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If you are interested in trying something natural rather than drugs, Pau D'arco, a tree bark from Brazil works to kill the flu organisms. My husband and I make a tea from the bark right away every time we feel symptoms of a cold or flu germs. Neither of us get the flu shots. It works for us, and many of our friends and relatives are using it now too.I give this tea to my mother who is now 87 years old as she cannot tolerate any drugs. It works well for her too and no side effects. Do you have any known allergies to trees? That is the only caution I can think of, and this bark tea is also safe for children. Search the net at: Pau D'Arco_Gale Ency. of Alternative Medicine and you will read for yourself about it.