Fresher’s flu!

Everyone gets fresher’s flu on some level, I haven't (or haven’t yet) had it full whack but I have had it in a very mild form. Basically you get fresher's flu because after freshers and the first few weeks of uni you are so busy all the time and there has been so much change, you will be mega tired and your immune system just can’t cope. To make it worse with so many other people around it spreads, so just as you get rid of one BOOM! It’s back. Any good fresher should turn up with a well stocked ‘drugs bag’ containing a few basics for freshers flu and beyond!

Plasters should be carried by all. They always come in handy, after one your housemates has sliced their finger open into tonight's tea or you have blisters after that big night out.

 It's always good to keep those vitamin C levels up during freshers week so invest in some vitamin tablets. (even if the scientists say they don't work)

Throat sweets will be your savior during a really dull 2 hour lecture where your throat feels like it is ripping itself apart. Pop them in your bag and take them with you.

 These little beauties are amazing, sometimes all you need is that warm drink before bed and now they don't taste like crap. Well they still do but the blackcurrant taste helps a little.

 Flu tablet, get extra strength, you will need them. For me they were the only things that worked, if you can try to get caffeine free ones for at night or it can be really hard getting to sleep and it's hard enough sleeping in a bed that isn't yours.

Paracetamol and ibuprofen. The staple of any drugs bag. They can be used for anything.

 Vaporub works miracles over night. My dad sent me this up in my first week. It really is good stuff. you don't have to get branded though, it's all the same.

If you are feeling really groggy try putting a bit in a bowl of hot water and inhaling the vapours, it should clear the sinus'

This is good stuff, I'm not sure on the price I've had this tube forever, a little goes a very long way. It contains local anesthetic so whack it on a cut or blister for instant relief.

I would recommend stocking up on these BEFORE you come to uni. All boots does in September is whack their prices up so poor ill freshers have to pay more. Just buy a little bit every now and again or just do what I did and raid your parents stashes.

Thanks guys!

Keep it scrimpy,
Laura.