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You may have the flu if you have some or all of these symptoms:

fever *

cough

sore throat

runny or stuffy nose

body aches

headache

chills

fatigue

sometimes diarrhea and vomiting

*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.

The CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care. You
should NOT go to the emergency room if you are only mildly ill. You should seek medical care if you have the emergency
warning signs of flu sickness.

What are the emergency warning signs?

In children:

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

In adults:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen

Sudden dizziness

Confusion

Severe or persistent vomiting

If you get sick with flu symptoms and are at high risk of flu complications or you are concerned about your illness, call
your health care provider for advice.

For additional information on the Swine Flu you can visit the Centers for Disease Control at the link below.

www.cdc.gov