Jan 7, 2025 · Children also are more likely than adults to have ear pain, feel sick to the stomach, vomit or have diarrhea with the flu. In some cases, people have eye pain, watery eyes or find that light hurts their eyes.

Most people with the flu have a mild illness and don't need to see a healthcare professional. With some rest and self-care measures at home, the average healthy person can expect to feel better within a week, although a dry cough may last for several weeks.

Jan 7, 2025 · To diagnose the flu, also called influenza, your healthcare professional does a physical exam, looks for symptoms of flu and possibly orders a test that detects flu viruses. The viruses that cause flu spread at high levels during certain times of the year in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Oct 16, 2024 · Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both highly contagious respiratory illnesses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and flu is caused by infection with an influenza virus. The best way to protect yourself from either of these illnesses is …

Nov 4, 2024 · Does vitamin C actually help us when we're sick? What are its benefits? ANSWER: Vitamin C supports our immune systems, helps our bodies heal wounds, protects our joints and contributes to collagen formation, the main protein in the body.

Jan 18, 2022 · The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis — often called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or by consuming contaminated food or water. If you're otherwise healthy, you'll likely recover without complications.

A new H1N1 flu strain causes a flu pandemic. During 2009, the flu causes about 61 million illnesses, 274,0000 hospital stays and 12,400 deaths. Later in 2009, an H1N1 flu vaccine becomes available. During the H1N1 flu pandemic, Mayo Clinic staff are trained in infection control and prevention.

Feb 10, 2023 · Learn what to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu' in this Mayo Clinic Minute with Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen.

Jul 22, 2023 · Severe illness is more frequent with COVID-19 than with the flu. Compared with historical flu cases, COVID-19 may cause more hospital stays and death for people age 18 and older, even those who have no other health challenges.

Oct 4, 2024 · Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu and its complications for almost everyone. The flu vaccine can lower the risk of getting the flu. It also can lower the risk of having serious illness from the flu and needing to stay in the hospital or dying of the flu.