What do you do if you get the flu?

Answer 1

Drink plenty of fluids, especially water and juices, go to the doctor and get meds to help with symptoms, and rest. The Flu usually lasts 7-11 days.

Answer: Keep yourself away from others. This is the time to stay still and get plenty of rest. Hydrate by drinking water, teas, even gatorade. If you develop a fever, don't panic unless it tries to go into the high numbers, 101-103 and you start to develop respiratory congestion,then see a doctor. Otherwise rest and get better.

Answer also: In addition to the above answer, note the following: Let's review three basic protective steps:

Strengthen the body: Make sure that your family gets sufficient sleep and eats foods that will help the body strengthen its defenses. Your diet should emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, which supply the amino acids needed to build up the immune system.

Create an environment unfriendly to germs: To the extent possible, keep your counters and tables thoroughly clean daily. Wash cooking and eating utensils after every use, and regularly wash bedclothes. Disinfect things that people touch: doorknobs, telephones, remote controls. Maintain good ventilation, if possible.

Practice good habits of personal cleanliness: Wash your hands diligently with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand cleaner. (If practical, carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer with you.) Try not to share towels with anyone for drying hands or face, not even with other family members.

Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. If possible, use disposable tissues to cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and throw them away immediately. Avoid sharing devices that can readily spread germs, such as telephones. Children need to be thoroughly trained in these practices. Such habits are good all the time but especially so during the flu season.