Flu Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill. It's important to get the flu vaccine if you're advised to. Check if you have flu Flu symptoms come on very quickly and can include:
The symptoms are similar for children, but they can also get pain in their ear and appear less active. How to treat flu yourself To help you get better more quickly:
A pharmacist can help with flu A pharmacist can give treatment advice and recommend flu remedies. Be careful not to use flu remedies if you're taking paracetamol and ibuprofen tablets as it's easy to take more than the recommended dose. Get advice from 111 now if:
111 will tell you what to do. They can arrange a phone call from a nurse or doctor if you need one. Go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111. Other ways to get helpGet an urgent GP appointmentA GP may be able to treat you. Ask your GP practice for an urgent appointment. GPs do not recommend antibiotics for flu because they will not relieve your symptoms or speed up your recovery. Call 999 or go to A&E if you:
Flu is very infectious and easily spread to other people. You're more likely to give it to others in the first 5 days. Flu is spread by germs from coughs and sneezes, which can live on hands and surfaces for 24 hours. To reduce the risk of spreading flu:
The flu vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine. It's offered every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of flu and its complications. The best time to have the flu vaccine is in the autumn before flu starts spreading. But you can get the vaccine later. Find out more about the flu vaccine:BestCareCompare | ||||||
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