Understanding flu treatment

The frequently mutating flu viruses can readily jump the species barrier from wild birds to domesticated ducks and then to chickens. The FDA urged consumers to only purchase FDA-approved products from licensed pharmacies located in the United States for flu treatment. Mainstream medical officials urge you to receive the shot, but health officials are fully aware that it is truly impossible to know for sure which strain to vaccinate against.
In any case, no one with an adequate diet and a healthy immune system should take zinc for prolonged periods, for the purpose of preventing colds. The types of upper respiratory infections go away on their own and taking antibiotics will not help your child get better any faster and will likely not prevent secondary bacterial infections, such as an ear infection or sinus infection.