Flu Precautions

Bella!! Thanks for the tips! I always open and close public restroom doors with my elbows or my coat sleeve - anything save my hand!!

Thank you dear, that is always helpful. I have had my flu shot also.

I have had my flu shot too. I have always tried to be as precautious as can be too.
I too, open and shut doors with a cloth or towel. Use lotion for hands as we should wash them often. Keeps them from chapping. : ) Wipe off seats when ever possible too.

Good tips!

Thank you for the info! I think people don't realize what the flu actually is . . . they call all kinds of things "the flu" incorrectly, rather than realizing that it is, specifically, a highly contagious febrile respiratory disease.

Actually, since the "the flu" has common symptoms of fever, sore throat, headache, muscle pains, etc... if someone does get one of these symptoms they most likely do! have the flu (which will spontaneously resolve on it own)

Done had the flu and did all that and still feel tired two weeks down the road from it.

It doesn't hurt to always follow these precautions, but I am thinking we should be a little more vigilant. I don't want to see any of you lovely people sidetracked. And Jennine....I really hope you will feel better soon.

Amber -- sorry, I wasn't clear. What I meant is that many people incorrectly refer to noroviruses (stomach flu, or 48 hour flu) as "the flu" and think that a flu shot will prevent it, which it won't. Influenza proper isn't the same thing as a tummy bug.

If you want to really protect yourself from the flu, or any other disease, you've got to build up your immune system with the proper nutrition. Use plenty of garlic and onions (red ones especially), and shiitake mushrooms. Korean sauerkraut (kim chi) has already shown to be effective for birds, so that's also excellent, because it has plenty of lactobacilli (gut bugs that kill the bad bugs). Black elderberry is another good anti-viral. Drink plenty of (preferably filtered) water and eat enough whole foods (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins). And if you use oil, utilize the extra-virgin olive oil if possible. Grapeseed oil, macadamia nut, and coconut oils are also excellent. But pass on canola, unless it's expeller pressed. I'll pass on the flu / pneumonia shots, because they've still got that nasty mercury and also just can't keep up with current strains of the virus. Plus you get all kinds of unwanted junk entering your blood stream (aluminum, glycol compounds, cancer viruses). I'll take my chances on God's natural creations over that any day!

Good advice V! You must know my crunchy granola side.

Canola oil at high heat is not a good thing. The onions, garlic, and kim chee might have you sleeping alone for a while, but you won't be able to do anything anyway if you catch the flu!

Extra Virgin olive oil should be used at lower temps (keep that in mind)

I can give you a great recipe for sauteed spinach that would make you wanna smack your mama. (lots of garlic and olive oil) I can convert the most dedicated of spinach haters.

And Mr. Rochester....right as always. Fortunately flu/cold/bug precautions are generally the same (excepting the flu shot advice). It is good practice to follow.

Yes , I agree with David, there is a big difference in having a "bug" and having the flu, If you have ever had the the influenza virus you know it, and it is not anything like being "sick". It sometimes takes weeks to get over, and it does not just "resolve" on its own as Amber said.

Ok Heather is one out of three bad?
Remember to keep stress to a minimum, get your rest, eat well, and wash hands frequently with soap and water.
When I have your 3 year old, my hands get washed several times because we make a mess, then there are my kids, cleaning house, and preparing meals. I have to wash my hands all the time but as for rest, yah right and stress? If I didnt stress about something, I would stress about that hehe does that mean I am a shoe in for the flu? Ugh....

So you're saying I need to stop licking toads and toilets, yes?

*grin*

licking toads with flu is definitely ill advised

and as for toilet, you may be lucky and catch some other hideous disease

What if the toads were sanitized?

let me check with the CDC

La Bellota - I'm dyin' here - of laughter, not of flu - thank goodness! Excellent resource and conversation from your readers. My secret weapon during the cold & flu season - run everything on the highest temp setting possible in the dishwasher. Since I started doing this, we've had a lot less of the "creepin' crud" passed between family members.

Have a great New Year!

You too Gisela!!! Welcome back!!!

Also the dishwasher makes great steam....so grabs some vicks and a towel.....

Just kidding.....sorta ; )

can u get the stomach flu 2 times in a row