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Influenza, commonly known as the "flu," is an extremely contagious respiratory illness. Flu appears most frequently in winter and early spring. The flu virus attacks the body by spreading through the upper and/or lower respiratory tract.

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Flu viruses enter the body through the mucus membranes of your nose, eyes or mouth. Every time you touch your hand to one of these areas, you are possibly infecting yourself with a virus.

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Congestion, sore throat, and sneezing are common with colds, both cold and flu may bring coughing, headache, and chest discomfort. With the flu, though, you are likely to run a high fever for several days and have body aches, and fatigue. Symptoms of the flu also tend to come on abruptly. A case of flu can lead to a life-threatening illness such as pneumonia

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Best ways to fight the Flu is to wash your hands, avoid touching your face, and avoid other potentially sick people as much as possible

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Animals can also get the Flu but it is a different strand of Flu in animals that can cause a persistent cough, sneezing, high fever, and a loss in appetite, sometimes the animal can show no signs of illness. Multiple animals can get the animal flu and can be very contagious

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Usually, you'll need nothing more than bed rest and plenty of fluids to treat the flu. But if you have severe infection or are at higher risk for complications, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication