Flu

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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Natural remedies for the flu
home remedies for flu
How to treat the flu at home
flu symptoms in adults
Flu-like symptoms: Should I see a doctor?
Do I have the flu?
Do I have the flu?
How can I prevent a cold or flu?
How can I prevent a cold or flu?
Swine Flu
Swine Flu
Do I have a cold or the flu?
Do I have a cold or the flu?
Pandemic flu
Pandemic flu
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Bird flu (avian flu)
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Flu
Flu and the flu vaccine: 9 myths
Flu and the flu vaccine: 9 myths
Flu and the flu vaccine
Flu and the flu vaccine
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