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FLU The flu spreads from person to person through tiny droplets that are created when an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes . Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headache, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea . Most people who get the flu recover within a few days to less than two weeks, but some people, especially young children, older adults, Body aches Body aches, also known as myalgia, are a common symptom of the flu and other viral infections. They can also be caused by other factors such as exercise, physical work, or exposure to cold temperatures . Body aches can be described as aching, throbbing, or shooting pains in the muscles and can range in intensity from mild to severe . Besides the flu, other causes of body aches can include: Infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and kidney infections Arthritis and other autoimmune diseases Fibromyalgia Chronic fatigue syndrome Injuries such as sprains or strai