The flu is a virus that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. It is spread when a person who has the flu coughs, sneezes, or speaks and other people breathe in the virus. It is also spread when a person touches something, such as a used tissue, that has flu virus on it and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth. If you have a new born baby, beware of this serious problem. Newborn babies are at high risk for developing very serious problems from the flu. Lung infections such as pneumonia Read more...