Last updated Tuesday April 3 at 15:02 BST
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Seventh person dies in flu outbreak at nursing home
03 April: NHS Tayside said 28 residents at the Orchar Nursing Home in Dundee have been infected with the influenza virus.
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Flu expert encouraged by vaccine uptake
12 December: More Scots opt for flu vaccine than last year
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NHS braces for winter flu season
01 December: Dr Kevin Woods, chief executive of NHS Scotland, said 210 intensive care beds would be available over the festive period.
About Influenza
Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae (the influenza viruses), that affects birds and mammals. The name influenza comes from the Italian influenza, meaning "influence" (Latin: influentia). The most common symptoms of the disease are chills, fever, pharyngitis, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort. Fever and coughs are the most frequent symptoms.
