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Complications of the Flu
One of the many ways that flu can be deadly is that it leaves a person vulnerable to other diseases, such as pneumonia, and can worsen chronic diseases, such as diabetes. It also hospitalizes around 200,000 people every year. The real complication for people not 65 or an infant is that it causes people to miss school and work, and the infected people feel horrible.

Spread of the Flu
The flu is spread through direct and indirect contact with a person that has the flu. The flu can be spread through direct contact with bodily fluids of a person. It can also be transfered through indirect contact such as touching the same object. There are many ways that the virus can be spread. However, by simply washing your hands, you can prevent getting the virus.

Benefits and Risks of the Flu Vaccine
There are many benefits to the flu vaccine. The vaccine can prevent a person from becoming infected with influenza. It also prevents the spread of flu to other people. This fact is especially important for the elderly, infants, and people with a weak immune system. However, the vaccine does not guarantee that a person will not get the flu because there are too many different variations. This fault is problematic for those at risk of the flu causing serious damage because it means that they could still get the flu. The only real risk is if you are allergic to eggs because the vaccine is made with eggs.