Here is a few ways of treating the flu in case it happens upon you.

1.Bed rest
2.When you are ill, being active will weaken your defenses. This can make you susceptible to possible future complications.
3.Maintain a consistent room temperature and avoid changes like going outside, because this puts extra strain on the body.
4.Drink plenty of fluids, at least one quart of liquid a day.
When you have a fever, you lose body fluids through perspiration, and dehydration can occur. Also, you can get the nutrients you need to heal from liquids, especially if you drink soups or juices that contain nutrients and electrolytes. Chicken soup has been shown to be effective in treating colds and flu. Juices of both fruits and vegetables provide easily absorbed vitamins. If you drink soda, allow it to go flat before drinking or it may make you more nauseated. Do not drink alcohol as it lowers you immunity and can lengthen the duration of your recovery.

Food To avoid; Dairy products (cheese, milk, eggs, butter, ice cream, etc.) produce extra mucus. Also avoid sugar, soft drinks, artificial sweeteners, MSG, food additives, aerosol sprays, fried foods, saturated fat, white pasta and bread, salt, all sulfates and preservatives and processed foods.

But in saying all this the best way is to try and prevent the flu from happening in the first place. How? Well; Cod liver oil- 1 tsp 2x a day.  Tastes bad I know but sure fire way of preventing the flu. On a final note, giving this flu some more thought.  Seems to me  what better way to take ones mind off the economy than to bring to light something  that scares folks.    My opinion only.