Seasonal Flu

This year, for a lot of reasons, flu is getting a lot of attention.  

But what most people don’t realize is that every fall and winter flu is a problem that has to be managed. Somewhere between five and 20 percent of the country’s population gets the flu every year, which amounts to millions of cases. For most, the flu is a few days of feeling as if you’ve been hit by a truck. For some, flu leads to dangerous complications. What’s the difference, who’s at risk and how do you manage that risk? Read on.

21
Sep
2009
If You Think You Have The Flu, Don’t Wait To Get Help
Seasonal
Monday, September 21, 2009 03:55 PM

The flu can be mistaken for other things like a cold. So it’s important to know the symptoms and get help early if you think you have the flu.

Depending on the person, symptoms can be mild or severe. But mild symptoms can turn into sever symptoms quickly, so pay attention to your body. 

The common symptoms of the flu include:

  • Fever (usually high)
  • Headache
  • Muscle aches
  • Chills
  • Extreme tiredness
  • Dry cough
  • Runny nose may also occur but is more common in children than adults
  • Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, may also occur but are more common in children than adults

Don’t wait until you have all of these symptoms to call your doctor. One or two are enough to contact your doctor.

 

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