Flu Symptoms, Prevention & Facts

By Lauren Abshire Flu Wellness Tips February 9, 2018

Flu: What You Need to Know

What It Is¹

Influenza is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause serious health complications, especially for the elderly and young children.

Symptoms

Fever

Body Aches

Headache

Chills

Fatigue

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How It Spreads

When an infected person coughs or sneezes and you inhale the droplets
When you touch a surface, then touch your nose, eyes or mouth

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Prevention

Get your flu shot
Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue
Wash hands often with soap and water
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
Keep surfaces clean

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2. The Flu Season. (2014 October 22). Retrieved February 5, 2015 from http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season.htm.
3. Estimated Influenza Illnesses, Medical Visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths Averted by Vaccination in the United States (2017 April 19). Retrieved January 31, 2018 from https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/burden.htm.