What is Influenza also called as “Flu“?
– the flu is a respiratory illness that is very contagious that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause severe illness that may also lead to death. To prevent this from happening, it is advisable to get a flu shot every year.
Signs and Symptoms of Flu:
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy rose
- Muscle or body aches
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Stomach symptoms like nausea and vomiting, but are most common in children than adults.
How serious is the Flu?
-flu is very unpredictable and how severe it is can vary widely from one season to the next depending on many things, such as:
- what flu viruses are spreading
- how much flu vaccine is available
- when vaccine is available
- how many people get vaccinated
- how well the flu vaccine is matched to flu viruses that are causing illness
How to prevent seasonal Flu?
–GET A FLU VACCINE EACH SEASON.
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