Today we’re going to talk about how to prepare for the flu season. Even though it’s August, flu season is just around the corner. Cases of the flu have been known to happen in October, and flu season continues to peak all the way through the following February.
Flu Vaccinations
The CDC usually recommends that people get flu shots in October and November, which is generally a good idea.
But few people know that the flu vaccine only protects against a few strains, the strains 
that the CDC thinks will be most dangerous that year. But every year, there are a few strains that the CDC isn’t able to predict, not to mention the vaccine shortages that happen each flu season.
The flu vaccine itself is also somewhat controversial. Anyone with allergies to chicken eggs or Guillain-Barre syndrome should not receive a flu vaccine. There’s also been some discussion that the ingredients in a flu vaccine are not healthy, especially for younger children.
Alternatives to the Flu Vaccine
There are other ways to help ensure your health during the flu season, and one of them is having a few doses of Tamiflu on hand in case you start developing symptoms.
It’s simple, really. Tamiflu is shown to be incredibly effective when taken with the first 48 hours of infection by influenza. So just keep some on hand before the flu season starts, and when anyone in your family gets sick, have them take Tamiflu to prevent the virus from multiplying and limit the duration of symptoms.
Tamiflu is effective against all types of influenza, including the highly-publicized Bird Flu virus, which means that it is important even if you do get a vaccine because it will protect against other strains.
When to Take Tamiflu?
You can also take Tamiflu before you’ve contracted the virus or before you develop symptoms.
For example, if you were working in a clinic or other high-risk area, and you knew you might be exposed. You can take Tamiflu immediately to help fight any infection.
Who Should Take Tamiflu?
Tamiflu is safe for people of all ages, though children should be monitored when they take it. In rare cases, children experienced side effects such as delirium while taking Tamiflu. The drug is considered extremely safe, though.
If you have the flu, you’ll usually take Tamiflu twice a day for 5 days, though you should always ask your doctor for medical advice.
Conclusion
It is always wise to be prepared for the flu season, especially when just one case of flu illness can take people away from their jobs and families for as long as 10 days. If you’ve had the flu before, you know how wise it is to be prepared.
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