Influenza is a common, and sometimes deadly virus commonly refered to
as "the flu". Many people frequently mistake the common cold for flu,
the term "flu" is used freely in relationship to cold-like symptoms.
However, true influenza is a strong and potentially lethal virus that
leads to approximately 35,000 deaths per year. People with compromised
immune systems, the elderly, or those with chronic illnesses are
especailly vurnable to contracting influenza. The flu season is
typically from mid-October to early spring. Flu can kill. You need to
protect yourself.
REMEMBER THE COMMON COLD IS NOT INFLUENZA.
Difficulty: Moderate
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Step One
Your mother was right. To prevent acquiring influenza do some real
basic health care steps and you will be ahead of the game. These steps
may seem simple and mainly "common sense" but remember "common sense is
not all that common."
