Do not use share toothpaste, dishes, eating utensils, or towels with other family members. Drink six to eight glasses of fluids daily. Get plenty of rest. And if you have a serious illness, a flu shot can save your life. In some cases, it can lead to pneumonia and death.
Flu causes most people to be ill for only a few days.
When you're sick with the flu, it can seem like a lot longer, though. A few people have a much more serious illness and may need to be hospitalized. Thousands of people die each year from flu-related illnesses. Most deaths caused by flu are in elderly people. Flu affects people who are at high risk more severely.