Swine Flu (H1N1) Recovery: Timeline, Treatment & Prevention
Most healthy adults recover from H1N1 influenza in 7–10 days. Cough and fatigue may linger 2+ weeks.
Antivirals (Best if Started ≤48 hrs)
- Oseltamivir (Tamiflu), zanamivir (Relenza), baloxavir (Xofluza), peramivir (IV).
- Shorten illness by ~1 day; reduce complications (pneumonia, hospitalization).
- Recommended for: high-risk (pregnant, <5 or >65, chronic disease, immunocompromised), hospitalized, severe/progressive.
Supportive Care
- Rest, hydration, fever control (acetaminophen/ibuprofen — no aspirin in kids).
- Isolate until fever-free 24 hrs without meds.
Prevention
- Annual flu vaccine (includes H1N1 strain since 2009).
- Hand hygiene, masks in high-risk settings, stay home when sick.
Antibiotics don’t treat flu—only secondary bacterial pneumonia.
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