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Description: Learn what it is, how long it lasts, vaccines, how it spreads, and what to do.
Influenza (say: in-floo-EN-zah) is also called the flu. It's an infection that causes a The flu is caused by the influenza (say: VY-rus). A virus is a microorganism (say: my-kroh-OR-guh-niz-uhm), which means it's so small that you can't see it without a strong microscope.
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| Page title: | Flu |
| Keywords: | influenza, infections, flu, flu shot, virus, fevers, chills, coughs, headaches, earaches, ear infections, sinus infections, body aches, symptoms, microorganisms, microscopes, how does a kid get the flu, sneezing, coughing, hand washing, infected, rest in bed, drink liquids, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, motrin, advil, tylenol, pains, stay home from school, vaccines, immunizations, feel better, pneumonia, lung infections, going to the doctor, gastroenteritis, respiratory illnesses, bacteria, norovirus, noro, norro |
| Description: | The flu is a virus that can make you sick for a week or longer. Find out more in this article for kids. |
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