chicka, The first time, it's awful. Do take some Sombucol Black Elderberry. It's actually been researched by the FDA. It does have some decent broad spectrum anti-viral properties. It has less side effects, mainly nausea and diarrhea, which is why pediatricians recommend it over Tamiflu, in many instances, especially for Covid. (You might see if you can get it, and consider Hydroxychloroquine, regardless of the controversy about it.)