What You Should Know About The Flu  Getting the flu is awful,
and it can be very dangerous. The best way to avoid the flu is
to educate yourself about it. Here are some important questions
and answers about flu season and your health.  Woman checking
temperature  What is the flu?  The flu is a nasty little virus
that attacks the respiratory system. It's also pretty
contagious, so it spreads fast. According to the Minnesota
Department of Health, "Influenza symptoms come on quickly in the
form of fever, dry cough, sore throat, headache, extreme
tiredness, stuffed-up nose and body aches. These symptoms can be
severe and put you in bed for several days."  7 Tips to prevent
cold and flu >>  Is the flu a stomach bug?  You've probably
heard people refer to a stomach bug as the "stomach flu," but
the flu rarely shows symptoms that relate to the digestive
system. Upset stomach, diarrhea and vomiting are usually the
result of a parasite, bacteria or virus, but not the flu.  When
are people most likely to get the flu?