Directory of Influenza Resources

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Influenza, also called the flu, is a virus that causes a severe respiratory infection and spreads around the world in epidemics. It starts out like a cold, but soon gets much worse.

Symptoms include high fever, aches and pains, cough, sweating and shivering, and, often, vomiting and/or diarrhea. The worst is usually over in three to five days, but it may take two or three weeks to feel completely well.

Resources in This Category

• KidsHealth: Flu

  http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/flu.html
  Learn what it is, how long it lasts, vaccines, how it spreads, and what to do.

• TeensHealth: Flu Facts

  http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/flu.html
  Tells about the three types, flu season, how it spreads, symptoms, what to do, and vaccinations.

• TeensHealth: What to Do if You Get the Flu

  http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/flu-tips.html
  Article tells how to feel better. Learn about rest, fluids, and when to call the doctor.

• TeensHealth: Who Needs a Flu Shot?

  http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/flu-shot.html
  Find out who needs one, what's in the vaccine, and possible side effects.

 

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