WHAT TO DO ABOUT FLU

Flu symptoms: Headache Sore throat Fever Congestion Cough Chills Tiredness Weakness Body aches

What is the flu? The flu (influenza) is a highly contagious virus that affects the respiratory system. It is most common in winter and should not be confused with the common cold. And viruses can’t killed with antibiotics. Only body’s own defence system can get rid of them. The flu (influenza) is a highly contagious virus that affects the respiratory system. It is most common in winter and should not be confused with the common cold. And viruses can’t killed with antibiotics. Only body’s own defence system can get rid of them.

Here’s what you should do: Stay indoors, keep warm and keep away from other people as much as possible so you don’t pass on the infection Stay indoors, keep warm and keep away from other people as much as possible so you don’t pass on the infection If you feel shivery or feverish, with a temperature over 38`C or aches or pains, try taking soluble aspirin every 4 hours during the day. And rest in bed if you can. If you feel shivery or feverish, with a temperature over 38`C or aches or pains, try taking soluble aspirin every 4 hours during the day. And rest in bed if you can. Have plenty of cool drinks-water, fruit drinks, milky drinks. About 2-3 litres a day. Have plenty of cool drinks-water, fruit drinks, milky drinks. About 2-3 litres a day. Try to have 3 light meals a day. But don’t force yourself to eat if you’ve lost your appetite. Try to have 3 light meals a day. But don’t force yourself to eat if you’ve lost your appetite.

How to protect from colds and flu Wash your hands! Wash your hands! Disinfect Disinfect Get flu vaccinations Get flu vaccinations Contain coughs and sneezes Contain coughs and sneezes Avoid exposure Avoid exposure Build a healthy body Build a healthy body

TRUE OR FALSE One sympton of flu is an aching back. One sympton of flu is an aching back. One sympton of flu is an aching back. One sympton of flu is an aching back. Antibiotias can help you to get better from flu. Antibiotias can help you to get better from flu. Antibiotias can help you to get better from flu. Antibiotias can help you to get better from flu. If you have flu, it’s essential to eat three times a day. If you have flu, it’s essential to eat three times a day. If you have flu, it’s essential to eat three times a day. If you have flu, it’s essential to eat three times a day. Flu is not a serious illness for anyone. Flu is not a serious illness for anyone. Flu is not a serious illness for anyone. Flu is not a serious illness for anyone. Flu is infectious-other people can catch at from you. Flu is infectious-other people can catch at from you. Flu is infectious-other people can catch at from you. Flu is infectious-other people can catch at from you.

TRUE OR FALSE If you have badly, you should lie in a darkened room. If you have badly, you should lie in a darkened room. If you have badly, you should lie in a darkened room. If you have badly, you should lie in a darkened room. One vaccination gives several years’ protection against flu. One vaccination gives several years’ protection against flu. One vaccination gives several years’ protection against flu. One vaccination gives several years’ protection against flu. The worst time of year for flu is the autumn. The worst time of year for flu is the autumn. The worst time of year for flu is the autumn. The worst time of year for flu is the autumn. Wash up very thoroughly if someone in your family has flu. Wash up very thoroughly if someone in your family has flu. Wash up very thoroughly if someone in your family has flu. Wash up very thoroughly if someone in your family has flu.

TRUE

False They can’t kill viruses

False You shouldn’t force yourself to eat.

False It can become serious for eldery or sick people.

False If this was advisable-but if it helps, why not?

False It only gives one year’s protection.

False Winter

True Dirty plates and cutlery can spread infection