Q: What is influenza (commonly shortened to flu)?
A: Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and, at times, can lead to death. The best way to prevent it is by getting an influenza vaccine each year.
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