What to do With the Flu?

What happens when a team is struck hard with the flu and effects the outcome of their season?  Should we cancel the game and reschedule it for a later date or make the team play with what they have?  In the Cross-Country state finals Jackson High School was hit hard by the flu and ended up losing the state title.  I am not taking anything away from Ferris, who won the race, but is it truly fair to Jackson’s team?  This is a tough question, but for now all coaches can do is become educated on how to keep your players from getting sick. Coaches must be smart and one player gets sick, SEND HIM/HER HOME!  Do not let one players sickness turn into 6 players getting sick.  Scouting the flu is more important this year than scouting your opponent, so do your research and play it smart, your season is depending on it.