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Memories of the time that I made an “unexpected” friend were back when I was in a brick and mortar school. My life had taken a quick change; when I became sick with the flu. Numerous people who get the flu will get over with this in several days or maybe within two weeks, but some people can develop complications of the flu. Imagine your life being healthy, doing sports and out in the real world. However, this can change in minutes. Since, our health is so important you can take this for granted.
Furthermore, my health changed that day when I had gotten the flu; it had brought on the normal symptoms and then the flu decided to add on more. This continued with a sinus and ear infections, while more serious flu complications continued. Additional

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