What can we do once the flu has caught us?
In a previous post we have provided information about how to prevent seasonal flu As well as the recommendations of the WHO and the Ministry of Health, both organizations consider the seasonal flu vaccination annual as the most effective prevention.
Seasonal flu can seriously affect any person or any age group and if we see ourselves in the situation that the flu has already caught us, you may ask yourself the following question: what to do when the flu has already caught us and the first symptoms begin to appear ?.
If the flu has already caught us it is convenient to know that the medicines do not cure only contribute to calm or relieve the symptoms, and in these cases, since it is a virus, antibiotics should not be taken, and less so without medical prescription.
We must pay attention to some symptoms that may arise and alert us
- High fever when the 40.5 degrees are exceeded in adults, the elderly and children.
- In the case of babies from 3 to 24 months when the temperature exceeds 39.5.
- In the case of babies from 0 to 3 months when the rectal temperature is over 38ºC.
In some cases, the flu can have some more serious complications that are usually due to respiratory conditions such as pneumonia.
This condition can occur in the elderly, people with weak defenses, and in young children.
And how to recover?
Rest is one of the best remedies, and the body itself will ask for it since one of the first symptoms is tiredness because the flu weakens the body so it is advisable to stay at home and rest.
In addition to rest you have to hydrate well, drink plenty of fluids, such as water, natural fruit juices rich in vitamin C, such as orange, grapefruit, grapes, infusions that help strengthen our defenses such as boldo, elderberry tea, ginger to relieve flu symptoms, and consume light, easy-to-digest foods such as purées, creams, broths, and also consume fruits rich in vitamin C such as oranges, tangerines, kiwi, pineapple, grapes.
If we have a fever we should not wrap ourselves in excess since the body needs to be refrigerated.
Flu symptoms usually last a week as long as no complications arise. It is possible that even if we have passed a flu we could go through another one again and this can sometimes happen because there are several types of viruses circulating at the same time.
If after you have been vaccinated it turns out that you have had a cold, it is likely that you were already incubating a cold or a cold.
Many people come to think that having been vaccinated have fallen ill, this is usually the case because they believe that the vaccine itself has developed the disease, which is totally impossible since these vaccines do not contain microorganisms.
Although the seasonal influenza vaccine is the most effective method against prevention, it does not protect us 100%, but it does help to reduce symptoms, especially to avoid the possible complications that may affect the population group known as high risk. risk.
The seasonal flu vaccine also prevents the disease from spreading and spreading to the point of becoming an epidemic.
Many people are not aware that a simple flu can become complicated and have serious consequences unless we act on time.
That is why it is advisable to carry out healthy life habits in which the diet is healthy, balanced and in which moderate physical activity should not be lacking, hygienic habits both corporally and at home, taking care of ourselves throughout the year will strengthen our defenses and be in shape to prevent as much as possible that the flu makes its appearance. This article is published for informational purposes only. It can not and should not replace the consultation with a Physician. We advise you to consult your Trusted Doctor. ThemesFlu
