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    Influenza or the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can cause mild to severe illness and sometimes death, with older people, young children, and those with certain health conditions at high risk of serious flu complications. Common signs of flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headaches, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea, especially in children.

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    Influenza or the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can cause mild to severe illness and sometimes death, with older people, young children, and those with certain health conditions at high risk of serious flu complications. Common signs of flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headaches, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea, especially in children.

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    Signs and Symptoms of Flu: Fever or Feeling Feverish/chills Cough

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    Influenza or the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can cause mild to severe illness and sometimes death, with older people, young children, and those with certain health conditions at high risk of serious flu complications. Common signs of flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headaches, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea, especially in children.

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    Influenza or 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. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.

    Signs and Symptoms of flu


    People who have the flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms:

    Fever or feeling feverish/chills


    Cough
    Sore throat

    Runny or stuffy nose

    *Its important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.

    Headaches

    Fatigue (very tired) Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

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