This is generally enough for otherwise healthy people. However, in some cases, your doctor may prescribe antiviral medications to help reduce the severity and length of your illness. This is most effective at the onset of a virus. There are also steps you should take to protect others.
If you have a cold, flu or virus, stay at home and avoid contact with others. This means no work, no school and no day care.
Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or you could use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser. Make sure you cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or a flexed elbow.
Stay 1. You can help protect yourself from the flu by getting a flu vaccine. The flu vaccine changes every year, so it is important to get a new one before winter each year. If you take antibiotics for a viral infection, you are putting yourself at risk for side effects. All antibiotics may cause diarrhea and nausea. Some are hard on your kidneys, liver or other body parts. Some side effects can be life threatening, such as an allergic reaction.
Every antibiotic can have side effects. Using antibiotics to treat viruses causes superbugs. Superbugs are bacteria that become resistant to antibiotics. This happens when antibiotics are inappropriately used to treat viral infections.
Thousands of people die from these infections every year. Infants, young children and elderly are at greatest risk. Have your child finish the entire prescription. Don't stop when the symptoms of infection go away. Never save the left over antibiotics to use "just in case. Do not share your antibiotics with someone else or take an antibiotic that was prescribed for someone else.
Remember that taking antibiotics appropriately and making sure your child receives the proper immunizations will help prevent having to take more dangerous and more costly medicines. Talk with your healthcare provider for more information.
Health Home Wellness and Prevention. There are 2 main types of germs that cause most infections. These are viruses and bacteria. Viruses cause: Colds and flu Runny noses Most coughs and bronchitis Most sore throats Antibiotics cannot kill viruses or help you feel better when you have a virus.
Bacteria cause: Most ear infections Some sinus infections Strep throat Urinary tract infections Antibiotics do kill specific bacteria. Some slow down the growth of bacteria and damage their ability to reproduce and spread, while others kill the bacteria by destroying the bacteria cell walls. The choice of antibiotic depends on the type of bacteria. Viruses are different to bacteria; they have a different structure and a different way of surviving. Viruses can't reproduce on their own, like bacteria do, instead they attach themselves to healthy cells and reprogram those cells to make new viruses.
If you have a cold or the flu, during this time you might experience symptoms like:. Resting in bed, drinking plenty of fluids particularly water and taking over-the-counter medication to relieve symptoms will help you recover from a virus.
This is generally enough for otherwise healthy people.
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