Flu Season is almost here! Be Prepared.
Prevention:
- Get your flu shot- it's not too late!
- Extra hand washing
- Maintain immunity-eat well, sleep and exercise
Do I have the Flu?
Signs and symptoms: more intense than a cold, sudden onset
- Fatique, weakness
- Severe body aches, soreness
- Combination symptoms - headache, dry cough, chest discomfort
- Chills/Fever -all of a sudden
What if I get the Flu?
Treatment: REST, REST, REST
- Increase fluids
- Tylenol, Motrin, or Advil
- Salt water gargles, lozenges
- Don't smoke
Along with the links listed below you can also go to the HealthyLife® Students' Self-Care Guide for information on a variety of health-related issues!
Self-Care Guide
Section I: Common Health Problems
- Abdominal Pain
- Acne
- Asthma
- Colds & Flu (includes SARS)
- Coughs
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Eating Disorders
- Fatigue (includes Mononucleosis)
- Fever
- Headaches
- Skin Injuries
- Sore Throats
- Sprains, Strains & Sports Injuries
- STDs/HIV
- Stress
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Vaginal Problems
- Vomiting & Nausea
- West Nile Virus
Section II: Playing It Safe
- General Safety Guidelines
- Alcohol & Alcohol Safety
- Drugs & Drug Safety
- Over-the-Counter Medication Safety
- Skin Safety
- Tests & Immunizations
- Testicular Self-Exam
- Breast Self-Exam
