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Thoreau Health Office - The Flu The Flu and You What is the flu? A  respiratory illness caused by various influenza (flu) viruses.  It is highly contagious and spreads from person to person.                Signs and Symptoms Is it a cold or is it the Flu?     Both are respiratory illnesses, may be difficult to tell. Flu is worse, symptoms more intense. Cold is milder, may have runny/stuffy nose. How does the flu spread? Droplets from sneezing and coughing carry the virus to susceptible persons. By touching items with flu viruses and then touching the nose or mouth. When are you contagious? Click here for a PDF of this Presentation For further information on Influenza check out the CDC's Influenza website. Nicki M. Richards, RN, MS Please Contact me with any questions or concerns: nrichards@colonial.net 978-341-2490 ex 3158 fax 978-318-1307

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