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A member asked:
My husband is craving water& he's got flu but he doesn't want to drink water. is it true drinking water while sick with good?
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Dehydration: He should be drinking water to avoid dehydration. Due to high-grade fever in flu there's chance of getting dehydrationdue to fluid losses. Consuming plenty of fluids iis highly recommended, .
Answered 10/5/2018
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