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Influenza: The Wonder of the Flu Shot

Posted on January 6, 2010

Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by RNA viruses that infect the respiratory tract of many animals, birds, and humans.

Preventing it's spread was impossible in previous years, but these days we have many things to combat the illness. Flu shots are the main weapon, but information and communication are equally effective in reducing the flu's wrath. Years ago there were no medical innovations in preventing the flu as people were essentially helpless to prevent or cure the virus. Currently though, we have far less of a fear to fear from the flu virus than our predecessors had.