Influenza

Introduction
Did you know that Influenza can be a deadly virus? It is a commonly caught virus around the world many people are affected every year. You could even be one of them. Many people often confuse it with the common cold creating a false sense of safety. Though influenza is not always harmful, it always has a chance to kill you. In this report you will find the history, symptoms, effects, treatment, and how to prevent getting influenza.

Origin & History
Influenza is a virus that's spread from person to person. It originates among birds and other animals such as pigs. The influenza virus comes in several forms and changes year to year. Influenza has been around for at least 500 years. The First Major Pandemic was in 1918 Known as The …show more content…
Avoid close contact with people who are sick, Stay home when you are sick, Cover your mouth and nose, Clean your hands, Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, and practice other good health habits.
Someone Getting a Flu Shot

Current Research
Last Year The Flu Shot was only 10 percent effective. This was because of the genetic mutation of the flu virus. By the time the virus was created and put into arms, it was outdated and was not as effective. That is why it is important to still be careful and avoid contact with people who are sick. Flu shots are still very good to protect against the flu.

Conclusion
Influenza has been around for a long time. We have been battling influenza for what seems like forever. Every year more people are affected and more people die. The human race has to find a way to put a stop to influenza. It may not be a very devastating disease, but it stills affects people every day. Influenza can affect anyone and we need to protect ourselves. Now that you have learned about the history, symptoms, effects, treatment, and how to prevent getting influenza.
I hope you are able to protect