Flu - advice
In line with our flu policy, we issue the following advice:
If you do catch flu:
- Stay at home and rest
- Take medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen or paracetamol to relieve the symptoms (following the advice with the medicines). Persons under 35 must not be given aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing aspirin
- Drink plenty of fluids
You can reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading influenza during a pandemic by:
- Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible
- Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully - bag and bin them
- Avoiding non-essential travel and large crowds wherever possible
- Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing your hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to your face, or to other people
- Cleaning hard surfaces (eg kitchen worktops, door handles) frequently, using a normal cleaning product
- Making sure children follow this advice
Remember that children will be very tired following a viral infection and should rest until completely recovered.
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