- Antiviral medications may reduce the severity and duration of symptoms in some cases. Rest and fluids aid recovery. Medications may be used to alleviate symptoms such as pain, fever and nasal congestion. Regular flu shots can prevent influenza infections
- Long Night Rest, Induce a lot sleep
- Analgesics and antipyretics - aspirin, paracetamol, codeine and NSAID's
- Maintain fluid intake
- Antiviral drugs in high risk patients ( within 36 hours)
- Zanamivir (Relenza)
- Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
- Prophylaxis - Immunisation for high risk patients and health care personnel
- For Muscle aches and pain apply heating pads.
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