Key information about Influenza (Flu) (Influenza (Flu)
| Key information about Influenza (Flu) |
| Prevalence | Very common |
| Curable | Usually self-treatable |
| Duration | Short-term: resolves within days to weeks |
| Diangosis | Usually self-diagnosable-Lab tests or imaging rarely required |
| Contagious | Yes – Spreads by airborne respiratory droplets (coughs or sneezes) | Yes – Spreads by skin-to-skin contact (handshakes or hugs) | Yes – Spreads by saliva (kissing or shared drinks) | Yes – Spreads by touching a contaminated surface (blanket or doorknob) |
| Preventable |
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