09/29/2022
The flu is a respiratory infection that can be caused by influenza viruses.
In North America, flu often strikes between October and April. Most who get the flu will recover within 7 to 10 days, but some are at risk of developing complications such as pneumonia.
The flu usually takes 1 to 4 days to incubate in humans. Those infected can become contagious before symptoms appear, often just the day after the virus enters the body. Adults can remain infectious for about 5 to 7 days, while young children may remain infectious for a few days longer.
Symptoms can include:
• Headaches
• Chills
• Coughing
• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
If you suspect that you may have the flu, stay home, get rest and plenty of fluids, and contact your physician or local pharmacist for more information.
To help protect your body and loved ones, you may want to consider getting the annual flu shot!
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