Epidemiologist Questions Infectious Diseases

How is the flu spread from person to person?

I am a mom of 3 children in grade school. I was wondering how is the flu spread from person to person?

2 Answers

Through droplets and the air that a person with influenza produces by coughing, sneezing and rarely by contaminated hands.

G dickinson
By airborne respiratory droplets (coughs or sneezes).
By skin-to-skin contact (handshakes or hugs).
By saliva (kissing or shared drinks).
By touching a contaminated surface (blanket or doorknob).