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While most people consider influenza a seasonal annoyance, it is a viral disease which can develop into more serious illnesses, sometimes resulting in death. Like a cold, influenza is spread through close contact with someone who is infected. Tips for avoiding colds are also effective in avoiding flu. There are also vaccines and drugs which can buffer your resistance.

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