Or the flu. Yep, I think Im coming down with something. Uck. I absolutely hate it when I get sick. I rarely get sick but when I do, I really get sick. I cannot afford to get sick because Martha is still sick and i need to take care of her. I also need to get to work. And my maid is taking a week long leave next week! Better pop up Vit.C pills like crazy!

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Influenza (say: in-floo-en-zah) is also called the flu. It’s an infection that causes fever, chills, cough, body aches, headaches, and sometimes earaches or sinus problems. The flu is caused by the influenza virus (say: vy-rus). A virus is a microorganism (say: my-croh-or-gah-nih-zum), which means it’s so small that you can’t see it without a strong microscope.

For most people, the flu is a drag, but it goes away in a week or two. But for some people, the flu can make them very sick. Those groups include:

* babies and kids under age 5
* people older than 50
* adults and kids who have health problems, such as diabetes and asthma

What If You Get the Flu?

But even if you steer clear of sneezers and you wash your hands regularly, you still might get the flu. At the doctor’s office, the doctor will ask you how you’ve been feeling and examine you. He or she might use a long cotton swab to get a sample of the gunk in your nose or throat. Testing this sample in a lab can determine, for sure, that you have the flu. But usually this isn’t necessary. Based on your symptoms, your doctor can usually tell if you have the flu, especially during times when a lot of flu is going around your town.

Once your doctor says you have the flu, you can start taking these steps to feel better:

* Rest in bed or on the couch.
* Drink lots of liquids, like water, chicken broth, and other fluids.
* Take the medicine your mom or dad gives you to ease your fever, aches, and pains.
* Tell your mom or dad if you have trouble breathing, your muscles really hurt, or if you feel confused. These are signs you may need to see the doctor again.

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