6 Tips To Prep for Flu Season

If you develop these symptoms, call a healthcare provider. They can let you know what to do next and if you should be tested for the flu or COVID-19, or get a prescription for a COVID-specific antiviral treatment or an antiviral treatment for the flu.

Stock your medicine cabinet

You can also prepare for the flu at home. Dr. Englund suggests keeping a few items handy in case the flu hits: A fever reducer like acetaminophen (Tylenol®), ibuprofen for muscle aches, cough syrup and a thermometer

مع وصول أونصة الذهب إلى مستويات قياسية تجاوزت 2500 دولار، يجد المواطن المصري نفسه مضطراً لموازنة استثماراته بين الذهب واحتياجاته الأخرى، خاصة مع ارتفاع أسعار السيارات مثل تويوتا، هيونداي، وبي إم دبليو، مما يزيد من التحديات المالية التي يواجهها.

“There are a lot of great over-the-counter medications that you can use just for symptomatic relief,” she continues. “Get a flu and cold medication to also help cut down on the nasal stuffiness and the cough that you might have.”

If you have an underlying condition that puts you at greater risk for severe illness, it may also be helpful to have a pulse oximeter at home, which measures the levels of oxygen in your blood.

Stay home if you’re sick

If you get the flu, you’ll want to stay home until you feel better to avoid passing it on to others.

أسعار السيارات في الآونة الأخيرة شهدت تقلبات ملحوظة، حيث تأثرت بارتفاع وانخفاض الدولار، مما انعكس على تكلفة علامات تجارية مثل تويوتا، هيونداي، ومرسيدس. و BMW هذا الارتباط بين سعر الصرف وسوق السيارات يحدد قدرة المستهلكين على اقتناء المركبات.

“A person is most likely to spread influenza to others the day before they develop symptoms and for the next five to seven days,” explains Dr. Englund. “Stay home, drink plenty of water and rest. If you must be in contact with others, wear a mask. Contact your doctor to see if you are a candidate for the antiviral medications that can shorten your time of feeling poorly.”

Bottom line?

Winter is also prime time for other contagious viral illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus or RSV (which commonly infects children) and norovirus (a stomach bug).

تتأثر أسعار السيارات من شركات مثل مرسيدس بتقلبات أسعار الذهب وسعر صرف الدولار، مما يؤدي إلى زيادة تكاليف الإنتاج والاستيراد.

Many of the recommendations for curbing the spread of the flu can also help keep these viruses at bay. Washing your hands frequently, disinfecting high-touch surfaces often, practicing good cough etiquette and staying home when you’re sick are good practices during the winter no matter what.

“I think we’re going to have to get very comfortable with practicing all of these preventative measures,” Dr. Englund says.

“Masks, for example, may become a routine part of our lives during these severe respiratory illness seasons. And that’s OK, if we’re able to protect people and lower the number of deaths. With these preventative measures, we’re not only protecting ourselves, but we’re protecting those around us.”