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Emily Cooke

How to get better faster when you have the flu, according to science

A young man is shown sat on a couch with a blanket wrapped around him. He is blowing into a tissue. .

When flu season is in full swing, many of us will end up coughing, aching and hiding under the covers as we fight off the seasonal infection. Fortunately, most people with the flu feel better within about a week of their symptoms beginning.

Nonetheless, the average influenza infection can disrupt daily life and also pose the risk of spreading the flu. That raises a question: Are there any scientifically proven ways to shorten a flu infection?

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