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What is flu?

Flu (short for influenza) is a very common viral illness that is easily spread from person to person.

Flu is not the same as the common cold — it is caused by a completely different virus, and the symptoms are more severe and tend to last longer than a cold.

Find out more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of flu.


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