How does the flu virus spread?; Eastern Cape Department of Education

How does the flu virus spread?

Posted on Thursday, 27 August 2009
Last updated on Thursday, 27 August 2009

Influenza viruses are very infectious. It is almost impossible to stop influenza viruses, whether seasonal or pandemic, from spreading from person to person mainly through coughing or sneezing by infected people. Touching surfaces such as counters and doorknobs with influenza viruses on them can also infect people and afterwards their mouth, nose or eyes. This is why hand-washing helps. However influenza viruses are very infectious and all precautions can only decrease, but not eliminate, risk.

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