Stand By

So I'm re-reading The Stand, just so I can put in my tuppence in a review, and what should happen?

I get a cold.

It's not exactly superflu but it was exquisitely timed. It's like the virus knew I was reading about a deadly bioengineered flu-based pandemic that wipes out humanity.

This is no normal virus. This is a method virus.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to take a bath in Lemsip.