Flu in Full Swing: How to Protect Yourself and Recover Faster?
Flu is an acute viral illness that spreads particularly actively during the fall and winter seasons. It’s important to recognize its symptoms, understand treatment methods, and know how to prevent it to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Flu Symptoms
The flu differs from the common cold in the rapid development of symptoms:
- Fever and chills
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Dry cough
- Body aches and muscle pain
- General weakness
If you experience these symptoms, it’s crucial to consult a doctor as soon as possible.
How to Treat the Flu?
With timely treatment, the flu passes more quickly and with fewer complications. One of the most effective medications is Oseltamivir (Tamiflu, SeltaVir). It helps reduce the duration and severity of the illness, especially if taken within the first days of symptom onset.
Additional Recommendations:
- Stay in bed and rest.
- Drink plenty of fluids (water, tea, broths).
- Take antipyretics for high fever.
- Use a humidifier to ease breathing.
Flu Prevention: How to Protect Yourself?
The most effective way to avoid the flu is vaccination. The optimal period for vaccination is October-November, but even during the peak of the epidemic, vaccination remains effective.
Other Prevention Methods:
- Wash your hands regularly.
- Avoid contact with sick individuals.
- Ventilate rooms and maintain optimal humidity.
- Strengthen your immune system through healthy eating, physical activity, and sufficient sleep.
When to See a Doctor?
If you experience severe discomfort, difficulty breathing, or if symptoms don’t improve within a few days, it’s essential to consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. At our Moja Rodzina clinic, rapid flu diagnostics are available through an express test.
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