13 Best Doctors for Flu available in Kannur

Flu is a viral infection that involves a nose, throat and lungs. Flu also called as Influenza.

Yes, flu is contagious. When infected person sneezes, coughs or talks, flu viruses travel through the air in droplets. These droplets are inhaled directly, or you can pick up the germs from an object such as a telephone or books and then transfer them to your eyes, nose or mouth.

Symptoms of flu include a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat, colds, fever, aching muscles, chills and sweats, headache, dry cough, fatigue and weakness.

Flu or Influenza is a viral infection that involves the respiratory system, i.e., your nose, throat and lungs.

Respiratory illnesses include flu and the common cold, but different viruses cause them. Colds are usually milder. Stuffy or runny nose is the most common symptom. Flu is worse than the common cold, with more intense symptoms.