Gorsuch-Schuette said the flu could last longer if people don't take care of themselves and continue to attend class while sick. Gorsuch-Schuette said if students with the flu go to the Health Center, not much can be done to help them. Otherwise, there's not much we can do for them. A lot of attention this season has been given to new zinc supplements on the market, and studies show that if the zinc is taken within 24 hours of acquiring the virus, it can help to make the flu symptoms milder. However, these supplements will not prevent the flu or decrease the length of sickness.
Flu shots can prevent the flu.
However, flu shots given this year were targeted at Influenza A, which is not the strain of flu spreading at Drake. Even though the strain is different, students who received the shot this fall may notice a reduction in the severity of symptoms. Gorsuch-Schuette said getting a flu shot now could help, but it is too late in the season for a flu shot to have maximum effects. Back to the top. Romance Raffle offers chance to win dinners, weekend lodging By Kate Hettinger Times-Delphic News Editor Valentine's Day is closing in quickly.