Question 1

how do people get infected with the flu virus?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: Droplets.Someone coughs or sneezes in your vicinity and you inhale the virus.Hand touching is also a common method of transmission .Hand washing often is the most effective way to slow transmission.

Question 2

can u  get the flu virus more than once  in the  season?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The flu can be caused by different strains of influenza virus. That's why a flu shot has more than one type of attenuated strain. It is possible to get the flu from different viruses, and a flu shot may not protect you from some different strain that you are infected from. So you could get the flu more than once, and from a different strain.

Question 3

what's the difference between flu virus or cold bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Both are viruses: Flu and cold both are caused by viruses.Flu is caused by influenza virus and common cold is caused by one of the rhino viruses and not bacteria.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of the flu virus in a  3 year old child?

Accepted Answer

Fever: Fever, cough, sore throat, generally not feeling well, achiness, being around those with flu. We see lots of colds that are actually flu. Kids do well with illnesses when their immune systems are strong. See your child's doctor and see if they rest for the flu if you are worried.

Question 5

how quickly dooes your condition digress with the h1n1 flu virus?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Immunity from flu vaccination starts waining in about 6 months.

Question 6

should i go to my exam later today for flu virus or cold bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Not advisable.: If you have headache, muscle aches and pains or fever you may do poorly on your exam. Additionally you spread your infection to other people.

Question 7

how can you tell the difference between flu virus or cold bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria don't cause: Both colds and flu are caused by viruses. Flu hits like a ton of bricks--you're fine and an hour later you have a chill, then a fever and ache all over. Colds come on slower, rarely cause much of a fever or bad muscle pains.

Go get a flu shot next month and you won't get a chance to find out first hand.

Question 8

hi docs, could your body fight off the flu virus without any medical intervention?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bottom line is that most people (but not all) recover from influenza  without medical intervention. Some people do take antiviral medications in the first 48 hours of sx's.

Question 9

how long does a flu virus last in general?

Accepted Answer

About 24 hours in : The environment. Flu virus is present and shed from an infected person for about a week. On inanimate objects it usually does not last longer than 24 hours, mostly about 4 hours.

Question 10

what are some free remedies for the flu virus?

Accepted Answer

Rest,fluids,soup: The "flu" is a bad bug.We recommend getting vaccinated to prevent this illness.To treat for "free" try increasing fluids , resting (important to prevent spread) and chicken noodle soup.Why? Because if mom, wife, partner makes it for you there is someone trying to make you better and this helps recovery.By the way-where are you seeing flu now? Our surveillance isn't showing this anywhere now.

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