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Flu Watch
Flu season is starting early in the Southeast. Tennessee is one of 5 states the CDC says are reporting high flu activity ahead of schedule.
"We're seeing flu activity across the state and we're seeing widespread activity, that's how we're classified by CDC," says Deputy State Epidemiologist John Dunn.
FOX17's Eric Alvarez will be LIVE in our studio with more on the effect the disease has already had in the Midstate and how you can keep it from hitting your family TONIGHT on FOX17 NEWS.
"We're seeing flu activity across the state and we're seeing widespread activity, that's how we're classified by CDC," says Deputy State Epidemiologist John Dunn.
FOX17's Eric Alvarez will be LIVE in our studio with more on the effect the disease has already had in the Midstate and how you can keep it from hitting your family TONIGHT on FOX17 NEWS.
Links
- Flu Watch - Your online source for information on how to keep your family healthy during this flu season.
Flu Signs and Symptoms
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
FLU VS. COMMON COLD
Flu Symptoms (more intense than common cold):
- Fever
- Body aches
- Extreme tiredness
- Dry cough are more common and intense
- Chills
- HeadachesCommon
Cold Symptoms:
- Stuffy/runny nose
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Fever is rare
- Slight body aches
- Mild fatigue
Source: Centers for Disease Control
FLU VS. COMMON COLD
Flu Symptoms (more intense than common cold):
- Fever
- Body aches
- Extreme tiredness
- Dry cough are more common and intense
- Chills
- HeadachesCommon
Cold Symptoms:
- Stuffy/runny nose
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Fever is rare
- Slight body aches
- Mild fatigue
Source: Centers for Disease Control
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