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A Cough or a Sneeze Can Spread Disease

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01/25/2017

A cough or a sneeze can spread disease so protect yourself and others from the flu. At the peak of cold and flu season, the number of reports has increased in the Midwest.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting. Flu viruses are spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. It is important to know that even if you don't have a fever, you may have the flu and be contagious if you get flu symptoms.

What should you do if you get sick or have symptoms? The CDC recommends that you stay home and avoid contact for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. Stay away from others as much as possible to prevent making others sick. Continue to cover your coughs and sneezes, and wash hands frequently even after you return to class or work.

The easiest way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated.

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