Symptoms
The flu is always caused by a virus and combines the symptoms of diverse colds, like shivers, fever, pain in the extremities, weakness, headaches, constipation and throat ache. A normal flu should last about a week.
Measures
If at all possible, fever should not be treated, as it is necessary to combat the pathogen agent. However, temperatures over 39º C should be lowered by firmly wrapping the calves with a wet towel of cold water and another loose towel over it, both of which must be changed every 10 minutes. As an alternative, fever can be lowered with aspirin. |
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