1. First, patients should eat more easily digestible, light, and non-greasy foods. These can help replenish essential nutrients and improve appetite, which is beneficial for recovery. For example, eat more vegetable soup, congee, milk, rice, millet porridge, green vegetables, and other light, easily digestible foods.

 

2. Ensure adequate fluid intake. During a flu, the body loses significant fluids, and appetite is often poor. Therefore, it is crucial to supplement fluids and include foods that can stimulate appetite. For instance, drink plenty of plain water, and some acidic fruit juices such as orange juice, hawthorn juice, and watermelon juice.

 

3. Avoid spicy and irritating foods and seasonings. These can worsen coughing, increase phlegm, and aggravate nasal congestion, which is detrimental to the respiratory mucosa and can hinder recovery. Therefore, it is essential to avoid irritating foods such as chili peppers, pepper, mustard, and curry powder.

 

Important considerations for vaccination: 1. Avoid vaccination on an empty stomach. 2. Remain under observation for 20 minutes after vaccination. 3. Report any adverse reactions to the healthcare provider. 4. Influenza vaccine should be administered annually.