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Top Ways to Protect Yourself from Any Virus or Bacteria
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If you should get sick, remember that antibiotics will not work against the cold or flu virus and there is very little your doctor can do for you. However, should you develop a secondary infection from a cold or flu; an antibiotic will help with that. You should see a doctor if you develop the following symptoms:
- Persistent cough with green or yellow phlegm
- Fever of over 102 for more than 2 days
- Ear pain
- Green nasal discharge, especially with severe pain around the eyes
- Shortness of breath or an uncontrollable cough
All of the above are signs of a serious infection and you should see your doctor as soon as possible.
However, if you take the steps listed above, you should be able to kick any cold or flu before it takes ahold of you. Enjoy winter, skip the flu shot, and skip the flu, take care of your immune system and it will take care of you.
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Yamada et al. Gargling with tea catechin extracts for the prevention of influenza infection in elderly nursing home residents: a prospective clinical study. J Altern Complement Med 12(7):669–72 (2006).
Nieman et al. Quercetin reduces illness but not immune perturbations after intensive exercise. Med Sci Sports Exerc 39(9):1561–9 (2007).
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