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The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe symptoms. While most people recover within a week or two, the flu can be serious for young children, older adults, and people with certain chronic health conditions. What is flu? The flu, also known as influenza, is an infectious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It's important to distinguish between the flu and the stomach "flu," which is caused by a different virus and typically causes diarrhea and vomiting.   The flu is highly contagious and spreads easily through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. You can also catch the flu by touching a contaminated surface and then touching your face. Here are some key characteristics of the flu: Symptoms:  Flu symptoms typically come on suddenly and can include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, runny or stuffy n...