What can I do to help my family member get over the flu?

This flu season could be worse than most flu seasons with more people than usual getting sick. Hospitals and clinics may be much busier than normal. The good news is that most people with flu will be able to be cared for at home and will feel better in about a week. Learn what you can do to help your family this flu season.

Basic Facts

• How can someone with the flu infect someone else?
• Know the Symptoms of Flu
• Know the Emergency Warning Signs

Make a Sick Room

• Make a Sick Room, if You Can
• Follow the Sick Room Rules
• How to Clean the Sick Room
• Tips for Caregivers

Prevent Fluid Loss

• Tips to Prevent Fluid Loss (Dehydration)
• Check for Fluid Loss
• When to Get Medical Help for Fluid Loss

Medicine Safety

• Medicine Safety
• Medicine Safety and Children

Treat Symptoms

• Treat Fever
• Treat Dry Cough
• Treat Other Flu Symptoms

Last Reviewed: 02/06/2012

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• Taking Care of the Sick