How Long Does Flu Last?

The flu can really wreak havoc on you, knocking you off your feet and straight into bed. The best way to prevent it is by getting the flu vaccine each year, and, more importantly, to protect your family from the flu as well.

But what if you do happen to catch the flu?

How long does the flu last?

What are the flu symptoms you will experience?

Get all your answers right here.

What Is The Flu, Aka Influenza?

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a respiratory illness that is highly contagious and caused by a viral infection that affects the lungs, throat, and nose. You can muscle through it without too many harsh symptoms most of the time, while other times the flu can be extremely miserable and even cause serious complications that can be life-threatening.

When sick with the flu, people often feel most (or even all) of these flu symptoms:

·         Fever or chills

·         Cough

·         Sore throat

·         Runny nose

·         Body aches

·         Headaches

How Long Does The Flu Last?

As miserable as the flu can be, the good news is that most people fully recover within a week or two.

Avoid The Flu—Get The Flu Vaccination at Pearl Chemist Group

Every year, people can take simple steps to protect themselves from the flu by getting the flu vaccine. The flu vaccination for influenza is typically given as an injection, however, it also can be administered by nasal spray. This simple action can significantly reduce your chances of getting the flu, or radically reduce the symptoms you experience and minimise the chances of complications if you do get it.

At Pearl Chemist Group, we provide Flu Vaccination Services in London on the NHS for those who qualify. However, if you are not eligible for the NHS flu vaccine, you can get it privately administered at all our pharmacy branches.

Just before the flu season starts, book our flu vaccination services in Wandsworth or Epsom. You can make the booking onlineor visit any of our 21 conveniently located Pearl Chemist Group branches in South London.