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Treatment of the Flu


  • Stay home if you are ill
  • Treat symptoms with increased fluids to prevent dehydration; warm fluids to ease cough and sore throat
  • Over the counter pain relievers may lessen aches and fever
  • Check with your physician regarding antiviral medications
  • ABOVE ALL ELSE, DO NOT CONFUSE SYMPTOMATIC RELIEF WITH TREATMENT.  SEVERE CASES OF THE FLU REQUIRE TREATMENT IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS COMPLICATIONS

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