Influenza

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Influenza is a viral infection caused by the flu virus. People are most susceptible to the flu from early October until late May, although the virus can cause infections all year round. Influenza typically infects the nose, throat and lungs for up to a week. It’s harder to shake off than the common cold, and as you may know from experience, fly symptoms also cause aches and pains in the body. Influenza treatment can help you to overcome the flu faster, by 1-2 days so that you feel healthy enough to continue with your daily schedule. Although most of us can fight the symptoms over time, some groups of people such as the young or elderly, and those with underlying health conditions, can be put at serious risk because of the condition.

You can buy anti-viral influenza treatment if you are already experiencing symptoms, and if you are worried they you have caught the virus from someone who is already affected. Tamiflu tablets are effective in preventing a full blown attack and suppressing the symptoms. Complete your free online consultation with our doctor to receive Tamiflu treatment the very next day.

How serious is influenza?

What many people don’t know is that there are 3 types of flu: type A, B and C. You are more likely to suffer from type A and B, as these stronger flu strains are responsible for the outbreaks that occur almost every winter. Type C poses less threat to your health. It’s a very mild respiratory illness that sometimes has no symptoms at all. Influenza treatment is necessary to help you get back on your feet because flu viruses continually change over time and in doing so, they evade the immune system.

Influenza symptoms

The flu can be passed on if you breathe in liquid droplets containing the influenza virus that have been sneezed or coughed into the air. You can catch flu from another person when you make physical contact, or by sharing a close proximity with an infected person for several hours. You might be exposed to the virus if a family member or work colleague is infected with flu

Flu symptoms include:

• Fever and chills
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Sore throat and coughing
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Body and muscle ache

Preventing influenza

You can ask your doctor or healthcare provider for an annual flu shot to prevent catching seasonal flu. Certain people are advised to have the shot to remain immune to local outbreaks of flu, such as people aged 65 years or older, people of any age with chronic diseases of the heart, lung, or kidneys; diabetes and severe forms of anemia.

Your doctor may also advise you to eat healthy and take regular exercise, as these lifestyle choices keep your immune system strong.

Which influenza treatment should I use?

Anti-viral medication is the most effective influenza treatment available to buy. Prescription anti-viral drugs work to reduce the duration of mild flu by 1 - 2 days and make the symptoms more tolerable.

Tamiflu

An oral medication used for treating and preventing the flu. It works if taken within 2 days of the start of any symptoms. It lessens the severity and the duration of symptoms and can also be used to prevent infection after coming into contact with someone who is infected.

Relenza

A medication used to treat influenza type A and B in adults and children aged 7 and above. Relenza is inhaled through a small respiratory aid every 12 hours for up to 5 days. It helps prevent the virus from spreading in your body and can reduce the duration of symptoms.

Influenza treatment online

You can order Tamiflu tablets online from the comfort of your own home so that you can start your treatment the very next day. When you order Tamiflu online, you will need to complete an online consultation form. This will be assessed by one of our registered doctors who can ensure that you are safe and suitable for you chosen medication.