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We can't predict how bad this year's flu season will be but here's what we know so far

  • Written by Sheena G. Sullivan, Epidemiologist, WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza
We can't predict how bad this year's flu season will be but here's what we know so farThe flu comes on rapidly and symptoms get worse over the first few days.Shutterstock

Influenza illness – or the flu – is a caused by the influenza virus. It often comes on rapidly, with a high fever, chills, muscle aches, tiredness and a dry cough. These symptoms get worse over the first few days.

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