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Is A Viral Fever Contagious?

we have we believe a virus going through our family, each us has had a recent flu shot (more than 2-3 wks) apart of one another, we all have come down with a very intense headache, stiffness in our necks, abdominal bloating however seem to be craving for food, later having the bloating, etc. So far all OTC drugs is not helping the headache
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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The history and symptoms of your family members suggest me that you may be having some flu like symptoms of viral origin. As your family members are running with the viral infection it can spread to you also.

Most of the viral infection will subside by itself without any treatment as most of the viral infections are self limiting and most of the viral infections are highly communicable through droplet infection and droplet nuclei.

For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow
1.Take adequate rest.
2.Drink plenty of water.
3.Tab Paracetamol, will help to control the fever and the the generalized myalgia.
4.Multivitamin Capsules will help to boost up your immunity.
Thank you.
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Is A Viral Fever Contagious?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, As The history and symptoms of your family members suggest me that you may be having some flu like symptoms of viral origin. As your family members are running with the viral infection it can spread to you also. Most of the viral infection will subside by itself without any treatment as most of the viral infections are self limiting and most of the viral infections are highly communicable through droplet infection and droplet nuclei. For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow 1.Take adequate rest. 2.Drink plenty of water. 3.Tab Paracetamol, will help to control the fever and the the generalized myalgia. 4.Multivitamin Capsules will help to boost up your immunity. Thank you.