Boots are now doing the flu jab. Is it worth getting? Some people say don't bother and just take Echinacea?
Question: Can't decide. What is your opinion on it?
Answers: I would highly recommend it. We were offered the flu jab in work three years ago and it was the first time I had a whole winter without manky germs!! Most of my colleagues thought that it made a big difference too. I have paid to get it each year since and will be in the queue at Asda when it comes out again.
There is supposed to be a very bad flu on the way, you can pay for the jab if you are not entitled to it free, but from what I've heard everyone is being advised to get it.
My mum had a flu jab a few years ago, and after she had it, she got ill with flu like symptoms. Turned out the small live bit of the illness which was in the vaccine,made her poorly as it was too much for her body to cope with. (Mum has Multiple Scelerosis - can't spell it) I wouldn't bother getting it unless you have asthma or respitory illness, have weak immunie system, are elderly or very young - child.
They only recommend the flu jab for the elderly and the sick, so I wouldn't bother unless you fall into one of those categories (my mum had it because of her asthma - and she's a bit on the old side). Too many jabs can build up a resistance in the body, so I've been told anyway.
I've never had one, and I've been OK!
Getting a flu shot is a good idea, it provides you with protection from this years virus and a little protection from future years' virus.
I think you are only being advised to get the flu jab if you fall into a high risk category, eg elderly, or respiratory problems. You should get an opinion from your pharmacist. I think taking Echinacea is also a good idea. It cant do any harm anyway.
Answers: I would highly recommend it. We were offered the flu jab in work three years ago and it was the first time I had a whole winter without manky germs!! Most of my colleagues thought that it made a big difference too. I have paid to get it each year since and will be in the queue at Asda when it comes out again.
There is supposed to be a very bad flu on the way, you can pay for the jab if you are not entitled to it free, but from what I've heard everyone is being advised to get it.
My mum had a flu jab a few years ago, and after she had it, she got ill with flu like symptoms. Turned out the small live bit of the illness which was in the vaccine,made her poorly as it was too much for her body to cope with. (Mum has Multiple Scelerosis - can't spell it) I wouldn't bother getting it unless you have asthma or respitory illness, have weak immunie system, are elderly or very young - child.
They only recommend the flu jab for the elderly and the sick, so I wouldn't bother unless you fall into one of those categories (my mum had it because of her asthma - and she's a bit on the old side). Too many jabs can build up a resistance in the body, so I've been told anyway.
I've never had one, and I've been OK!
Getting a flu shot is a good idea, it provides you with protection from this years virus and a little protection from future years' virus.
I think you are only being advised to get the flu jab if you fall into a high risk category, eg elderly, or respiratory problems. You should get an opinion from your pharmacist. I think taking Echinacea is also a good idea. It cant do any harm anyway.
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I really don't think it'll help to cure it but it may make you feel a bit better temporarily.
Sorry you're not feeling good. Get lots of sleep if you can.
Sorry you're not feeling good. Get lots of sleep if you can.
Just lots of bed rest mate, and some nice soup :-)
PROS: Huge profit for drug companies and doctors.
CONS: The last few years the shot wasn't even effective on prevelent strains of the flu.
Right to lifers may want to see what is used to
CONS: The last few years the shot wasn't even effective on prevelent strains of the flu.
Right to lifers may want to see what is used to
IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks.
Scientists have found that honey has various vitamin
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks.
Scientists have found that honey has various vitamin
In our state Robitussin formulations (specific one) and some others are behind the pharmacists counter and have to be asked for because they are used to make illegal drugs for highs. I don't know that
Cheap local whiskey. Works every time!
The answers so far are all correct.
Its important to keep warm, and sweat it out. Do not take aspirin, or Tamiflu, or any other concoctions which are designed to reduce the fever. The fever is wha
Its important to keep warm, and sweat it out. Do not take aspirin, or Tamiflu, or any other concoctions which are designed to reduce the fever. The fever is wha
Whatever ways you may try, please see a doctor if you have fever before embarking on any suggestions you may receive. To get rid of a cough fast, avoid cold drink and also things that will leave remna
Yeah, go for it, that's what I did (all these sceptics, pfffffbbbtttt!)
Worked pretty well, except all that lemon in my bloodstream gave me a permanently scrunched-up facial expression, and
Worked pretty well, except all that lemon in my bloodstream gave me a permanently scrunched-up facial expression, and
Lots of fluids. Enough water that you are peeing all the time! haha! Rest helps your body recuperate, so get plenty. Echinacea is good. I use Chamomile tea also. I helps me relax and puts me to sleep.
(My GP has been taking 2000mg of Vitamin C daily for 20yrs and claims he has never had he flu since.)
Many others believe supplements aid in many health issues today in comparison to the caveman
Many others believe supplements aid in many health issues today in comparison to the caveman
I would say the B complex vitamins + vit C + E boost the immune system. It helps me to stay healthy.