Understanding the Flu

& What to Do About It

Influenza, commonly known as the "flu," is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses. Flu appears most frequently in winter and early spring. The flu virus attacks the body by spreading through the upper and/or lower respiratory tract.

The flu is different from the common cold. It is much worse.  While there are thousands of deaths each year, there are millions of people that get the flu but overcome the illness.  Why?  

They people that survive the flu have better immune systems than those that do not. 

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