The first effect that I would like to discuss is Fever.

Fever is a sign that your body is fighting off

an infection. Flu related fevers are typically 38C or higher. According to a study by Health
Line while fever is a common symptom in early stages of the flu, not everyone with flu will
have a fever. Both of acetaminophen and ibuprofen are effective fever reducers, but these
medicines can’t cure the virus. Research by Medline Plus says most symptoms go away in 4
to 7 days. Sometimes the fever comes back.

Moving onto the next effect, this concerns the cough effect of the flu. A continual cough
can show an early illness and it may be a warning symbol of the flu. The flu virus can also
cause a cough with wheezing and chest tightness. You might cough up phlegm or mucus.
Take cough drops or cough medicine to calm the cough. Always cover your mouth when
you cough to prevent spreading the disease.

The third effect is effects on children. Children younger than 2 years old can have serious
complications from the flu. Children may have symptoms that require medical attention,
such as, not drinking enough fluids, crying with no tears, or being unable to eat. Children
with flu can develop a cough, sore throat, and body aches. If you are worried about what
symptoms your child has, call their pediatrician.
To sum up, I’ve discussed three main effects of the flu in my presentation today, which are
fever, cough, and on children. Fortunately, there are treatment options to avoid catching
or spreading the flu, which is to get a flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
recommends that everyone 6 months and older should receive the influenza vaccine. This
brings me to the end of my presentation. Thank you for listening, and I’m happy to take
questions now.