Avoid contact with others, especially seniors, children and other people with chronic disease. Change your toothbrush when you're feeling better to avoid reinfection. Wait until you are completely recovered before receiving a flu shot. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral drug to treat your flu symptoms. The greatest benefit is obtained when these medications are administered very early on in the infection.
Antibiotics have no effect against viral illnesses.
The combination of influenza and ASA has been linked to the development Reye's syndrome, a serious condition affecting the brain and liver. Another vaccine cannot be put in the same syringe with the flu vaccine, but two separate shots may be given during a visit to a health care provider. Influenza vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine are often given in one visit because people at risk of complications from getting the flu or pneumonia are often the same. Flu vaccine is given annually, other vaccines are not. Yes, influenza vaccine is safe for pregnant women at all stages of pregnancy and for breastfeeding mothers.