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PANDEMIC INFLUENZA 
 

How does the flu spread?

The flu spreads in different ways. For example:

George has the flu. The flu virus goes into the air when he coughs, sneezes or talks. If people are nearby, the virus can enter their eyes, nose and mouth.  
George coughs into his hand. Then he touches a doorknob. Now the flu virus is on the doorknob.  
Later, Geetha touches the doorknob. The virus gets on her hand. The virus gets into her body when she touches her nose. A few days later, Geetha gets sick with the flu.  
Geetha passes the flu virus to her daughter Sneha. Soon Sneha gets the flu. She can spread the virus to her classmates if she goes to school with the flu.  
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What is influenza (the flu)?
How does the flu spread?
Symptoms for adults
The flu can be serious
How to protect yourself and others from the flu
What to do when adults get the flu
Over-the-counter medicine can help
When to go to the doctor
Children and the flu
What is an influenza (flu) pandemic?
What to do if there is a pandemic
Bird flu in the news
The flu is different from a cold and the stomach flu
Health Link Alberta
 
05-Dec-2006
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