Archives of Infectious Diseases & Therapy(AIDT)

Flu

A common viral infection that can be deadly, especially in high-risk groups. The flu attacks the lungs, nose and throat. Young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with chronic disease or weak immune systems are at high risk. Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches and fatigue. Flu is primarily treated with rest and fluid intake to allow the body to fight the infection on its own. Paracetamol may help cure the symptoms but NSAIDs should be avoided. An annual vaccine can help prevent the flu and limit its complications.

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Bioterrorism Blue-green algae Carbon monoxide Chemical exposure Communicable diseases Cryptosporidium Fish consumption advisories Flu Food-borne illnesses HAIs (healthcare-associated infections) Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance (HSEES) Hazardous waste site evaluation Health Assessment and Consultation Health Hazards Control Hepatitis Hurricanes: Health & Safety Infection Control Measures, General Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Occupational disease and injury reporting Occupational Health Nursing Consultation Oral Rabies Vaccination Program Pharmaco Epidemiology Smallpox Tuberculosis Vaccine-preventable diseases