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Flu summary
Flu (or influenza) is an airborne virus that is passed from person to person via sneezes and coughs. Symptoms include achy muscles, a fever, feeling tired and a cough. Flu tends to be more common during the winter months, but you can help prevent flu by having the seasonal flu vaccine.
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