You had the flu last winter and the winter before that. If there's one thing you know for sure it's this: you don't want to get it again this year. The bone-racking aches and pains, the chills, fever, coughs, and fatigue laid you out flat.

And when the flu hits your household, it knocks everyone down - kids and adults alike - for at least a week, sometimes two.

If you can't afford to lose time to the flu, or if someone in your family has a medical condition that could be complicated by getting influenza, there are flu treatments you can take to reduce your chances of getting sick. And reduce your chances of passing the flu on to the rest of your family and your coworkers.

The Flu Bug Is Many Bugs

The flu is actually a number of viruses that infect the respiratory tract. Two main types of flu cause the outbreaks we experience every fall/winter: Influenza A and Influenza B.

This is important to note because some drugs only target Influenza A. Others target both A and B. Once your doctor has diagnosed you and determined the kind of flu that's doing the rounds in your community, you can decide on the best type of flu treatment for your situation.

The Flu Shot

As you probably know by now, the flu shot is the single best thing you can do to prevent getting influenza. But the flu shot, while very effective, doesn't protect everyone. So you could still contract the flu. What then?

While it's true there is no cure for influenza, there are several medications that can reduce your chances of getting the flu AND reduce the severity of the symptoms and the length of time you are sick.

Flu Treatments

eDrugstore.md specializes in Tamiflu and several other flu treatments you can take before you catch the flu or up to 48 hours after symptoms appear. Your doctor or one of our licensed online medical consultants can help you determine the best flu treatment. And we'll help you purchase it right here for less than you'd pay elsewhere.

Tamiflu

Prevents or reduces the severity of Influenza A and B. Tablet form.

Relenza

Prevents or reduces the severity of Influenza A and B. Inhaled.