For a long time, physicians have been recommending paracetamol for relief during the flu. A new study has revealed startling outcomes, stating that paracetamol does not have any benefits during influenza. The study is first of its kind, claim the scientists. Seasonal and pandemic influenza infections are one of the most important public health issues.
According to WHO, effective strategies urgently need to be implemented to reduce the morbidity and mortality, as managing influenza is a global health priority. Many international guidelines recommend the use of an anti-pyretic treatment to reduce fever during influenza infection. The most common notion behind giving an anti-pyretic like paracetamol is that “it may help and it is unlikely to cause harm”. However, it is known that fever is a beneficial pathophysiological response to infection that uses body’s own immune system making it…
