Flu

usgb/fluː/
noun

A common illness that makes you feel very tired and weak, gives you a sore throat, and makes you cough and have to clear your throat often.

Alice couldn't come to school because she got the flu.
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Often appears as...

  • catch the flu
  • die from flu
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Seasonal Timing

Flu is more common during certain seasons, especially winter, which can be relevant in discussions.

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Flu cases usually increase during the winter months.
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Not a Cold

Don't confuse the flu with a common cold; flu symptoms are usually more severe and abrupt.

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She's really sick with high fever; it's more like the flu than a cold.
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Vaccination Context

Talk about the flu often includes discussions about flu shots, an annual vaccine to prevent it.

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Did you get your flu shot this year to protect against the flu?
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