Symptoms:
Fever – headache – extreme fatigue – cough – sore throat – runny nose – muscle pain.
Complications:
Bacterial pneumonia – dehydration – worsening of chronic medical conditions.
How it spreads:
From person to person through droplets produced by coughing and sneezing.
Prevention:
- Seasonal flu vaccine.
- Hand hygiene.
- Avoid close contact with sick individuals.
Treatment:
Rest and hydration; you can take pain relievers and fever reducers if needed.
Protecting others when you’re sick:
- Use tissues to cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
- Hand hygiene.
- Wear a mask in crowded places.
- Regularly clean surfaces.