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vomiting or diarrhea. This is more common in children. HOW FLU SPREADS. Flu germs spread when people cough, sneeze, or t
FLU
Flu can cause serious illness for some people, such as infants, children, and pregnant women,…
Influenza, or the flu, is a disease that mainly affects people’s airways and lungs.
…the elderly ,and those with longterm health conditions.
COMMON SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:
Fever
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Headache
Body aches
Feeling very tired
Some people may have vomiting or diarrhea. This is more common in children.
HOW FLU SPREADS
Flu germs spread when people cough, sneeze, or talk.
If flu germs get on hands…
…they can pass the germs to other objects.
You can get flu if you touch a surface that has flu germs on it, and then touch your nose, mouth or eyes.
The flu germs can live on those objects for days.
GET VACCINATED
The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine every year.
Health experts recommend the vaccine for all people 6 months and older.
Flu vaccination offers you protection from getting the flu…
…and if you stay well, that protects people who are more vulnerable.
OTHER WAYS TO PREVENT THE FLU
Wash your hands often with soap and water.
Use hand sanitizer if you don’t have soap and water.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Touching these areas spreads germs.
If you have the flu, you can prevent spreading it to others.
Stay home from work and school.
You are most contagious while you’ve got a fever AND for 24 hours after the fever has gone. Stay home during this time.
Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.
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