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The phrase "afraid of the flu" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when expressing fear or concern about contracting the flu virus.
Example: "Many people are afraid of the flu, especially during the winter months when outbreaks are common."
Alternatives: "fearful of the flu" or "worried about the flu".
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A large new study confirms that they should be much more afraid of the flu than the vaccine.
"We are afraid of the flu and of getting the disease," said one villager.
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"We are afraid of avian flu," says Sitam. "But we are doing whatever we can to protect ourselves".
And two weeks ago, Neapolitan transit workers went on strike, saying they were afraid of catching swine flu from dirty city buses.
I am afraid of getting bird flu.
They bury dead chickens and never eat them because they are afraid of catching bird flu.
No one showed signs of the flu.
He left early because of the flu.
In any case, flu vaccines are made from broken, inactivated components of the flu.
"I mean, who dies of the flu?" Who dies of the flu?
Mariah Carey reportedly hospitalized because of the flu.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com