Influenza

Influenza (Flu)

Influenza

What is influenza?

The flu is an infection that affects the airways of our bodies caused by the influenza virus.

It is very easily passed between people, especially at schools, day cares, close working environments or at home.

The flu is more serious than a common cold, and can cause breathing problems and lung infections.

How did I get the flu?

The flu is spread by little droplets that are spread when an infected person sneezes or coughs and land on a healthy person.

It’s important that if you have flu symptoms, that you stay at home and avoid contact with others, if you have to go out wear a mask to slow down the spread of the flu.

The flu can occur all year round, but is most common in autumn and winter.

The virus has lots of different types, so we always encourage people to get their yearly flu vaccination.

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