Flu
The flu (influenza) is a viral respiratory illness that causes fever, chills, runny nose, body aches, and cough. It spreads easily from person to person. The flu can cause moderate to severe symptoms. Most people recover fully. Children, older adults, and people with certain health conditions are at risk for severe illness and even death.
The Basics
- Colds and flu – antibiotics
- H1N1 influenza (Swine flu)
- H influenzae meningitis
- Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
- Avian influenza
- Influenza (flu) vaccine (live, intranasal) - what you need to know
- Influenza (flu) vaccine (inactivated or recombinant) - what you need to know
- Your baby and the flu
- Your child and the flu
- College students and the flu