What are the common types of flu and what are the medicines available in market also tell me what type of precautions do I take?

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There are two main types of influenza (flu) virus: types a and b. The influenza a and b viruses that routinely spread in people (human influenza viruses) are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year. Influenza a viruses can be broken down into sub-types depending on the genes that make up the surface proteins. Over the course of a flu season, different types (a & b) and subtypes (influenza a) of influenza circulate and cause illness. Wash your hands often and teach your children to do the same, especially before eating, after using the toilet, after spending time in a crowd or around someone who's sick, after petting animals, and during travel on public transportation. Carry moist towelettes or hand sanitizer with you for times when you don't have access to soap and water. Try to avoid touching your nose, mouth or eyes, as these are the main ways that viruses and bacteria can enter your body and cause infection. Cover your mouth when you cough and your nose when you sneeze, and teach your children to do likewise. Whenever possible, turn away from others when coughing or sneezing to avoid passing germs along to them.

Surbhi Agrawal · Accepted Answer

There are two main types of influenza (flu) virus: types a and b. The influenza a and b viruses that routinely spread in people (human influenza viruses) are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year. Influenza a viruses can be broken down into sub-types depending on the genes that make up the surface proteins. Over the course of a flu season, different types (a & b) and subtypes (influenza a) of influenza circulate and cause illness. Wash your hands often and teach your children to do the same, especially before eating, after using the toilet, after spending time in a crowd or around someone who's sick, after petting animals, and during travel on public transportation. Carry moist towelettes or hand sanitizer with you for times when you don't have access to soap and water. Try to avoid touching your nose, mouth or eyes, as these are the main ways that viruses and bacteria can enter your body and cause infection. Cover your mouth when you cough and your nose when you sneeze, and teach your children to do likewise. Whenever possible, turn away from others when coughing or sneezing to avoid passing germs along to them.