Flu Facts: What is The Flu
“The flu” is a respiratory tract infection caused by the influenza virus. The illness it causes is usually more severe than other infections like the common cold.
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Symptoms
The most common flu symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, sore throat, and a runny or stuffy nose. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are rare symptoms. Some symptoms may last a few days while others persist for two weeks or more.
“The flu” is a respiratory tract infection caused by the influenza virus. The illness it causes is usually more severe than other infections like the common cold.
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The most common flu symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, sore throat, and a runny or stuffy nose. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are rare symptoms. Some symptoms may last a few days while others persist for two weeks or more.
Flu Vaccine Availability:
QCP is expecting shipment of flu vaccine in late September, 2007. Please check back for dates and times that flu shots will be offered to QCP patients.
QCP is expecting shipment of flu vaccine in late September, 2007. Please check back for dates and times that flu shots will be offered to QCP patients.
Flu Prevention & Treatment
The single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each fall. Good health habits, such as hand washing, help protect against the flu, and antiviral medications are recommended for some.
The single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each fall. Good health habits, such as hand washing, help protect against the flu, and antiviral medications are recommended for some.
