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Influenza

What is Influenza?

Influenza or the “flu” is a viral infection that causes characteristic symptoms that can help you identify it early and seek medical advice. Influenza, or ‘flu’, is a short-lived, highly contagious, serious respiratory illness caused by a virus.

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References

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Key facts about influenza (flu) https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.htm
  2. Klepser ME. Socioeconomic impact of seasonal (epidemic) influenza and the role of over-the-counter medicines. Drugs. 2014;74:1467–79. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4149741/
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Flu. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/index.html

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