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Surviving The Man Flu

December 20, 2016 By Cheryl
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We’ve all heard jokes about the “man flu” and if the man in your life has been sick with the flu you may have your own theories on whether this really exists or not. Do men really experience symptoms of the flu worse than women do? Are men more likely to get the flu than women?

Scientists have done some research (yes, I’m serious) into the man flu and their results may surprise you. According to recent studies, results suggest estrogen has anti-viral qualities that provide women with greater protection against influenza. Some scientists also believe it is the male predilection for a “live fast, die young” lifestyle that means in evolutionary terms they have failed to build up their immune systems like females.

So what does this mean to you – the wife? Time to get prepared with the Man Flu Survival Kit! No, I’m not talking about a kit filled with chicken noodle soup, tissues and pain relievers to help him get through the flu. I’m talking about a Man Flu Survival Kit for YOU to help you get through the long days and nights of caring for your man. What exactly goes in your Man Flu Survival Kit? Fill it with things that help you relax like some chocolate, magazines, stress-relief adult colouring books, bubble bath, earplugs (I’m kidding!) or anything else to help you – the caregiver. We also have a free printable Man Flu Survival Kit label that you can use to label your box of supplies.

Surviving the Man Flu

If you do want to put together a Get Well Soon Basket for him <- check out that post filled with creative ideas.

The best tip to avoid all of this is to get your flu shot. Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies offer flu immunizations administered by an injection-certified pharmacist. You don’t even need an appointment!

Yes, I’m poking fun of the man flu a bit here but in reality the flu is no laughing matter. No one wants to be stuck at home or hospitalized with the flu. Check out these 20 Tips for Avoiding The Flu to help keep you and your family healthy.

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*Disclosure: I was compensated for this post; however, all opinions expressed here are my own.

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: parenting, shoppers drug mart

Comments

  1. Rosi says

    December 21, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    Many contestants do not have Twitter -please make it more friendly such as commenting on FB or Instagram page or ever here below-thanks!

    Reply
  2. LILLIAN BROWN says

    December 21, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    I wash my hands often and take vitamin c, plus I get a flu shot

    Reply
  3. Sarah De Diego says

    December 21, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    The title to this post is hilarious but true. I’m taking notes 😉

    Reply
  4. S. Jackson says

    December 22, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    When sneezing or coughing I do use my hand to cover my mouth, I use my sleeve or tissue!

    Reply
  5. Penny says

    December 22, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    I try to avoid crowds during the flu season

    Reply
  6. Jen L says

    December 23, 2016 at 12:22 am

    I take my vitamins and use saline sinus rinses.

    Reply
  7. Florence Cochrane says

    December 23, 2016 at 4:22 am

    I get the flu shot, take vitamins and wash my hands .

    Reply
  8. ron says

    December 23, 2016 at 9:57 am

    get a flu shot

    Reply
  9. Margaret Huitema says

    December 23, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    I use a lot of hand sanitizer!

    Reply
  10. Sheila K. says

    December 26, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    I take a lot of vitamins each day and I make sure to wash my hands frequently, particularly if I go out.

    Reply
  11. Donna L says

    December 27, 2016 at 6:49 am

    I wash my hands all the time and I use a lot of hand sanitizer.

    Reply
  12. Stephanie says

    December 27, 2016 at 5:46 pm

    I wash my hands frequently and eat healthy

    Reply

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