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Oct 1, 2008 4:05 pm US/Eastern

WBZ Flu Resource Guide

  What is the flu?
Influenza, or as many of us know it, the flu, is a very contagious respiratory illness that usually appears in the winter or early spring. The virus attacks the body by spreading through the upper and/or lower reparatory tract.

What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of the flu, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), include fever, headache, tiredness, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches and diarrhea and vomiting.
More: Do I have the flu or a cold?

When is flu season?
The flu season usually peaks in January of February and can last as late as May.

Preventing & Treating The Flu

  • Prevention: There are measures you can take to help prevent getting the flu. The CDC has a three step guide to help fight the flu, which includes getting a flu shot and washing your hands often.
  • Treatment: If you get the flu this season, here are some helpful tips on how to take care of yourself.  
  • Flu Activity: Monitor flu activity in New England and the U.S.
  • Just for Kids: Stay Healthy coloring book (pdf) 

Flu Shot References

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