THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF THE FLU (INFLUENZA)

The FLU is a contagious infection of the respiratory tract that can cause moderate to extreme discomfort and even death if not treated properly and in a timely manner.
The Centers for Disease Control and the Department of Health say that the symptoms of FLU include:

• Fever (high)
• Headaches
• Body aches
  
• Muscle aches
• Cough
• Sore throat
  
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Acute respiratory distress
• Pneumonia
• Eye infections (conjunctivitis)
• Stomach or abdominal cramps
• Sweating
  

If you experience any or some of the above symptoms, it is quite possible that you are suffering from the FLU. The FLU (influenza) can be mild, severe, or life threatening depending upon the type of virus, your age, the condition of your immune system, any related illness, and overall health.

If the symptoms you are experiencing are severe, or if you are suffering a great deal please seek medical assistance immediately.

THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF THE FLU (INFLUENZA)