What is the best way to ward off the flu?

Question

My boss came in with a bottle of pepto this morning and said that she's been sick (vomitting and hot/cold flashes) for 2 days. I think it might be the flu. I work in a fairly small office with her, and I really don't want to be sick for the holidays. There is no chance that she will leave. What can I do to protect myself?

Answer 1

take 1000mg of vit. c daily until after the holidays. this will boost your immune system. if you feel the onset of flu symptoms, take tamiflu 2x a day for 4 days or until you feel well again.

Answer 2

As of 5 PM Friday 11.17.06 there had been only 16 cases of influenza in the State of Texas. The best defense against influenza is to be vaccinated. I suspect that you are using the word 'flu' in a general sense and in this case for a viral gastro intestinal infection. If your boss is ill you have most likely been exposed. All you may do at this time is to eat sensibly, maintain fluid intake, and hope that your immune system will do its job.

Answer 3

Take at least 1,000mg of vitamin C daily. Since you are around someone with the flu, I would take 1,000mg of vitamin C 4 times per day spread throughout the day. Also, drinks lots of water.

Answer 4

Flu shot.
Handwashing.
Disinfect the things you both touch (esp. the phone)
Keep yourself healthy by eating a balanced diet and getting enough rest.
Take a multivitamin and echinacea.

Answer 5

Wash your hands constantly. Spray down telephones with disinfectant as well.

Answer 6

flu shot..
1000 something of ascorbic acid..
milk & bananas..
wash hands..
EAT A LOT!!
sleep..

Answer 7

wash hands often