed.
Hospitalisations from flu and flu-like illnesses have been in the "very high" category for weeks, according to data from PHF Science. In Auckland they were at 10-year highs.
When Murray first woke up feeling unwell she assumed it was a cold and took the day off work, but the next day she felt even worse.
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