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Influenza (seasonal flu)
Brief Overview What is the flu? A contagious respiratory illness caused by any of several strains of influenza (flu) virus, seasonal flu primarily affects the nose, throat, and lungs. A person’s illness with the flu can range from mild to severe to fatal. The duration of the flu season, as well as the severity...Read more