What is the underlying cause of the flu and cold?
Weak immune system, lack of essential nutrients, stress, sleep deprivation, exposure to toxins!
There is really no magic bullet for killing the flu virus instantly. Long-term misuse of antibiotics worsens your immune system. If you or a loved one already has the flu, you will be wondering how to get rid of it in 24 hours without medication. Read below for some natural remedies to get rid of the symptoms.
What is the flu?
Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus. These viruses spread through the air from person to person. Signs and symptoms include: fever, cough, runny nose, aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.
While anyone can get the flu, young children, pregnant women, and the elderly are more likely to develop serious flu-related complications.
Flu prevention
In America, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends injectable influenza vaccines. However, you should be aware of the following:
First, the vaccine takes about two weeks to become effective. That's why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting vaccinated in the fall, before flu season breaks out.
Second, you can still get the flu even though you've been vaccinated. The effectiveness of the flu vaccine varies from year to year because flu viruses are constantly changing (so-called antigenic drift). It is impossible to be 100% sure which flu viruses will be most prominent in any given season. In fact, the 2017-18 influenza vaccine was widely considered a failure as it was only 36% effective.
In addition, be aware of the side effects of the flu vaccine, such as soreness or swelling, body aches, fever, and severe allergic reactions.
The CDC suggests some guidelines when you have the flu:
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
- Wash your hands with soap or use hand sanitizer
