Influenza

Influenza is caused by a virus. People who get influenza have a stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, fever, headache and muscle ache. Influenza usually lasts five to 10 days. The cough and weakness can last for up to six weeks, making physical activity difficult. Some people can become seriously ill with influenza, especially if they already have heart or breathing problems.

Symptoms Flu? Cold? A(H1N1)?
Onset Starts rapidly  Starts gradually 7 days of contact ( like Flu )
Fever yes slight yes
Headache severe sometimes Possible
Aches and Pains Muscular aches and pains Stuffed up or runny nose with sneezing  Possible
Tiredness Feeling exhausted Feeling tired  Possible
Chills yes rare Possible
Cough yes yes yes
Stuffy Nose sometimes yes Possible
Sneezing sometimes yes Possible
Sore Throat Nausea and vomiting yes Possible
Shortness of Breath no no Possible
Muscular Stiffness . . Possible
Loss of Appetite Loss of appetite  Normal appetite  Possible

 

When you sneeze

Did your sneeze cause someone's illness (or even death)?

It could - if you sneeze into your hands and then  greet  them with all the germs still on your hands. Or if you then touch the door handle and leave your germs on it for the next person

So should we sneeze and cough into the crook of our arm (front part of elbow), not on our hands?

We've all been told to cover our mouths when we sneeze or cough. This may prevents the spray of germs into the air around us. But, the next thing we touch or give to another person carries them on.

By using the crook of the arm, we limit the spread by air and physical contact.

Off course, If you have a tissue handy, sneeze into it , and then get rid of it (in the dustbin).
 
If you do use your hand, wash it, or maybe explain to the other person why you are greeting without extending your hands 
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