Although for most, the illness is not Covid, there are plenty of people experiencing similarly unpleasant symptoms as temperatures drop.
Thousands of people across Ireland have been coming down with nasty flu symptoms as winter bugs continue to do the rounds this Christmas season.
He explained: "Paracetamol is probably more effective at bringing down temperature, so it's almost like a double-whammy, you get rid of your headache and bring your temperature down. However, he claims most people are unaware that you can take the two medicines together when you're feeling particularly rough.
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