Symptomatic treatment is recommend. There is no specific treatment for influenza but antiviral agent may be considered. You are advised to consult your doctor.

You can also take the following action on your own:

1) Take fever medication such as paracetamol
2) Drink warm water or fluids to relieve sore throat and cough
3) Maintain a balanced diet and sufficient sleep or rest
4) Avoid stress as it can weaken your immune system
5) If signs and symptoms persist or worsen get treatment from your doctor

How can we prevent influenza from spreading?

i) Cover mouth and nose with a tissue or handkerchief when sneezing or coughing
ii) Wash your hands with soap and clean  water each time after:
- coughing or sneezing
- touching raw food materials and contaminated surfaces
- touching your face, ears, nose, mouth and other parts of the body
iii) dispose used tissues into the dustbin
iv) wear a face mask when having symptoms
v) avoid public places

What is the role of influenza vaccine?

The influenza vaccine is administered as a preventive vaccination. The seasonal influenza vaccine available in the market may protect normal healthy adult from influenza if there is a good matvh between vaccine strain and circulating viral strain.

Ministry of health recommends the influenza vaccination for those planning to visit countries during winter and pilgrims to Mecca. The vaccination is only provided by certain private clinics and private hospitals.

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