The flu is a highly contagious and potentially serious infection of your upper respiratory system. A different strain of the seasonal flu breaks out every year roughly from fall through spring.
H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, is caused by a new variation of the flu virus.
Both seasonal flu and H1N1 flu have potentially serious complications. Flu vaccinations are the most important, but not the only way of preventing the flu. Stay home and rest is often the best treatment. Your doctor may also prescribe anti-viral medications.
Test your knowledge of the flu by answering some common questions about flu myths and facts.
Quick answers to frequently asked questions about the flu.
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Almost everyone should be vaccinated for the flu, especially those in a high-risk group. For some people, the flu may result is serious complications. The high-risk groups for seasonal flu and H1N1 flu are different.
Five things you need to know to protect your baby.
For most healthy adults, the flu is not severe, however both the seasonal flu and H1N1 flu can cause serious complications and death.
A variety of influenza research studies are currently under way at Marshfield Clinic.
Information from Marshfield Clinic and links to national and world health care providers. |
