NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE FLU

Just a part of life, a regular seasonal experience? No, influenza is a lot more dangerous than that. We investigate.

Sore throat, mild fever, and runny nose. That's a head cold. Or it could be the opening salvo in a war fought between your immune system and the ever-evolving pathogen we call Influenza. It starts like a cold, but it can quickly become much more. Aching limbs. Lethargy. Dizziness. Severe fever, hallucinations, respiratory distress and even, if you're unlucky, death. Even in 2017, we need to take the 'flu seriously. Here's what you need to know about this everyday killer.