Flu factors

Published: Jan. 15, 2019, 1 p.m.

b'Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness. It spreads when people with the flu cough, sneeze or talk, projecting tiny droplets of the virus up to six feet away. Due to the increasing number of confirmed flu cases in Oregon, area hospitals have announced their enhanced precautions season to help keep patients, visitors and staff safe.\\n\\nGuests include: \\nJohn Townes \\u2013 Professor, OHSU'