Monday, September 21, 2009

When should I seek medical care?

Use the same judgment you would use during a typical flu season. Do not seek medical care if you are not ill or have mild symptoms for which you would not ordinarily seek medical care. If you have more severe symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, body aches or are feeling more seriously ill, call your health care provider to discuss your symptoms and if you need to be evaluated.

If the following flu-like symptoms are mild, medical attention is not typically required.

* Runny nose or nasal stuffiness
* Low-grade fever for less than 3 days
* Mild headache
* Body aches
* Mild stomach upset

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