noun
- Plural of flu; instances or cases of influenza, a contagious viral respiratory illness.
Usage: Common in medical and health contexts; Often used to refer to multiple outbreaks or cases
Examples
- The school reported several flus among students last winter.
- Different flus circulate each season, so annual vaccines are recommended.
- Healthcare workers are trained to manage multiple flus during peak season.
- The doctor said there have been more flus going around this year.
- Flus can spread quickly in crowded environments like offices and schools.