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Ways to Treat and Prevent the Flu

There are five main options that people use to fight the flu — vaccines, antivirals, antibiotics, over-the-counter treatments, and non-medical alternatives.

The chart below gives you an at-a-glance comparison of each option. Use the links to learn about each one individually.

Options

Helps Prevent the Flu

Treats the Flu Virus

Eases Flu Symptoms

flu vaccines

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antivirals

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over-the-counter treatments

 

 

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non-medical alternatives

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It's important to know all your treatment options, such as antivirals, so you can be better prepared if you get the flu.

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