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What is flu?

Explore seasonal flu, bird flu and common cold vs. flu.

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Flu treatment and self-care

Treating flu symptoms and when flu medications can help.

Treating flu symptoms
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Bird flu: How big a threat? A type of influenza normally found in birds, bird flu first appeared in humans in 1997. Experts worry it could lead to a flu pandemic.

Is the flu shot safe during pregnancy?

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Mayo Clinic infectious disease specialist James Steckelberg, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers. see more Q&A ...

CHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS

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Flu symptoms self-assessment: Do you have the flu?
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