THE FLU VIRUS IN AN AEROSOL DROPLETAn Electron Micrograph of the Flu Virus Courtesy of the CDC. There are 6 viral particles in this photo.

Viral Surface Antigens-

Vaccines are made to this part of the

virus.

Flu Virus

FLU VIRAL PARTICLES REPLICATING IN CELLS

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Viral Particles Inside A

Body Cell

FLU VIRUS BUDDING (LEAVING) INFECTED CELL

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SCIENTIST GROWING FLU VIRUS

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TECHNICIAN INOCULATING EGGS TO MAKE FLU VACCINE

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PREPARING FLU SHOT FOR VACCINATION

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NURSE GIVING FLU SHOT

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PNEUMONIA CAN BE A SERIOUS COMPLICATION OF THE FLU VIRUS

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