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What can you do if you catch the flu and have had a heart attack?
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Treat the flu: See your doctor and treat the flu if this is truly flu and not some other virus.
Answered 5/24/2013
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The usual: Viral illnesses are a nuisance! hydration, analgesics, anti fever-tylenol. Treat the symptoms as best you can ask pharmacist to correlate any regular meds with any over the counter meds. Time!
Answered 7/5/2013
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