By Joseph Hazan, M.D.,FACOG
The flu or influenza infects the
nose,throat and lungs.
Common symptoms are fever, chills,
body aches, sore-throat,cough, fatigue
and headaches.
Some diarrhea and vomiting
could occur.
The flu spreads when someone
spreads
it through coughing, sneezing.
Social distancing of about six
feet can
help protect you.
Frequent hand washing
with soap for about 15 seconds
is recommended.
Someone with the flu is already
contagious
for one day before symptoms
appear and
continues to be contagious
for seven days
after symptoms appear.
Symptoms start about one
to four days
after exposure.
Protection after receiving
the flu vaccine
starts after approximately
two weeks.
Pregnant women should be especially
cautious.
Consult your physician about
prevention and
treatment especially
regarding the problem
of H1N1.
Rest, water intake and good
nutrition are
very important.
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