Influenza

Title: Influenza
Category: /Recreation & Sports/Health Care
Details: Words: 504 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
Influenza
Influenza Influenza (commonly called "the flu") is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Infection with influenza viruses can result in illness ranging from mild to severe and life-threatening complications. An estimated 10% to 20% of U.S. residents get the flu each year: an average of 114,000 people are hospitalised for flu-related complications and 36,000 Americans die each year from complications of flu. The main way that influenza viruses are spread is from person to person in …showed first 75 words of 504 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 504 total…Flu Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. Stay home when you are sick If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. Cover your mouth and nose Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may Avoid close contact

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