Influenza (2011-2012 Seasonal Flu)
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Influenza (flu is a contagious and serious disease. It is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. Anyone can get sick from the flu.
While the flu can make anyone sick, certain people are at a greater risk for serious complications from the flu, causing hospitalization or even death, such as:
- People 65 years of age and older
- Young children
- Pregnant women
- People with certain health conditions, including chronic lung disease (such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), diabetes (type 1 and 2), heart, lung or kidney disease, a weakened immune system and certain other long-term medical conditions.
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Symptoms of influenza can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may also have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu and have respiratory symptoms without a fever.
Flu can cause high fever, pneumonia and worsen existing medical conditions. It can cause diarrhea and seizures in children. Each year thousands of people die from flu and even more require hospitalization. |
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For more information, call:
Placer County recorded Flu Information Line 530.889.7161
General Seasonal Flu Questions- Placer County Community Health 530.889.7141 |