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Influenza

A contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, with seasonal outbreaks each year.

Also called flu

Why it matters

Flu causes many hospital admissions every season, especially among older and vulnerable people.

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Mental health

A person's emotional, psychological and social well-being, which affects how they think, feel and cope.

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