In winter, the season when flu is most prevalent, people with weaker immune systems become regular visitors to doctors. In fact, flu is not as scary as it seems, and we should have the right attitude towards it. When you catch the flu, don't panic. These home remedies will help you.
Flu Knowledge
Experts from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention pointed out that recent monitoring results in mainland China show that both the north and south of the country have entered the peak season for flu outbreaks. The proportion of flu-like cases reported by sentinel hospitals in the emergency department is higher than the same period in the past three years, and the positive rate of flu virus detection has reached the peak level of previous years and is still rising.
According to the monitoring results, the number of reported flu outbreaks nationwide is significantly higher than in previous years, with most of them caused by influenza type B. The monitoring system in China has not found any variations that affect the transmission, severity, and drug resistance of flu viruses. The overall level of flu in the country is still within the expected range.
How to prevent the flu? Experts from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention say that getting vaccinated is the most effective way to prevent the flu, and it can significantly reduce the risk of contracting the flu and developing severe complications. The World Health Organization recommends that high-risk groups such as the elderly, children, pregnant women, patients with chronic diseases, and medical personnel should be given priority for flu vaccination every year.
Experts also point out that neuraminidase inhibitors such as oseltamivir are effective antiviral drugs for treating the flu. Early use of antiviral drugs, especially within 48 hours of onset, can significantly reduce the incidence of severe flu and death.
Home Remedies for Flu Prevention
1. Take an appropriate amount of white radish, green onion, ginger, and brown sugar, simmer them in water, and drink it while hot for three consecutive days.
2. Take 20 grams of Isatis root, 10 grams of Guan Zhong, 10 grams of Schizonepeta, and 5 grams of peppermint. Brew them in water and drink one dose per day for three consecutive days.
3. Put 50 grams of Isatis root, 50 grams of Artemisia annua, 30 grams of wild chrysanthemum, and 30 grams of honeysuckle in a large tea pot, brew with boiling water, and drink.
4. Take 30 grams of Guan Zhong, 30 grams of Isatis root, 15 grams of dandelion, and 5 grams of green tea. Brew them in water and drink as tea.
Flu Prevention Tips
1. During flu season, avoid crowded public places and wear a mask if necessary.
2. Pay attention to maintaining air circulation indoors and open windows for ventilation.
3. Get plenty of rest and avoid overexertion.
4. Consider getting a flu vaccine.
5. Engage in regular physical exercise and adjust clothing accordingly.
6. Follow a light diet, eat more vitamin-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits.
7. Drink plenty of water and enhance elimination.
8. Pay attention to personal hygiene and wash hands frequently. Although the flu virus is transmitted through droplets in the air, if a patient's hands come into contact with their saliva or nasal mucus and then touch other objects, it is easy to contaminate those objects. If you come into contact with these objects, you are at risk of infection. Therefore, it is important to wash your hands frequently and maintain personal hygiene.
