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Communicable Disease Control and Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response >> Influenza Influenza
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory (coughing) illness caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms of influenza include:
cough, fever (usually >101°), runny nose, extreme tiredness, headache and body aches. Influenza can cause mild to severe illness.
The best way to prevent influenza is to get a yearly flu shot.
Influenza surveillance is conducted throughout our county and involves schools, health care providers, and nursing homes.
