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A 31-year-old female asked:

i have the flu i can't seem to shift it i'm taking leimsip and using vicks vapour rub what else can i do to make it go away ?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Urgent Care 19 years experience

Get checked: Sometimes flu causes secondary infection like pneumonia. Get checked by your doctor for the best opinion. Good luck

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