influenza
Pronunciación: [ɪnfluˈɛn zə]
Palabra
Contexto: «health»
(noun) a type of illness caused by a virus that makes you feel very sick. It often spreads quickly and can make you have a fever, cough, and aches all over your body.
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Last winter, I caught influenza and had to rest for a whole week.
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She did not get influenza this year, unlike many of her friends.
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Do you know anyone who had influenza last season?
Contexto: «public health»
(noun) a contagious respiratory illness that can affect many people at the same time, especially during certain seasons, like winter.
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There is a vaccine available that can protect you from influenza.
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The number of people with influenza is not as high this year compared to last year.
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What measures can we take to prevent the spread of influenza?
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