Dr. Blumenthal, Director of Student Health, discusses flu symptoms, personal care and reducing the spread of infection.
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. Each year there are usually 2 strains of Influenza A virus (H1N1 and H3N2) and one predominant strain of Influenza B that circulate. The new pandemic strain of influenza A (H1N1) that appeared in spring 2009 caused > 95% of the reported cases of influenza last season. Influenza A (H1N1) is present again this year, but is circulating with the more virulent influenza A (H3N2), as well as influenza B. The flu season in the U.S. usually starts in the late fall, peaks in January/February, and continues through the early spring.
Information About Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of the Flu
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