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Influenza
Other namesFlu, the flu, Grippe
Influenza virus, magnified approximately 100,000 times
SpecialtyInfectious disease
SymptomsFever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle and joint pain, headache, coughing, feeling tired[2]
Usual onsetOne to four days after exposure[2]
Duration~1 week[2]
CausesInfluenza viruses[3]
PreventionHand washing, influenza vaccine, surgical masks[2][4]
MedicationNeuraminidase inhibitors such as oseltamivir[2]
Frequency3–5 million severe cases per year[2]
DeathsUp to 650,000 respiratory deaths per year[2][5]
  1. ^ Jefferson, Tom; Del Mar, Chris B.; Dooley, Liz; Ferroni, Eliana; Al-Ansary, Lubna A.; Bawazeer, Ghada A.; van Driel, Mieke L.; Jones, Mark A.; Thorning, Sarah; Beller, Elaine M.; Clark, Justin (11 20, 2020). "Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses". The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 11: CD006207. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD006207.pub5. ISSN 1469-493X. PMID 33215698. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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