If someone in your household has developed flu-like symptoms, most cases can be managed at home with rest and simple remedies.
To ease discomfort, alternating common pain relief medicines can help.
“You can alternative paracetamol and ibuprofen as per the packing, which will reduce both fever and muscle ache,” explains Professor Ross Keat, a consultant for Public Health Isle of Man.
He also advised that people should remain at home until they are fully recovered and no longer reliant on medication to control symptoms.
Children may remain infectious slightly longer than adults, so extra caution is needed.
“Most people are most infectious on days three to five of being unwell,” he explains.
“Children can stay infectious for maybe a day or so longer.”
If symptoms worsen, breathing becomes difficult or somebody is in a high-risk group, they should seek medical advice.