Three main types of influenza viruses can give you the flu. Types A and B cause the yearly outbreaks. Type C leads to mild, random cases.

eel worse during the first 2 or 3 days they're sick.

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Gastroenteritis is common year round. It causes vomiting, diarrhea, fever and leaves you feeling horrible for a few days

But it is not related to influenza (the actual flu) in any way. It is caused by a different virus and has different symptoms.

Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a number of viruses. The viruses pass through the air and enter your body through your nose or mouth.

The flu can be serious or even deadly for elderly people, newborn babies, and people with certain chronic illnesses.

Symptoms of the flu come on suddenly and are worse than those of the common cold. They may include Body or muscle aches Chills Cough Fever Headache Sore throat