Understanding Influenza: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a viral respiratory infection that can cause mild to severe illness. Antiviral medications are used to manage flu symptoms and complications.
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Treatment available with prescription antiviral medications during flu season.
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Influenza References

If you want to know more about Influenza, consider exploring links below:


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What Is Influenza

  1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/flu/symptoms-causes/syc-20351719
  2. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/flu
  3. https://www.health.gov.au/diseases/influenza-flu
  4. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/influenza-(seasonal)
  5. https://www.britannica.com/science/influenza
  6. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/influenza_factsheet.aspx
  7. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/keyfacts.htm
  8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza

Influenza Information

  1. https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/contents/vaccine-preventable-diseases/influenza-flu
  2. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/flu-influenza
  3. https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/influenza

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