🚨 Feeling under the weather lately? You’re not alone! 🚨 A mysterious virus is making the rounds in the UK, and people are saying it’s worse than the usual cold or flu. Our expert, Ian Budd from Chemist4U, spills the beans: it’s mainly adenovirus! 🦠
While it sounds new and mysterious, adenovirus is actually an old player in the world of viruses. It’s just making more of an appearance now because many viruses are swirling around together. Adenovirus mainly messes with your respiratory system, but it can also affect your eyes and gut. So, what should you watch out for? 🤔
**Common Symptoms:**
– Sore throat
– Runny or stuffy nose
– Cough
– Fever
– Fatigue
– Headaches/body aches
– Pink eye
– Ear infections (especially in kids!)
– Gastro symptoms like nausea or diarrhoea
With COVID restrictions lifted and folks mingling more indoors, our community’s immunity might be a bit lagging, making us more vulnerable. 😷
**Prevention Hacks:**
– Wash your hands with warm, soapy water for 20+ seconds
– Avoid touching your face
– Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow
– Stay home if you’re feeling under the weather
– Keep frequently-touched surfaces clean
– Consider wearing a mask in crowded places
If you do catch adenovirus, there’s no magic cure, but rest, fluids, and some over-the-counter relief will help you ride it out. Remember, antibiotics won’t work here since it’s a virus! 🛌
Take care of yourselves, keep those hands clean, and let’s look out for each other! 💪 Have you been experiencing these symptoms? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️