Sick with the flu? Avoid the hospital and get some rest, say health officials

Health officials say they understand why someone wracked with a cough, chills, and fever from influenza might want to get checked out at the hospital. But for most people, there’s no need to go.

The best course of action is to stay home and rest.

“They’re going to recover without any intervention,” said Dr. Danuta Skowronski, of the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.

Influenza cases in British Columbia continue to climb and health officials are reminding people to protect themselves from