The flu, like the common cold, is a viral respiratory illness and is contagious. It has taken a back-seat in recent years, but millions get sick and hundreds of thousands die each year. While the cold can be caused by a range of viruses (including rhinoviruses and seasonal coronaviruses), the flu is specifically caused by the influenza virus.
Metafact Review: Influenza
Metafact Review: Influenza
Metafact Review: Influenza
The flu, like the common cold, is a viral respiratory illness and is contagious. It has taken a back-seat in recent years, but millions get sick and hundreds of thousands die each year. While the cold can be caused by a range of viruses (including rhinoviruses and seasonal coronaviruses), the flu is specifically caused by the influenza virus.