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A prior, it is difficult to differentiate the symptoms of influenza A with those of seasonal flu, because they are basically the same.

The first thing to do is control yourself temperature as a fever above 38 º C is one of the symptoms of influenza A and one of the first to sound the alarm. The high peak temperature is the main difference between seasonal flu, which has more muscle aches, fatigue, or headache as seasonal flu.

In addition, we must take special caution if you also have the typical malaise of  flu. In this case, it is important that you inform the 112 and you stay home to avoid spreading it to others. Read the rest of this entry »

Adequate food and proper food choices in everyday play an important role in the prevention of influenza A and any seasonal flu. Moreover, in case of contracting, helps to improve their symptoms and recover quickly.

A good diet can help prevent flu-like feeling. What is a good diet? You should consider the needs of the body, protein and caloric needs should strengthen some minerals commonly found away from what we consume daily. This power must be sufficiently harmonious and appropriate to the time course of the member of the family and provide all the nutrients for our immune system is protected against the threat of the virus.

We can find certain foods that help strengthen the immune system. They are those that contain vitamins and minerals, calcium-in all forms of consumption milk, yoghurt, desserts, seeds) daily intake should exceed 800 mg, and vitamin B complex and folic acid.

Has also been shown that foods such as garlic and onions contain allicin, an efficient antiviral, antibacterial and antioxidant that stimulates the immune system.

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