The Flu: Causes

Transmission of the Flu
Influenza virus particles are spread from person to person within tiny droplets formed when coughing, sneezing, or talking.4-6
These infected droplets are then transmitted to another person who either:5,6
- Breathes in the airborne droplets
- Comes into close contact with an infected person
- Touches a contaminated surface and then touches their mouth, nose, or eyes
Anyone can get the flu, but it can be more serious in certain groups of people:1
- People aged 65 and over
- Pregnant women
- People with serious medical conditions such as diabetes, HIV, chronic respiratory, cardiac or cancer conditions
- Babies/young children
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