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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

The life-threatening dangers of long flu — from diabetes risk to brain inflammation

It’s the start of another flu season in the U.S. and millions of Americans are expected to fall ill.

Most cases end on their own after a few days but, in rare cases, symptoms can last for months — similarly to long Covid infections that are estimated to affect one in six people.

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