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Is it okay to remain moderately active while sick with the flu?

I'm getting opposing opinions on this one and i'm consulting you keyboard warriors so i can get to the bottom of this! lol.

My friends tell me: "lay down in bed all day drinking hot stuff, don't force yourself to eat, and sweat it out"

My mom (who was born in europe and very old fashioned) says: "Do not stay in bed all day, get up and walk around, dress well and go outside to get some sun and fresh air, and force yourself to eat soup and bread! Don't lay in bed in your own sweat, you'll get sicker"

Really need an answer on this because it's day 3 with my flu and I really wanna get back to work.

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  • 7 years ago
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    How long have you had the flu? Are you over the main symptoms? Please don't go to work if your going to pass it on or have a relapse. I think taking a shower, dressing warmly talking a walj is a good start to see how your doing.

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