Do you have to take antiviral drugs if you get H1N1?

What is the difference between swine flu and the common cold?
Influenza A (H1N1) is a respiratory tract infectious disease caused by the influenza A virus. It is highly infectious and generally susceptible to infection among people. The most prominent symptoms of swine flu are high fever, general aches and pains, and fatigue. In addition, swine flu is a respiratory infectious disease, and respiratory symptoms also include runny nose, sore throat, and cough.
The common cold is also a common infectious diseases caused by respiratory viruses. Relatively speaking, the systemic symptoms are relatively mild, mainly respiratory symptoms. The common cold can occur all year round, and the seasonal nature of H1N1 flu is relatively obvious, and the systemic symptoms of H1N1 flu are particularly prominent.
What is the difference between A and COVID-19 infection?
In terms of clinical manifestations, there are many similarities between A and COVID-19 infection. People who have been infected with COVID-19 may experience that COVID-19 infection may also cause some systemic symptoms and respiratory symptoms, but the systemic symptoms of influenza A may be more obvious, such as high fever and systemic pain.
In addition, generally speaking, the course of A flow is relatively short, and most patients will be relieved in 3-5 days, while many patients with COVID-19 infection have symptoms that last longer.
COVID-19 infection may cause symptoms such as decreased sense of smell and taste. These symptoms are relatively rare in swine flu and generally do not occur.
Since both H1N1 and COVID-19 are viral infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, the prevention strategies of the two diseases are the same. Wash hands frequently, wear masks, keep indoor ventilation, and avoid going to places where people gather.
Is it still too late to get the flu vaccine?
After being infected with H1N1, the human body is a protective antibody for a short time, so we don't have to worry too much.
As the influenza A virus mutates very quickly, it is recommended that everyone be vaccinated against influenza A every year. Relevant departments give new vaccines every year by predicting the variation of the virus, so it is generally recommended to vaccinate against influenza at the end of the year, around November, to prevent the occurrence of influenza in the next season.
Do you need regular antiviral medication at home?
Currently, it is in the season of high incidence of H1N1 flu, so you can prepare some medicines to deal with H1N1 flu at home. There are relatively good antiviral drugs for swine flu, but in fact, not all patients with swine flu need to take antiviral drugs.
Generally speaking, most H1N1 infections are self-limiting diseases, and many patients can relieve their symptoms within 3-5 days without taking antiviral drugs.
For most patients, it is only necessary to prepare symptomatic treatment drugs, which are commonly referred to as antipyretic and respiratory symptom relief drugs. Everyone can rest at home and drink more water, which can be completely alleviated. However, if the course of the disease exceeds 5 days, or symptoms such as breathing difficulties occur, seek medical attention in a timely manner.
High risk groups, such as those over the age of 65 with underlying diseases or immunosuppression, as well as pregnant women with mid to late pregnancy, may need to take antiviral drugs.