what is influenza
What causes influenza?
influenza spreads when people with the flu cough, sneeze, or talk, sending droplets with the virus into the air and potentially into the mouths or noses of people who are nearby.
how common is influenza in the U.S?
Each year, on average, five to 20 percent of the United States population gets the flu.
What is influenza
Influenza is a common viral infection that can be deadly, especially in high-risk groups.
how common is influenza in the whole world?
every year, there are an estimated 1 billion cases around the world
what are some symptoms of influenza?
Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches, and fatigue.
what is one way to prevent influenza
Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick, Stay home when you are sick, Cover your mouth and nose.
what are some short-term effects of influenza?
Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches, and fatigue.
what is another way to prevent influenza
Clean your hands, avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, practice other good health habits.
What are some long-term effects of influenza?
some of influenza's long term effects are viral or bacterial pneumonia, dehydration, ear infections and sinus infections,