University of Richmond Student Health Center Student Health Center Common Ailments Influenza Influenza is a serious virus disease affecting the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, bronchial tubes, and lung tissue.
Influenza has no specific treatment.
No antibiotic or medication will kill the virus which causes the flu. Medicines prescribed are to help make you more comfortable and to prevent complications. Acute symptoms usually last two or three days . . . Weakness, sweating, and fatigue may last for weeks. Last year's flu vaccination will not protect you from this year's outbreak.