Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Influenza

Influenza (commonly known as the flu) is a highly infectious, airborne virus which affects the upper and lower respiratory tract. It is characterized by fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, body aches and fatigue. Influenza virus is responsible for seasonal epidemics of disease and can cause severe morbidit…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 18× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Influenza (commonly known as the flu) is a highly infectious, airborne virus which affects the upper and lower respiratory tract. It is characterized by fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, body aches and fatigue. Influenza virus is responsible for seasonal epidemics of disease and can cause severe morbidity and mortality, especially in high-risk groups, such as the elderly, young children and individuals with underlying medical conditions. Influenza vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of the virus and reduce the severity of symptoms. Vaccination is recommended for all individuals over 6 months of age, and is particularly important for those in high-risk groups.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 18 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Influenza, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Air and Water Borne Diseases.

Journal editorial board
Maria Cielo Rodrigues Sousa · Portugal

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