Flu Season Ahead

In the United States, flu season occurs in the fall and winter. While influenza viruses spread year-round, flu activity usually peaks between December and February, but activity can last as late as May. The overall health impact (e.g., infections, hospitalizations, and deaths) of flu varies from season to season.

Other respiratory viruses, including Coronavirus, also circulate during flu season and can cause symptoms like those seen with flu infection. These respiratory viruses include rhinovirus (one cause of the “common cold”) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which is the most common cause of severe respiratory illness in young children as well as a leading cause of death from respiratory illness in those aged 65 years and older.

People with flu are most contagious in the first three to four days after their illness begins. Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick. Children and some people with weakened immune systems may pass the virus for longer than 7 days.

Symptoms can begin about two days but can range from one to four days after the virus enters the body. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick. Some people can be infected with a flu virus but have no symptoms. During this time, those people may still spread the virus to others. The Wellness Lab provides concierge Flu and monoclonal COVID-19 testing. Just give us a call and we will provide testing services at your home or work. No need to take a chance of spreading these viruses to your family or co-workers.

Take everyday preventive actions to reduce the spread of flu. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you are sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them. Cover coughs and sneezes. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Germs spread this way. Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with viruses that cause flu. For flu, CDC recommends that people stay home for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone, except to get medical care or other necessities. Fever should be gone without the need to use a fever-reducing medicine. Note that the stay-at-home guidance for COVID-19 may be different. The Wellness Lab also provides TAMIFLU to reduce flu symptoms quicker. TAMIFLU is a prescription medicine used to treat the flu (influenza) in people 2 weeks of age and older who have had flu symptoms for no more than 2 days. TAMIFLU can also reduce the chance of getting the flu in people 1 year and older. The Wellness Lab can deliver this powerful treatment prescription treatment right to your door.

While there are vaccines for respiratory illnesses like Flu, RSV, and Covid, you can still meet the germs that cause you to become sick. According to the Center for Disease Control, if you are vaccinated and contract the flu, your symptoms will be less severe than those who chose not to vaccinate. It is possible to have flu as well as other respiratory illnesses including COVID-19 at the same time. Health experts are still studying how common this can be. Some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, making it hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. Diagnostic testing can help determine if you are sick with flu, COVID-19, or another respiratory infection.

If you get sick with the flu, antiviral drugs may be a treatment option. Check with your doctor promptly if you are at higher risk of serious flu complications and you get flu symptoms. People at higher risk of flu complications include young children, adults 65 years of age and older, pregnant people, and people with certain medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease.

When used for treatment, antiviral drugs, Like TAMIFLU, can lessen symptoms and shorten the time you are sick by one or two days. They also can prevent serious flu complications, like pneumonia. For people at higher risk of serious flu complications, treatment with antiviral drugs can mean the difference between milder or more serious illness possibly resulting in a hospital stay. CDC recommends prompt treatment for people who have flu or suspected flu and who are at higher risk of serious flu complications.

There are homeopathic regimens for flu, covid, and RSV symptoms as well. The Immune Drip from the Wellness Lab not only helps prevent respiratory illnesses but can help ease and lessen your symptoms. The Immune drip is a mixture of IV fluids containing not only electrolytes but also antioxidants and vitamins to help support your body to combat those annoying ailments.

Ingredients: Vit. B Complex, Vit. B12, Vit. C, Zinc, Glutamine, Lysine, and a Glutathione push

Best used for recovery from common ailments such as the common cold or the flu. Helps reduce inflammation, increases your body’s natural immune response, and helps you recover quicker.

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