Think you’ve got the swine flu? How the hell do you know when all flu symptoms are alike? Here is a handy dandy swine flu checker to help you decide whether you have just an average run-of-the-mill flu, of if it’s the scary, scary H1N1 swine flu. There is also a list of warning signs that parents should watch out for in their children.
Swine Flu Symptoms in Adults:
- Fever
- Cough
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Chills
- Muscle Ache or Pain
- Joint Pain
- Diarrhea
- Sore Throat
- Runny Nose
- Sneezing
- Loss of Appetite
Swine Flu Symptoms in Children:
- Trouble Breathing
- Behavior Changes
- Increased Restlessness
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Isn’t Drinking Enough Fluids
- Skin Rashes
- Dehydration
- An Uncomfortable State
You should call your GP directly if:
- you have a serious underlying illness
- you are pregnant
- you have a sick child under one year old
- your condition suddenly gets much worse
- your condition is still getting worse after seven days (or five days for a child)
If you are still concerned after checking your symptoms, you should call your doctor who may suggest a course of antiviral treatment, especially if you have health problems or are in a high-risk group like the elderly, women who are pregnant and young children.
September 25th, 2009 at 5:09 am
Swine-Flu virus is spreading like anything now a days.Symptoms of swine flu are similar to other flu symptoms that include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
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