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The flu is a virus that commonly makes people feel very ill for four to eight days, after which most of them recove

Symptoms are a fever, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and fatigue. The flu can typically be prevented by a
vaccination, and by limiting exposure to the virus by washing hands frequently and avoiding sick people,
The flu is usually considered
a chronic illness and a noncommunicable disease.
a chronic illness and a communicable disease.
an acute illness and a communicable disease,
an acute illness and a noncommunicable disease.

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Answer: an acute illness and a communicable disease.

Step-by-step explanation:

an Acute illness is a quick onset of sickness where the person likely will recover.

- Communicable diseases can spread from one person to another. An example of a communicable disease is the common cold.

- Influenza also called flu is an acute viral respiratory infection, transmitted by the influenza virus.

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a chronic illness and a communicable disease
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