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Show 6A The Summit County Bee Friday, December 22, 1995 J i Subscribe To Tis The Summit County Bee The Season For The Flu To Strike Bill Carter, RN, BSN Elizabeth Carter, RN, MS Does it ever seem like everyone you pass has the flu? This past week, the news reported an epidemic of the flu in Utah - and it certainly seemed like everyone living in Summit County had the flu. There were lots of red noses, and lots of sneezing and coughing - in spite of the excitement of Christmas. This is definitely the time of year when the flu abounds. Many of the local schools have had high absentee rales among students thanks to this flu epidemic. So, what causes the (1u and what can you do about it? WORLDWALKEStS n Leather! The flu is usually caused by viruses that infect the body's respiratory tract and last for about a week. 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For instance, if a person with the flu sneezes into a tissue and doesn't wash their hands with warm, soapy water after each sneeze, they pretty much put the virus on everything they touch after the sneeze. Then, if someone else comes along, touches that same item, and scratches an itch on their own nose - the virus has likely been transmitted. help people get over the flu faster.. Knowing how the flu spreads Vitamin C is also widely used to from person to person explains why help combat the flu, although reit is so common during the winter search remains controversial about when people stay bundled up close its actual benefits related to the flu. together, with the doors and winMany other medications and dows of their houses closed. These home remedies are available. These tactics help people stay warm in the are targeted at easing the signs and winter, but they also promote the symptoms of the flu, but there is spread of viruses that cause the flu. no medication available to combat The exact period of time when the actual short-live- d viral infecthe flu can be transmitted from one tions that cause it Also, parents person to another is unknown. It is should remember NOT to give asthought to last between at least 24 pirin products to children because of hours before the onset of symptoms aspirin's association to Reye synuntil five days after the onset. If drome. you or a family member feels a the Generally speaking, people have flu coming on, it is wise to stay to "wait it out" for about a week home and rest. This will help you until their flu goes away. However, get better faster and it will help if the flu is accompanied by a high prevent the spread of your flu to others. People who have the flu should wash their hands often with warm, 1 ' How Can I Keep My Poinsettia Alive Beyond Christmas? soapy water especially after coughing, sneezing, and wiping their noses. Tissues should only be used once and then thrown away. ' People who are coughing or sneezing should turn their head away from other people if they can't Answer by: Jerry Goodspeed, cover their mouths and nose with a Utah State - tissue. All of us get the flu. It is virtually impossible to prevent it; how- ever, good handwashing helps. Keeping homes and toys clean also helps, as does airing out rooms each day and avoiding overcrowding in fever (over 101 degrees), nose drainage that changes color or last longer than seven days, symptoms that progressively worsen, or frequently recurring flus, medical attention should sought Also, if the flu causes extreme tiredness, stupor, or it becomes difficult to wake the person up, especially if the person is a child, medical atten- -. tion should be sought right away. Taking time off to rest and taking care of yourself are the best ways to treat the flu. Remember to drink plenty of liquids. The flu is probably the most frequently occurring illness among humans. It is also one of the most annoying but, with rest and care, hopefully it won't last long. our homes. There are lots of medications and home remedies that help ease the discomforts of the flu. Not long ago, researchers actually found that chicken soup, an flu remedy, appeared to ed University Extension Horticulturist Poinsettias are native Mexican plants. They love the holiday season because they are short-da- y plants that require long nights to launch their color change. They are relatively easy to care for. Protect them from freezing temperatures, especially when d transporting. Place them in rooms and away from drafts. They do best in rooms between 55 light-fille- and 65 degrees at night. Water poinsettias when the soil holiday is dry to the touch. They are very sensitive to over watering and will develop root rot quickly if kept too wet. Water the pot thoroughly, letting excess water drain out of the bottom. Apply an water-- fertilizer once a week soluble during the holiday season. The colorful bracts of these plants are leaves, not flowers. The flown of the poinsettia is generally yellow and inconspicuous. 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