What effects does marijuana use have on the flu?

"With regard to whether or not cannabis cures or helps the common cold, I have tried to conduct several searches on this topic over the years and ... What Will Probably Happen: Medical experts do not think that marijuana will significantly impact the effects of a cold or flu for a person with no other conditions. read more

No direct effect on the actual flu itself. However smoking cannabis may make you feel better, less body and headache. read more

Dr. Robert J. Melamede, Chairman of the Biology Department of the University of Colorado, believes that medical marijuana could be used to curb death risk from the swine flu. His belief relies on the principle that the chemicals in marijuana known as cannabinoids have a dampening effect on the immune system. read more

Another popular antiviral medication for flu is associated with delirium and self-harm behavior in teenagers. Also, some strains of influenza have become resistant to these types of drugs. Flu vaccines versus natural marijuana compounds. Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination. read more