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It's not the flu unless it is the flu! · 29 December 08

From www.hc-sc.gc.ca

Influenza (or flu) is a common respiratory illness affecting millions of Canadians each year.

Many people use the terms “flu” or “stomach flu” to describe other illnesses that may actually be a common cold or a mild case of food poisoning. There is no such thing as “stomach flu.” A true case of influenza typically starts with a headache, chills and cough, which are followed rapidly by fever, loss of appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation. Children may have nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, but these symptoms are uncommon in adults.

Ok, have we got it straight now? Good.

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  1. Come on! You can’t trust Health Canada. Really.


    — Justin Jackson    29 December, 02:51 pm   

  2. OHDEARGODTHANKYOU! I’ve been telling people that for years only to be met with blank stares.


    — trinity67    9 February, 05:08 pm   

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