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Fast Facts
- Also known as the flu
- Passed from person to person
- Cold dry weather allows the flu viruses to survive longer outside the bodyNZ Herald: Flu viruses can live for decades on ice
- Can take 1 to 4 days to develop symptoms National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases Symptoms, Flu
- Enters the body through the nose or throat National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases Symptoms, Flu
- Infects 5-20% of people in U.S. annually
- Complications hospitalize 200,000 people per year JAMA: Mortality Associated With Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in the United States
- Kills 36,000 people per year JAMA: Mortality Associated With Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in the United States
- Stomach Flu isn't really the flu
- Severe cases lead to pneumonia
- Prevention: Flu Vaccine
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Cold Vs Flu
The common cold and the flu are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because the flu and a cold have similar symptom profilesNational Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases Symptoms, Flu it can be difficult to tell the difference. Someone with a cold is more likely to have a stuffy or runny nose. In most cases the flu is worse than a cold. Colds do not normally result in pneumonia, bacterial infection and hospitalization like the flu does. -
Prevention
The flu shot is the first line of defense to keep from getting the flu. Other things that can help are washing your hand frequently, eat a healthy diet and get plenty of sleep. Regular exercise helps boost your immune system against the flu. Limiting air travel can help prevent getting the flu. When possible avoid crowded places during peak flu seasons can help prevent getting the flu.Scientists are working to develop a new flu supervaccine that could help the immune system combat different variants of the flu virus.Time: Getting Closer to a Flu Supervaccine (February 23, 2009)
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