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Common name: The Flu

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Who can contract it?

In short, anyone. However, children and adults 65+ tend to be most likely to get it.

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Symptoms include:

Fever

Malaise

Headache

Runny nose

Sneezing

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Reduced sense of smell

Metallic taste in mouth

Chills

Cough

Body pain or muscle pain

Sore throat

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Treatment:

The flu mainly has to run its course. Medicine may be took to control symptoms, but not to get rid of it. Plenty of fluids and rest is what is recommended.

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Prevention:

There is a flu vaccine that is available to everyone yearly, that contains three influenza viruses: influenza (H3N2) virus, influenza (H1N2) virus and one B virus.

Keep surfaces clean and sanitized

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Keeping your hands clean and sanitized

Cover mouth/nose when coughing/sneezing

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Flu Facts:

There are more than 3 Million cases per year in the US

"Flu Season" is between October and May

It can take up to two weeks for the flu vaccine to work

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Influenza Virus infects the nose, throat, and sometimes lungs

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The flu is highly contagious and can actually be spread before symptoms even start.