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About influenza (the flu)
Easy read information about the influenza virus.
Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious respiratory illness. Influenza is more serious than the common cold, and severe cases can lead to breathing difficulties and pneumonia. If you have flu symptoms or have been diagnosed with influenza, it is important to stay home and avoid contact with others until your symptoms have gone.
- Organisation:
- NSW Health
- Topic:
- Infections
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- December 2024
- Last reviewed:
- May 2026
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