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All about Flu<\/strong><\/p>

Influenza, commonly called flu, is a viral infection that usually surfaces during the winter months. People can contract flu many times because the viruses that cause flu are able to mutate (change), making it difficult for our immune systems to keep up.<\/p>

Flu is an airborne infection and is spread in tiny droplets when people sneeze or cough, but it can also be spread by other means, e.g. when the droplets are carried on hands.<\/p>

Flu usually has a relatively rapid onset, unlike a cold which can occur more gradually and is generally milder and confined to the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Symptoms of flu may include sudden high temperatures, blocked or running nose,\u00a0Sore Throat<\/a>, coughing, fatigue, muscle and joint pains, loss of appetite and sometimes even gastric symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.<\/p>

Sometimes flu can lead to secondary infections like\u00a0Bronchitis<\/a>, pneumonia, ear, tonsil and\u00a0Throat Infections<\/a>, croup and even heart and brain inflammation – although the latter is not common.<\/p>

Some children can also develop febrile\u00a0Convulsions<\/a>\u00a0(fits) as a result of the high\u00a0Fever<\/a>. Although flu is more common in children, serious complications are more frequent in the elderly, those with\u00a0Diabetes<\/a>, kidney, lung and chronic\u00a0Heart Disease<\/a>\u00a0as well as those with compromised immune systems as in the case of AIDS\/HIV infection.<\/p>

How is Flu usually treated?<\/strong><\/p>

For many people, flu may be a relatively mild illness and is best treated with bed-rest until the\u00a0Fever<\/a>\u00a0and other symptoms subside. This also helps to limit the spread of the infection to others.<\/p>

Over the counter medicines like paracetamol, as well as various cough and cold products are often used to treat symptoms. However, many of these come with side effects.<\/p>

It is also important to remember that all of the symptoms of flu (e.g. coughing, sneezing and running nose) are nature\u2019s way of trying to drive the flu virus from the body and one should therefore take medicines like cough suppressants and decongestants with caution as they can prolong the illness and even make it worse in the long run.<\/p>

Some doctors prescribe antibiotics for flu infection. However, as flu is a virus, antibiotics are not effective for flu and only serve to further reduce immune strength. However, in some cases, antibiotics may be prescribed for secondary bacterial infections associated with the flu. It is important to look after yourself when you have the flu so that you do not develop secondary infections and can recover from the flu more quickly.<\/p>

Prevention is better than cure!<\/strong><\/p>

Flu vaccination is advisable for people at risk as well as those who work with people at high risk. The chances of contracting some types of flu are also reduced by using\u00a0Antiviral<\/a>\u00a0drugs such as Amantidine.<\/p>

While both the flu vaccine and\u00a0Antiviral<\/a>\u00a0drugs can be effective, there are problems and side effects associated with both. Flu shots and oral vaccines can cause mild flu-like symptoms (oral vaccines) and even severe allergic reactions and have also been associated with the development of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). Side effects of\u00a0Antiviral<\/a>\u00a0drugs can include nausea, loss of appetite and\u00a0Concentration<\/a>\u00a0problems.<\/p>

Many people, however, do not develop any side effects at all. It is always advisable to discuss flu vaccination with your doctor as benefits need to be weighed up against disadvantages when making the choice of whether or not to be vaccinated.<\/p>

Alternatives to the Flu Vaccine<\/strong><\/p>

Some people prefer not to use the conventional flu vaccines for various reasons, while others are not able to do so due to\u00a0Allergies<\/a>\u00a0or other conditions. Flu vaccines are prepared on chicken embryos and are therefore not safe for those with egg and chicken\u00a0Allergies<\/a>. People who previously developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome should also not be vaccinated.<\/p>

From a naturopathic point of view, frequent vaccination can weaken\u00a0Immune Functioning<\/a>\u00a0and ultimately lead to ill health and more serious illnesses. Whether or not you have yourself vaccinated, it is important to know that there are other choices which are equally effective without the side effects associated with conventional flu vaccines.<\/p>

What is OralFlu Protect?<\/strong><\/p>

OralFlu Protect is especially formulated to protect you against flu infection safely and effectively. The remedy combines a homeopathic formulation of the current year\u2019s flu vaccine with a combination of\u00a0Herbs<\/a>\u00a0well known to support\u00a0Immune Functioning<\/a>.<\/p>

As a homeopathic preparation of the Flu virus vaccine, OralFlu Protect will stimulate the body\ufffds immunity in a similar way, but without toxic side effects occurring because of crude virus being injected into the blood stream.<\/p>

Taken at the start of the flu season, OralFlu Protect will stimulate the body\ufffds \ufffdvital force\ufffd which will in turn enhance the body\ufffds immunity specifically to fight off the virus strain for the current year.<\/p>

OralFlu Protect may be used prophylactically (preventatively) and will also assist with speedy recovery from symptoms associated with the flu, including secondary infections such as\u00a0Bronchitis<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Pharyngitis<\/a>.<\/p>

Used as a prophylactic (preventative) it prepares the body\ufffds\u00a0Immune System<\/a>\u00a0to respond immediately after contamination by the flu virus instead of the usual ten day window period needed for the body to produce antibodies specific for the current strain. It also aids with speedy recovery if already afflicted and assists in overcoming symptoms associated with the flu. The other remedies making up the preparation are effective in treating secondary infection like\u00a0Bronchitis<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Pharyngitis<\/a>\u00a0(Sore Throat<\/a>).<\/p>

Use OralFlu Protect:<\/strong><\/p>