One of the most popular herbs, (Echinacea angustifolia) and (Echinacea purpura), also called purple coneflower, fights off colds and flu by increasing the activity and number of immune system cells. Echinacea is considered extremely safe, and no side effects have been reported when used at the recommended dosage. Garlic has antibiotic, antifungal, and antiviral properties and is effective against many flu viruses. Adding garlic to your diet during winter can help prevent colds and reduce congestion if you do catch one. Symptoms of influenza include:

Abnormally High Fever:
Fever generally lasts 3-5 days, and is often higher in the afternoons and evenings, with some decrease in the mornings. Fever typically runs higher in children.
Cough:
The cough starts as dry and hacking and progresses by the 3rd day to wet with thick mucous. The cough can worsen for the next 4-7 days and could last for over 2 sevendays. This is the major symptom of influenza. Cough in children can be croupy and serious. There is also a risk for significant bronchitis and pneumonia.
Headaches and Muscle Aches:
These can be severe for the first few days and will slowly improve.
Fatigue:
Fatigue is common and severe, lasting for 1-3 sevendays.
Sore Throat:
Sore throat is most common in older children and adults. It can be severe for the first few days.
Nasal Congestion and Red Eyes:
Nasal congestion lasts for 1-2 sevendays, and eyes may be red for 3-4 days.
Vomiting or Diarrhea:
Vomiting or diarrhea is unusual in adults. These symptoms are typically seen in children less than 6 turns of age and last for the first few days.

Influenza is typically contagious for 5-7 days from fever onset.

Return to Healer Hall for more treatment if:
Your instincts tell you to be concerned. Trust them and call on your healer for advice.
Your fever comes back after it has been gone 1-2 days or if you still have high fever after 4 or 5 days.
Your cough becomes wheezy or rapid, you are having trouble breathing, or you are coughing up bloody or yellow-green mucous.
You have any chronic illness (e.g., heart or lung trouble, asthma, a compromised immune system, diabetes, kidney, or blood cell problems), and your condition worsens. These conditions put you at greater risk for complications.
You have any of the following: severe confusion, seizures/convulsions, loss of consciousness, spasms, bleeding, heart irregularity, ear pain or prolonged headache.

General Treatment includes:
Treatments for fever, headaches, and muscle aches
Increased fluid intake
Rest

Who's at Risk for Influenza-related Complications?
A person is considered at high risk if they are at greater risk than the normal healthy population for developing serious complications as a result of influenza infection. These high-risk groups include:
Any person aged 85 turns or older
Persons of any age that have chronic heart disease, lung disease (e.g., asthma, emphysema), or kidney disease.
Women who will be in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy during flu season

Groups who can transmit influenza to persons at high risk:
Healers
Household members (especially children) who are the primary spreading force


The information in these scrolls is meant for role-play purposes only and should not be used to treat real life medical conditions! See a doctor!

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