As we welcome the colder weather, we also welcome the 2010-2011 flu season.
The influenza virus, commonly known as the flu, is a respiratory illness and without proper precautions, it can be a literal headache.
According to the Center for Disease Control, influenza is an airborne virus, which means when a person with flu symptoms coughs, sneezes or talks, they can contaminate the area around them. Coughing, fever, sore throat, runny nose, body aches and fatigue are the common symptoms of the flu. Vomiting and diarrhea can also be experienced; however, these symptoms are more common in children.
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