What is the flu?
Influenza (commonly called the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses.
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The flu is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. The flu is not the same as a cold, although they share many of the same symptoms.
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Influenza, often called the flu, is an acute, highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract which commonly occurs in the winter. Thanks for using ChaCha!
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The flu is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract caused by one of three strains of influenza virus (A, B, and C).
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Influenza can infect the nose, throat, and lungs causing fever, coughing, chills, sore throat, headache, and muscle aches. ChaCha!
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The flu is an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease.
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Flu is the common name for influenza, a virus that attacks the respiratory system. Usually when you're sick with a virus, (MORE)
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What are the symptoms of the flu and how do you get rid of it?
Here are a few flu symptoms: fever, severe aches and pains in...
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Flu symptoms include, severe fever, headache, weakness,& extr...
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The main symptoms of stomach flu (gastroenteritis) are diarrh...
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What are symptoms of the stomach flu?
Symptoms of stomach flu include abdominal cramps, stomach pai...
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Do we die if we get the swine flu?
In the US there are 226 cases of Swine flu with 1 death. The ...
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What are the symptoms of the flu and how do you get rid of it?
Here are a few flu symptoms: fever, severe aches and pains in...
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How do you get the stomach flu?
The viruses that cause stomach flu are spread through close c...
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The main symptoms of stomach flu (gastroenteritis) are diarrh...
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My boyfriend had the flu yesterday, I hugged him today... could I get sick?
The flu is very contagious so with flu's yes even hugs could ...
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How long does the Stomach Flu last?
It may last for 1 to 10 days, depending on which virus causes...
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What are the symptoms of the flu and how do you get rid of it?
Here are a few flu symptoms: fever, severe aches and pains in...
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Do we die if we get the swine flu?
In the US there are 226 cases of Swine flu with 1 death. The ...
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What is the mortality rate of swine flu?
The mortality rate is less than 10% for swine flu, if there a...
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What are the signs and symptoms of the flu?
Flu symptoms are fever,severe aches and pains,weakness,flushe...
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How long do flu germs stay on surfaces?
The length of time that flu germs can survive on surfaces var...
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Uncomplicated influenza illness typically resolves after 3-7 ...
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How do you get rid of the stomache flu?
Seeing a physician should be your first step to cure stomach ...
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How long does the Stomach Flu last?
It may last for 1 to 10 days, depending on which virus causes...
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Is the stomach flu contagious?
Yes, viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) is contagious. It sp...
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What are the symptoms of a stomach flu?
Symptoms of gastroenteritis or stomach flu include abdominal ...
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What are the symptoms of a stomach flu?
Symptoms of gastroenteritis or stomach flu include abdominal ...
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Uncomplicated influenza illness typically resolves after 3-7 ...
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How long does the Stomach Flu last?
It may last for 1 to 10 days, depending on which virus causes...
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How do you get rid of the stomache flu?
Seeing a physician should be your first step to cure stomach ...
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What are symptoms of the stomach flu?
Symptoms of stomach flu include abdominal cramps, stomach pai...
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CDC has determined that this virus is contagious and is sprea...
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24 hour flu is a respiratory infection caused by one or more ...
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What is the best cure for the flu?
You can't cure the flu, but you can treat it by taking in nut...
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Uncomplicated influenza illness typically resolves after 3-7 ...
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When in February 1976 swine flu was first identified as the a...
About Flu
Influenza is common in the United States and around the world. In recent years, due to international travel, flu has become pandemic. It's a good idea to get a flu shot if you are in a high-risk group, which includes children and the elderly, among others.
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