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ABOUT THE FLU
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The flu usually comes on suddenly.
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People who have the flu often feel these symptoms:
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Fever* or feeling feverish/chills.
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Cough.
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Sore throat.
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Runny or stuffy nose.
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Muscle or body aches.
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Headaches.
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Fatigue (tiredness)
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Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea,
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though this is more common in children than adults.
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The best way to avoid the flu: get the flu shot.
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Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly and often.
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Keep an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (gel or wipes) handy at work, home and in your car. It needs to be at least 60% alcohol to be effective.
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Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw the tissue out.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
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Avoid large crowds of people where viruses can spread easily.
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Keep common surfaces and items clean and disinfected.
SMALLMAN IDA PHARMACY
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