If you're starting university, you're probably looking forward to the assortment of fun (and often messy) social events at the start of term. Among students, this period of getting to know new friends is affectionately known as freshers' week, although it often lasts longer. However, there is one aspect of freshers' week that no one looks forward to - the dreaded spread of freshers' flu.
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