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 You can catch a cold or flu anytime of the year and the potential that you may be put on the common flu drug Tamiflu is very real.

Many natural doctors specialized in natural, alternative medicine have warned people about the potential harm and that the drug does very little to protect the people and spreading the virus. The potential complications are hospitalization and pneumonia from headaches, nausea and vomiting as well as psychiatric disorders and even kidney problems.

A new study have confirmed that both Tamiflu and Relenza do almost nothing for the flu patients when compared to a placebo. At best, may be reduce the symtoms by half a day. It does not prevent the flu from spreading.

It may be better to let your body heal itself. But you can use natural methods that are safe and beat the flu.
These natural therapies actually proven to work.

N-acetylcystein (NAC), can help prevent the flu. For prevention, 600 mg twice a day is recommended. For treatment, take 2,000mg - 3,000 mg daily for up to a week. 

In addition, take vitamin C and help you wipe out the flu - but you'll have to take higher doses. Some people have taken as much as 3-5 g per day without side effects such as upset stomach or diarrhea. Monitor yourself or for best results, visit a doctor who can deliver C intravenously. Read more about it here, and other cold prevention method here and here.  

Source & Reference:
https://www.besthealthnutritionals.com/2014/03/02/natural-cures-for-common-cold/