Flu

Flu symptoms come on very quickly and can include:
– A sudden high temperature
– An aching body
– Feeling tired or exhausted
– A dry cough
– A sore throat
– A headache
– Difficulty sleeping
– Loss of appetite
– Diarrhoea or tummy pain
– Feeling sick and being sick

Rest and sleep

Keep warm

Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower your temperature and treat aches and pains

Give paracetamol or ibuprofen to your child if they’re distressed or uncomfortable – check the packaging or leaflet to make sure the medicine is suitable for your child, or speak to a pharmacist or GP if you’re not sure

Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration (your urine should be light yellow or clear)

Flu is spread by germs from coughs and sneezes, which can live on hands and surfaces for 24 hours.

To reduce the risk of spreading flu:
– Wash your hands often with warm water and soap
– Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze (if you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into the bend of your elbow, not into your hand)
– Bin used tissues as quickly as possible

Paracetamol and Ibuprofen can help with the aches and pains

Vaccines are available as well during the flu season. Please call us to get yourself booked in!