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is upon us | Follow these links to reduce risk of infection and to help with symptoms @CDCGov @CDCFlu

What is seasonal influenza (flu)? Seasonal influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is caused by influenza viruses, which infect the respiratory tract (i.e., the nose, throat, lungs). Unlike many other viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, the flu can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications in many people. It is estimated that in the United States, each year on average 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from seasonal flu-related complications. Flu seasons are unpredictable and can be severe. Over a period of 30 years, between 1976 and 2006, estimates of flu-associated deaths in the United States range from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people. Some people, such as older people, young children, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. 

• Flu Center - KidsHealth.org
  
• Flu Krew
  
• Flu Prevention
  
• Dealing With Your Kids Getting Shots (article for parents)
  
• Getting Your Shots (article for kids)
  
• School Planning - Preparing for the Flu
  
• Video: Elmo and Gordon - Flu Prevention Tips
  
• Video: Sid the Science Kid - Getting a Shot. You Can Do It!

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