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Influenza Disease Guide
Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious disease that spreads
around the United States every year, usually between
October and May.
Flu is caused by influenza viruses, and is spread mainly
by coughing, sneezing, and close contact.
Anyone can get flu. Flu strikes suddenly and can last
several days. Symptoms vary by age, but can include: fever/chills, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, cough
headache, runny or stuffy nose.
Flu can also lead to pneumonia and blood infections, and
cause diarrhea and seizures in children. If you have a
medical condition, such as heart or lung disease, flu can
make it worse.
Flu is more dangerous for some people. Infants and
young children, people 65 years of age and older,
pregnant women, and people with certain health
conditions or a weakened immune system are at
greatest risk.
Each year thousands of people in the United States die
from flu, and many more are hospitalized.
Please refer to this guide for more information >>
Everyday Preventative Actions That Can Help Fight Germs, Like Flu.
For information on where to get flu vaccine, please contact your healthcare provider or your local retail pharmacy.
TCA49-6-5005 (July 2017) requires all School districts in Tennessee to annually provide parents and guardians with information about influenza disease at the beginning of every school year.
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