The flu virus is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, and body aches. It is spread through contact with respiratory droplets from an infected person, such as when they cough or sneeze. The flu virus can also be spread by touching surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
There are a number of things you can do to avoid getting the flu virus, including: