- Influenza (seasonal) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Overview Seasonal influenza (the flu) is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses It is common in all parts of the world Most people recover without treatment Influenza spreads easily between people when they cough or sneeze Vaccination is the best way to prevent the disease Symptoms of influenza include acute onset of fever, cough, sore throat, body aches and fatigue
- Influenza - World Health Organization (WHO)
Influenza is characterized by a sudden onset of high fever, cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, malaise, and a runny nose lasting 2 to 7 days Influenza is usually mild and uncomplicated and most people recover without medical treatment
- Five simple steps to protect against flu
The most common symptoms of influenza (flu) include fever, a dry cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, a sore throat and a runny nose
- Seasonal influenza - World Health Organization (WHO)
Seasonal influenza is a contagious respiratory disease caused by an influenza virus It is not the same as a common cold Influenza is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and joint pain, severe malaise (feeling unwell), a sore throat and a runny nose The cough can be severe and can last 2 or more weeks Influenza cannot be treated with antibiotics
- Influenza (seasonal) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses which circulate in all parts of the world It is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and joint pain, severe malaise (feeling unwell), sore throat and a runny nose The cough can be severe and can last two or more weeks
- Clinical management of influenza - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO develops up-to-date technical guidance for clinical management of influenza patients, focused on antiviral and adjunct therapeutics
- How can I avoid getting the flu? - World Health Organization (WHO)
Seasonal influenza (or “flu”) is most often caused by type A or B influenza viruses Symptoms include sudden onset of fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and joint pain, sore throat and a runny nose The cough can be severe and can last 2 or more weeks Most people recover from fever and other symptoms within a week without requiring medical attention However, influenza can cause
- Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection
Human metapneumovirus usually causes cold or flu-like symptoms However, how sick a person gets depends on many things, including their overall health Also, since viruses can evolve, their severity may change WHO works with global experts to monitor these changes
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