{"id":2471,"date":"2018-10-12T17:40:40","date_gmt":"2018-10-12T21:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=2471"},"modified":"2025-04-15T13:18:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T17:18:04","slug":"flu-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/flu-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Flu (influenza)"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Flu (influenza) treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can a doctor treat a flu on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

In most cases, diagnosing the flu is something our doctors can do online by asking about your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the doctor suspects you have the flu virus, they can prescribe antiviral medication to reduce the duration of the illness.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"

Doctors can also write sick notes for the flu in the case you need to be excused from work, school, or other situations.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a\u00a0prescription, you\u2019ll have the\u00a0option to pick it up from any\u00a0pharmacy or\u00a0we\u2019ll deliver it right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"

You can visit our\u00a0How it Works<\/a>\u00a0page to learn more.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is a flu?","accordion_intro":"

The flu is a contagious viral infection that affects your upper respiratory system (nose, throat, lungs). People often confuse the flu with the common cold, but it is a distinct illness accompanied by more serious symptoms. Unlike the common cold, the flu can be deadly, and is one of the top 10 causes of death in developed nations.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"

It is commonly spread when people infected by the virus cough or sneeze, and it can also be transmitted by touching surfaces or objects contaminated with the virus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re exposed to the flu virus, it takes 1-4 days before symptoms begin to appear, so it\u2019s often hard to pinpoint exactly where you got it from.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of a flu?","accordion_intro":"

Symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n