BBC NEWS | Health | GPs flu pandemic workload warning Any chance this could have been avoided if people were aware of alternative methods of keeping healthy? I await the latest figures highlighting how much this flue pandemic has cost GB in sick leave. I am also looking forward to the heart warming stories of those selfish enough to come into work with a fever, coughing and sneezing, with packets of lemsip or paracetamol and tissues camping out on their desk, to only have to head back home after successfully infecting their co-workers. If you want to survive the onslaught of flu then how about some preventative action? Eat better, get enough sleep and look into boosting your immune system. How? Before I continue, you must ALWAYS consult with your doctor before doing what I am about to suggest. Over the years I too use to fall prey to the winter flu and suffered with hay fever. I have successfully avoid the worst of the flu and colds over last 3 years. In fact this year I only had a soa...