Flu is an infection that is caused by the influenza virus. You can catch flu all year round, but it is especially common in the winter season.

The onset of symptoms of flu are sudden, severe, and last longer compared with common cold. The symptoms could range from high temperature headache aches and pains sneeze runny or blocked nose.

How can I catch flu?

When infected people cough or sneeze, they release droplets into the air. The droplets can stay in the air for up to 24 hours or land on surfaces. You can catch flu by breathing in these droplets or touching infected surfaces.

How can I prevent the infection?

Ensure that you have good personal hygiene such as washing hands regularly, using tissue to cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing and clean surfaces is regularly. Getting a flu job is a good way to protect yourself.