Q: What is the flu?
A: The flu is an infection of the respiratory tract. This includes the nose, airways, throat, and lungs.
Q: What causes the flu?
A: The flu is caused by one of two kinds of the influenza virus, Influenza A and Influenza B.
Q: How is the flu different from a cold?
A: A cold typically comes on slowly and flu symptoms begin suddenly. The symptoms of the flu are more severe than that of a cold.
Q: What are the symptoms of the flu?
- A high temperature of 100° or higher
- Muscle aches
- Headache
- Dry cough
- Weakness
- Sore throat and stuff nose (possible)
Q: How long do flu symptoms last?
A: Flu symptoms typically last 3-5 days.
Q: What is the stomach flu?
A: There really isn’t a true stomach flu. The influenza virus typically doesn’t cause vomiting, diarrhea, or vomiting.
Q: What is the best way to treat the flu?
A:
- Rest
- Stay home so you don’t expose others
- Drink lots of fluids to strengthen the immune system and avoid dehydration
- Use Tylenol or Advil to reduce fever, muscle aches, and headaches
- Avoid using antibiotics because they have no effect on the flu
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