|Flu Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of the flu virus.
| * fever (not everyone with the flu will have a fever) | * body aches | |
| * cough | * headache | |
| * sore throat | * chills | |
| * runny or stuff nose | * fatigue | |
| * sometimes diarrhea and vomiting |
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE THE FLU
Stay home and away from other people as much as possible; cover your nose and mouth if you must be around other people (facemask or tissue).
Unless you are in a high-risk category (a young child, pregnant, have certain underlying health conditions like asthma or diabetes or a weakened immune system, or are 65 years and older), take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen and drink plenty of fluids.
Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without the use of feverreducing medicine.
Most people get better without treatment and don't need to seek medical help. However, if you are in a high-risk category, consult with your health care provider if you get flu symptoms.
Anyone with the following emergency warning signs needs urgent medical attention
Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish skin color
Not drinking enough fluids
Not waking up or not interacting
Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
Fever with a rash
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough