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Influenza
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Basic Information
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Infect nose, throat and sometimes the lungs
It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death
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Causes
influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. These viruses spread when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk, sending droplets with the virus into the air and potentially into the mouths or noses of people who are nearby
The common cold, including chest cold and head cold, and seasonal flu are caused by viruses. Use over-the-counter cold medications to relieve symptoms including sore throat, runny nose congestion, and cough
Overview
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses and can be quite severe sometimes.
Many people die from Influenza every year the 2019–2020 United States flu season had caused 39 million to 56 million flu illnesses, 410,000 to 740,000 hospitalizations and 24,000 to 62,000 deaths.