grippe

Old-fashioned flu name

Grippe is an old-fashioned word for influenza—a contagious viral illness with fever, body aches, and respiratory symptoms.

The term was standard medical vocabulary into the early twentieth century but has been largely displaced by flu: Half the office was out with the grippe.

symptoms

fever

Elevated body temperature

chillsShivering spells from illness
achesDull persistent pains
malaiseDiffuse, sourceless discomfort

fatigue · cough · congestion · headache · sweating · shivering · weakness · sneezing · exhaustion · dehydration

contagion

transmission

Sending of information

infectiousAble to spread disease
outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
spreadTo distribute widely

quarantine · exposure · incubation · communicable · contagion · droplets · sneezing · coughing · contact · isolation

prevention

vaccination

Administered immunity booster

immunizationProtective medical injection
handwashingCleaning palms with soap
hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness

sanitization · disinfection · prophylaxis · booster

treatment

rest

Cessation of activity

fluidsSubstances that flow freely
antiviralsMedicines that inhibit viruses
TamifluInfluenza antiviral medication

aspirin · remedies · recovery · convalescence · elderberry · echinacea · zinc · decongestants · humidifier · gargling

historic

sanitarium

Medical recovery facility

epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
plagueDeadly epidemic disease
scourgeCause of mass suffering

mortality · infirmary

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transmission

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