Home Remedy
No, it won't cure the flu but it can help you feel better if you have either the flu or a cold.
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Honey
Mix and sip either hot, warm or cold.
Jack Daniels optional.
Symptoms include any or all:
Chills
Moderate to high fever (101 to 103 degrees Fahrenheit)
Sore throat
Runny nose
Muscle aches
Headaches
Fatigue
Cough
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Children, of course, should never, NEVER be given aspirin for any fever or other illness, or any other reason, only give Tylenol (acetaminophen ) because aspirin can trigger Reye's Syndrone.
Duration - 24 hours to 7 days
General Treatment
Plenty of fluids
Tylenol (aspirin for adults over 21)
Antiviral drugs
Two antiviral drugs amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine) (Type A only) and two newer ones zanamivir (Relenza) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu) can reduce your chance of getting the flu by 70 percent to 90 percent, if they are taken just before an expected outbreak.
