The first person gets the flu through droplets that contain the virus that is spread through sneezing, coughing and from touching your face and touching other peoples hands, doorknobs etc.
Then it spreads to the next person and the next person through the same ways.
The flu virus also known as the Influenza is a virus that's spread from person to person.
The flu virus also originates, actually, among birds and other animals such as pigs, and new viral strains of influenza come to this country and to Europe from Southeast Asia.
That's the global pattern.
You can catch the flu virus from other people when someone near you coughs or sneezes.
Or, if you touch something the virus is on, like a phone or doorknob, and then touch your nose or mouth, you could catch the flu.
The flu virus can live on a surface like a book or doorknob for a number of hours.
When the flu is beginning you'll usually start having aches all over your body.
Body aches are usually the first sign that you're getting the flu.
Then you may get a sore throat and have other symptoms of the flu such as Fever, Chills, headaches, nausea, fatigue, flushing of the skin and coughing and Stuffy or runny nose.
Those are all common symptoms of the flu.
Before the flu starts setting in you should take some medicine to help with the symptoms of the flu and it's a good idea to get prescribed some Tamiflu from your doctor to help relieve the symptoms of the flu.
Other than that all you can do for the flu is to get plenty of rest, drink plenty of water and wait it out.
In a week or 10 days the flu should be gone.
When I have the flu I come down with the Symptoms Of The Flu such as Fever, Chills, Body Aches, Leg pain , back aches, running nose and Fever.
Your symptoms may vary and can depend on the severity and type of flu virus that is in your body.
But those are some of the symptoms of the flu that people will experience.
The flu is a common viral infection that can be deadly, especially in high-risk groups.
The flu attacks the lungs, nose, and throat.
Young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with chronic disease or weak immune systems are at high risk.
Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches, and fatigue.
The flu is treated primarily with rest and fluid to let the body fight the infection on its own.
Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory pain relievers may help with symptoms.
An annual vaccine can help prevent the flu and limit its complications.