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    The document discusses the causes, symptoms, treatments, risks, and statistics regarding influenza or the flu. It notes that the flu virus is spread through airborne droplets from coughs or sneezes or touching contaminated surfaces. Common symptoms include fever, body aches, coughing, and fatigue. While there is no cure for the flu, antiviral medications can help reduce symptoms, and the flu shot can reduce risk of infection. Annually, the flu leads to hospitalizations of 140,000 to 710,000 Americans and 12,000 to 52,000 deaths in the U.S. Those at highest risk include young children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses.

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    The document discusses the causes, symptoms, treatments, risks, and statistics regarding influenza or the flu. It notes that the flu virus is spread through airborne droplets from coughs or sneezes or touching contaminated surfaces. Common symptoms include fever, body aches, coughing, and fatigue. While there is no cure for the flu, antiviral medications can help reduce symptoms, and the flu shot can reduce risk of infection. Annually, the flu leads to hospitalizations of 140,000 to 710,000 Americans and 12,000 to 52,000 deaths in the U.S. Those at highest risk include young children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses.

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    The document discusses the causes, symptoms, treatments, risks, and statistics regarding influenza or the flu. It notes that the flu virus is spread through airborne droplets from coughs or sneezes or touching contaminated surfaces. Common symptoms include fever, body aches, coughing, and fatigue. While there is no cure for the flu, antiviral medications can help reduce symptoms, and the flu shot can reduce risk of infection. Annually, the flu leads to hospitalizations of 140,000 to 710,000 Americans and 12,000 to 52,000 deaths in the U.S. Those at highest risk include young children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses.

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    Infectious Disease

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    Mariah Harvey
    The document discusses the causes, symptoms, treatments, risks, and statistics regarding influenza or the flu. It notes that the flu virus is spread through airborne droplets from coughs or sneezes or touching contaminated surfaces. Common symptoms include fever, body aches, coughing, and fatigue. While there is no cure for the flu, antiviral medications can help reduce symptoms, and the flu shot can reduce risk of infection. Annually, the flu leads to hospitalizations of 140,000 to 710,000 Americans and 12,000 to 52,000 deaths in the U.S. Those at highest risk include young children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses.

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    By Mariah Harvey

     Influenza viruses or more


    none as the flu
    The cause of
    the Flu
    • The cause of influenza virus could me
    many things you can breathe in tiny
    airborne droplets from a cough or
    sneeze of someone that has the virus,
    you can also catch it by touching a
    surface that has the virus on it then
    touching you nose mouth or eyes. But
    the Flu and a cold get confused often. I
    feel that also having a weak
    immune system will also help your
    chances on getting the Flu because
    young children, pregnant women, and
    people with chronic disease are at high
    risk of getting the Flue
    Statistics
    regarding the
    Flu
    • An estimated amount of 140,000 to
    710,000 Americans are hospitalized
    every year because of flu
    complications. Flu death statistics
    are 12,000 to 52,000 people have
    died due to the flu-related causes in
    the U.S. over the past decade.
    Treatments for the
    Flu
    • There isn't really a treatment for the Flu but there is drugs
    or medication you can take over the counter that will help
    such as. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu), peramivir (Rapivab), and
    Zanamivir (Relenza). These medications limit the
    discharge of viral particles from infected host cells by
    blocking the activity of neuraminidase on the virus
    surface. But there still isn't a one and done medicine for
    the Flu you would help treat it by resting and to stay
    hydrated and let the body do its work. Taking the Flu shot
    once a year will help reduce your chances of getting the flu
    or making your complications less sever.
    Risks of the Flu
    When getting the flu there are risk that come
    along with it like you could get dehydration
    from this your body is working hard and if you
    do not drink water, you could dehydrate and
    even sicker. Another risk is ear infections and
    sinus infections which I feel come with any
    cold or any sickness even allergies. Another
    risk would be pneumonia because you would
    want to rest when you are sick but not getting
    up and moving can make pneumonia set in and
    that could end badly.
    Symptoms of the Flu
    • When having symptoms such as fever, body and head
    aches, stuffy or runny nose, and coughing you might have
    the flu if the symptoms are serious then you need to see
    your doctor or go to the ER. When having the Flu, the
    symptoms go away within 4 to 7 days, but the cough and
    tired feeling could last longer for at least a couple more
    weeks. When having the flu, you need to know which type
    you have there are three different types type A,B, and C.
    Type A and B are the annual influenza which is just
    coughing, runny nose, high fever and body aches. Type C
    symptoms are less sever.
    Sources
    • https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/symptoms.htm
    • https://www.niaid.nih.gov/diseases-conditions/influenza-treatment#:~:text=Currently%2C%20there%20are%
    20three%20antiviral,particles%20from%20infected%20host%20cells
    . 
    • https://www.singlecare.com/blog/flu-statistics-infographic/#:~:text=An%20estimated%20140%2C000%20to
    %20710%2C000,U.S%20over%20the%20past%20decade
    . 
    • https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/patient-information/conditions-treated-a-to-z/flu-influ
    enza#:~:text=The%20flu%20is%20caused%20by,often%20confuse%20colds%20and%20flu
    . 

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