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Book

Fighting Influenza

Call Number

  • J 616.079 OLSO (CEN, POW)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis, Minnesota : Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2021]

Physical Description

32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 24 cm.

Summary

"This title examines viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa with a focus on flu viruses from how they infect the body and are spread from person-to-person, to symptoms and treatment, and when to see a doctor. Secondary complications and flu vaccines are also covered. A list of healthy habits is included to help readers combat disease."--Provided by publisher.

Contents

  • Your amazing body
  • When the flu attacks
  • All about the flu
  • Pandemic!
  • Catching the flu
  • Flu season
  • Do you have the flu?
  • Getting better
  • When to see a doctor
  • Flu complications
  • The flu vaccine
  • Healthy habits.

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