Getting a flu shot as early as possible is an easy, effective and safe way to lower the risk of a flu infection. With two viruses circulating this fall, both flu and COVID-19, reduce the risk of symptom confusion by getting your flu shot.
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The Flu
Influenza, more commonly known as "the flu," is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus.
Symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, cough, runny eyes, stuffy nose, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, extreme weakness and tiredness, or loss of appetite. Most people who get the flu will recover in 7 to 10 days.
Immunization helps strengthen your body's natural immune response against the flu. The flu shot stimulates your immune system to build antibodies against the virus, making it stronger and ready to fight off the flu.