If you have experienced the flu or cared for someone with influenza, share the advice you found most helpful during the illness and recovery.
Contact a healthcare professional if symptoms are severe or you are at higher risk of complications
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Get plenty of rest and give your body time to recover
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Drink enough fluids to help prevent dehydration
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Monitor your fever and changes in symptoms
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Take medicines only as recommended by a healthcare professional
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Don't take antibiotics unless they have been prescribed for a bacterial infection
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Ask a healthcare professional whether antiviral treatment is appropriate for you
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Stay home and limit close contact with others while you are sick
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Wash your hands regularly and cover coughs and sneezes
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Keep your surroundings well ventilated when possible
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Eat nutritious food as tolerated
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Keep track of symptoms and any medicines you are taking
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Ask family or caregivers for support if you are feeling very weak
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Learn the warning signs that require urgent medical attention
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Get flu-related information from reliable health sources
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Give yourself enough time to recover instead of rushing back to normal activities
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Discuss seasonal influenza vaccination with a healthcare professional when appropriate
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Share your experience to help others understand what recovery can be like
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