What the best cure for the aches, chills, sniffles, cough and stuffy head that comes with the flu? How about revenge against the person who gave it to you? Easier said than done, right? Flu viruses spread so easily it’s hard to track down their source. A new Facebook app offers to solve the mystery.

The “Help, I Have the Flu” app scans friends’ Facebook profiles for references to “sneezing,” “vomiting,” “coughing,” and other flu-like symptoms, as well as any check-ins at the local pharmacy or doctor’s office, to help locate Patient Zero. The app then compares various flu sufferers’ check-ins with your own to determine the most likely culprit of your malady.

The app even allows users to send a message to virus-spreaders. Be nice! Remember they are sick, too!

[Image via HelpIHaveTheFlu/Facebook]

Samantha Lile

Samantha Lile is a 2002 Missouri State University graduate of journalism and mass media. She has served as a reporter and editor for various newspapers throughout her journalism career. She made the leap into writing full-time after working for a major financial institution since 2000.

Because of her banking background, Samantha is knowledgeable in finance reporting, but is also strong in commentaries, personal profiles, youth studies, horticulture, history and entertainment-related works.

Samantha lives in Ozark, Mo. with her husband of nine years, four dogs and two cats.

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