How does influenza mainly spread?

Through the air from coughing and sneezing.

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  1. Through drinking milk
  2. Through the air from coughing and sneezing ✔
  3. Through touching dry sand

Why: Influenza spreads through the air, so covering coughs and staying home when sick helps.

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The flu flies, so cover that cough.
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References

Answer: Through the air from coughing and sneezing. Influenza spreads through the air, so covering coughs and staying home when sick helps.

  1. Scouting America: Public Health www.scouting.org/merit-badges/public-health
    How Does the Flu Spread?
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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