Influenza



Influenza or the flu is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system (nose, throat, lungs). Flu viruses travel through the air in droplets when someone with the virus coughs, sneezes or talks. The virus can be inhaled directly or picked up from an object then transferred to the eyes, nose or mouth.

Influenza is not the common cold—colds usually develop slower than the flu does. The flu also tends to be much worse than a cold.

Symptoms
Fever over 100F, sore muscles (usually back, arms, legs), chills, sweats, headache, dry cough, fatigue/weakness, nasal congestion