Influenza

Influenza is a viral infection.It is an infection of the air passages (respiratory tract). It causes:Fever, Head ache, Muscle ache, Weakness, Chills, Loss of appitite, Fatigue. Influenza is formally known as 'flu'. Flu is spread by virus infected droplets coughed or sneezed into the air by a person who is carrying the virus around.It usually occurs in small outbrakes or very rarely in epidemics.Outbrakes tend to occur in winter;it spreads …

…recommended to have a vaccination and anyone suffering from respiratory or circulatory diseases, espicially if they are living in institutions or old peples homes. In all but the mildest cases, a person with Flu should rest in a warm bed and a warm well ventilated room.Painkillers should be taken to relieve aches and pains also to reduce fever.Warm fluids soothe a sore throat and inhaling steam has a soothing effect on the lungs.