VERMONT - Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused by viruses that affect and infect the throat, nose, and lungs. Influenza is spread through the air by coughing and sneezing.
In the northern hemisphere, flu season peaks in February, but can begin as early as October.
ST. JOHNSBURY - Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott hit the road to continue campaigning. Scott is not doing your conventional meet and greets and then getting back in his car. He is riding all over the state on his bicycle.
BURLINGTON- President Obama made a visit to the University of Vermont earlier today. During his latest stop on the campaign trail, he gave a speech reaching out to Vermonters saying that he is working to bring major change to Washington, especially in regards to insurance and equal pay.