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10/22/24 Public Health Education Topic: Flu

Per CDC


Key points

  • Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses

  • Flu can cause mild to severe illness

  • Most experts believe that flu viruses spread mainly by tiny droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze, or talk

  • The first and most important step in preventing flu is to get a flu vaccine each year.


Symptoms

Flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms:

  • fever* or feeling feverish/chills

  • cough

  • sore throat

  • runny or stuffy nose

  • muscle or body aches

  • headaches

  • fatigue (tiredness)

  • some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.

More information is available at Flu and COVID-19 symptoms.


To learn more visit: About Flu | CDC

In need of flu vaccine? Contact out the local Health Department:

Berkeley County Health Department: 304-263-5131

Morgan County Health Department: 304-258-1513


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