A new winter health video released by Midland Metropolitan University operator Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust has taken off on social media platform Tik Tok so far attracting 1.4 million views. It features timely advice by accident and emergency matron Michael Brennan.
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00:00Here's the symptoms that you might have if you have the flu.
00:02A sudden high temperature. An aching body, feeling tired or feeling exhausted.
00:07A dry cough, a sore throat and a headache. Difficulty sleeping and loss of appetite.
00:13Diarrhoea or tummy pain. Feeling sick and being sick.
00:17The symptoms are similar for children but they can also have pain in their ear
00:20and be a little bit less active. How do you treat flu?
00:24Rest and sleep, keep warm. Take regular paracetamol and ibuprofen.
00:28This is to lower your temperature and relieve aches and pains.
00:30You can also give paracetamol or ibuprofen to your child
00:34to make them more comfortable but please check doses. Drink plenty of water to
00:38avoid dehydration. A pharmacist can give treatment advice
00:41and recommend cold and flu remedies. If you get the sudden onset of chest
00:45pain, coughing up blood or severe difficulty in breathing
00:48please call 999.