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Common signs and symptoms include fever, aching muscles, chills and sweats, sore throat, dry, persistent cough, and runny and stuffy nose. In order to prevent getting the flu, one must practice good health habits. Unfortunately the flu is very common so almost everyone can acquire it. You can get the flu through the air via coughs or sneezes or through contact with infected surfaces. A common treatment for the flu is over the counter medicine or an annual vaccine can help with prevention.