contract flu

Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words

to become infected with the flu (more formal)

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Examples (10)

  • It is quite common to contract the flu during the winter season.
  • She contracted a severe case of the flu and was hospitalized for a week.
  • Public health officials are concerned that more people will contract the flu this year.
  • Despite getting the vaccine, he still contracted the flu, although his symptoms were mild.
  • The elderly are particularly vulnerable to contracting the flu and its complications.
  • The official report confirmed that several passengers on the cruise ship had contracted the flu.
  • To avoid contracting the flu, it is advisable to wash your hands frequently.
  • The patient's medical history shows he has never contracted the flu before.
  • During the 1918 pandemic, an estimated 500 million people contracted the flu worldwide.
  • Is it possible to contract the flu from someone who is no longer showing symptoms?