The flu is a highly-contagious, respiratory virus that can cause serious illness or death. In fact, in the US alone there are tens of thousands of deaths each year as a result of the flu. By understanding the symptoms and knowing how to prevent getting it in the first place, you’ll be one step closer to staying healthy this winter.
The symptoms of a regular flu
Flu symptoms can vary from person to person, but it’s important to recognize the common signs of the flu. Flu symptoms usually manifest in three ways: fever and headache, chills, and muscle aches. Other flu-like symptoms include a sore throat, cough, sneezing fits, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping.
Symptoms of an Influenza A
Flu symptoms can vary depending on the type of flu and which organ it affects. The most common symptoms are fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, sore throat, and runny or stuffy nose. Other signs include vomiting, diarrhea, chills, body aches and pains, sneezing or coughing up mucus. In infants or children who have influenza A symptoms may include a high fever or a maculopapular rash
Symptoms of an Influenza B
The symptoms of an Influenza B can include fever, sore throat, nausea and fatigue. Other symptoms are headache and dry cough. Influenza is a viral infection that causes a very common type of cold, the flu. It has many symptoms including fever, sore throat, cough and muscle aches. Other symptoms may include runny nose, headaches and chills. Some people with more serious illness get pneumonia as well as influenza which can cause life-threatening illness.
Common myths about the flu
Flu is a very contagious virus that affects your whole body, so it’s important to take proper precautions when you’re sick. The flu can be spread through the air or by touching someone who has the flu. Common myths about the flu include: “You’ll feel better in a few hours” and “You don’t need a vaccine.”
Dehydration and Flu
When you’re sick, the first sign that you have a cold or the flu is often sudden dehydration. Flu symptoms include fever, weakness, fatigue and muscle aches. You should always drink plenty of water and other liquids when you have a fever or the flu to avoid dehydration.
Home remedies for the flu
Symptoms of the flu include fever, dry cough, headaches, muscle aches, and chills. Those exposed to the virus are recommended to stay home from school or work for 10 days. If you have a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher or if your symptoms get worse in any way, contact your doctor immediately.
Bird flu symptoms
Bird flu is a viral disease that has many symptoms, such as sneezing, coughing, runny nose and sore throat. The most common symptom for humans is fever. However, bird flu can also affect the lungs and the digestive system.
Stomach flu symptoms
Symptoms of a stomach flu can vary from person to person, but it always includes nausea and vomiting. The body’s immune system is activated in response to the virus, which makes the symptoms worse. Other common symptoms include diarrhea, a fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit, chills, and headache
Treatment : Flu Like Symptoms
Flu like symptoms are more common in the winter and early spring. The flu makes you feel weak, achy, and tired. You may have fever and chills, headaches, sore throat, cough, muscle aches and pains, vomiting and diarrhea. In serious cases, it can cause pneumonia without even making you sneeze. Flu Symptoms, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are most commonly seen in persons between the ages of 18-64. The most common flu symptoms include fever, headache, body aches and pains, cough, chills, tiredness and fatigue. However, there are some flu symptoms that you might not have heard about. Suggest to some one visit the doctor for early treatment.
Durga Awasthi 
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