Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious and serious disease that can be spread through talking, coughing and sneezing.
It is caused by a virus and is much more serious than the common cold. Symptoms include sudden fever, dry cough, muscle aches and pains, fatigue, headache, sore throat and a stuffy or runny nose.
It can lead to pneumonia or even death, particularly in people aged 65 years and over, young children or people with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease.
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