Flu spreads in almost every state: Here's how to protect yourself from the virus
makes people feel miserable with symptoms such as a runny nose or congestion, but the illness comes on gradually and patients normally improve without a doctor’s help. The flu also lasts longer — five days or more. It can lead to complications such as pneumonia and strep throat.
If you do have the flu, there are medications that can help shorten the length of time you feel sick. Flu drugs include:The drugs should be taken as soon as possible to have an impact, ideally within two days of the flu symptoms starting.There are ways you can prevent the flu. The No. 1 recommendation on that list is getting a flu shot. It’s not too late to get vaccinated, the CDC advises.
It’s still possible to get the flu after being vaccinated, but the shot can reduce the severity of illness so it’s still worthwhile to get even if it’s not 100% effective in preventing influenza.
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