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    What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)?

    The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.
    Every year in the United States, on average:
    • 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu;
    • more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and;
    • about 36,000 people die from flu.
    Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.
    Symptoms of Flu

    Symptoms of flu include:
    • fever (usually high)
    • headache
    • extreme tiredness
    • dry cough
    • sore throat
    • runny or stuffy nose
    • muscle aches
    • Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, also can occur but are more common in children than adults
    Complications of Flu

    Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.
    How Flu Spreads

    Flu viruses spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.
    Preventing Seasonal Flu: Get Vaccinated

    The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get a flu vaccination each year.
    For more about preventing the flu, see the following:
    There are also stats on flu and a section for health care professionals on this site:

    Everything you need to know about flu viruses and flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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    Re: CDC - Seasonal Flu Site

    Weekly Reports to resume Oct 12th and can be found here:

    Weekly US Map: Influenza Summary Update
    and
    Surveillance & Flu Activity
    "In the beginning of change, the patriot is a scarce man (or woman https://flutrackers.com/forum/core/i...ilies/wink.png), and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for it then costs nothing to be a patriot."- Mark TwainReason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it. -Thomas Paine

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      Re: USA (CDC) - Seasonal Flu Site

      "In the beginning of change, the patriot is a scarce man (or woman https://flutrackers.com/forum/core/i...ilies/wink.png), and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for it then costs nothing to be a patriot."- Mark TwainReason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it. -Thomas Paine

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        Re: USA (CDC) - Seasonal Flu Site

        "In the beginning of change, the patriot is a scarce man (or woman https://flutrackers.com/forum/core/i...ilies/wink.png), and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for it then costs nothing to be a patriot."- Mark TwainReason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it. -Thomas Paine

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