Influenza (Flu)
By: Macy Timmerman
How Is It Contracted?
The "Flu" is easily contracted from other people touching a surface where the Influenza virus cells are at because someone with the "flu" has touched it.
What Are The Most Common Symptoms?
The most common symptoms of the "Flu" are:
- Fever
- Muscle Ache
- Cough (Worse then a cold)
Any Health Effects?
At this time there are no known long lasting health effects Influenza has caused.
Treatment #1
Medication. Medication will probably be the best thing for you to do if you have the flu.
Treatment #2
Doctor Visit. If you have the flu, then going to the doctor will help because she/he can get medication that is only used for the flu prescribed by your doctor to you.
Treatment #3
Resting. Resting will give your white blood cells the energy to fight the Influenza cells.