Public Health information on Seasonal Influenza and H1N1 Flu

Seasonal Influenza

Update 02/23/10

What is Influenza or the Flu?

Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death. The symptoms are very similar for both seasonal influenza and 2009 H1N1 influenza. Symptoms of flu include:

fever or chills and
cough or sore throat.
runny nose,
body aches,
headache,
tiredness,
diarrhea and/or vomiting (usually in young children).

Anyone who has the symptoms of flu-like illness should stay home, except for going to the doctor, and not go to work or school.

For more information, visit:
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/index.html
http://www.cdc.gov/flu
http://www.flu.gov