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Types of Flu and How to prevent it

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Types of Flu and How to prevent it

Influenza is commonly known as flu. It is a contagious infection of the respiratory tract which may be caused by different viruses. Not all types of flu are same as some can cause mild symptoms while others can make you very sick.

Types of Flu

Majorly, there are three types of flu viruses – A, B and C. The first two types i.e., Type A and B are the main causes of the influenza epidemics caused every year. Type C virus also causes flu but the symptoms are not as severe as type A and B.

Symptoms of Flu         

Symptoms of flu are more than just a stuffy nose and sneezing. The symptoms set in quite early and you may have headache, fever or high fever, tiredness, muscle pain, sore throat and cough. Along with these symptoms, you may also experience nausea, stuffy nose, vomiting, soreness and chills.

How Does Flu Make You Sick?

The flu virus enters our body through mucus membranes of mouth, eyes, or nose. Each time you touch one of the mentioned areas, you are infecting yourself with a virus. This is why it is significant that you always wash your hands or sanitize them to keep them germ-free. All family members should follow the same routine to prevent being infected from flu or from spreading.

How Long Does Flu Last?

You will begin to get better from the fifth day of showing symptoms. However, they may last up to a week or more. You may not have any fever, but you are likely to feel weak and drained for several days or weeks.

How Does Flu Spread?

When some already infected with flu, coughs, or sneezes with you close by or around them, you are likely to catch the virus. The virus travels in the droplet forms in the air. You can also contract the virus if you touch the area where the virus has landed and then touch your mouth, nose, or eyes with the same hand. Because of the way that it spreads, flu is more common in the winter season as we spend a lot of time indoors and are always in close proximity with each other.

Remedies for Flu

Home Remedies: You must rest and keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking water or broth. It is likely that you will have a stuffy nose so using a saline spray and humidifier is helpful. Gargling with salt water provides relief in sore throat.

Antiviral Treatment: Health practitioners’ advice to take antiviral medicines (prescribed) within 48 hours of symptoms. The medicines should be consumed even after 48 hours if you are an elderly person or if your condition is bad. You must speak to your doctor and get the medicines prescribed.

Get the Vaccine: The best way to prevent flu and stay healthy is by getting a flu shot. The vaccine helps the body to fight against the virus. It can help in reducing your symptoms and, in most cases, prevent you from acquiring it.

Where to Get the Flu Vaccine?

At Prescription Xpress we can help you schedule a Flu Shot Appointment. Besides flu vaccines, we also provide natural health care medicines and home health care products. You can call us to get your Flu Shot Appointment today.


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