From a 72-panel review of the first trimester of 1858 by Nadar.
(Le Journal amusant, Paris, 1858)

The flu born in triumph by the pharmacists of Paris.

Please pardon me for appearing in this state; but I have the flu!…

That’s nice now! All the people I invited have the flu!…

“How is it you’ve have this letter for eight days, and you are only giving it to me today!”
“Mister, I had the flu.”