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2013-2014 Influenza Season: Are You Ready?
Fed Pract. 2013 August;30(8):57-58
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza (ihn-floo-ehn-zuh) viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild-to-severe illness and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.