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Sooner or later, everyone gets the flu. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, cough, body aches, stuffy or runny nose, headache and fatigue. If the symptoms don’t improve after a few days, you may need medical assistance. Here are signs that you or a family member may need to seek help at the best primary care clinic for the family.
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High Risk Individuals
The following people may develop complications from the flu and need to see a health care professional.
- Babies and children up to two years old
- People ages 65 and over
- Healthcare workers
- People with a weak immune system
- Pregnant women
- People with chronic diseases
- Residents of long-term care facilities
Signs for Babies and Children
- Difficulty breathing or breathing fast
- Rash accompanying the fever
- Dehydration – not urinating or no tears when crying
- Repeated vomiting
- Skin has a bluish tint
- Trouble waking up
- Stomach or chest pain
- Dizziness or confusion
- Intense irritability and does not want to be held
- Symptoms improve and then return with bad cough and fever
Signs for Adults
- Fever doesn’t improve
- Severe chills and shaking
- Difficulty breathing
- Pressure or pain in the chest or abdomen
- Dizziness
- Repeated vomiting
- Severe dehydration
- Symptoms persist for more than two weeks
- Symptoms improve and then return with bad cough and fever
- Coughing up sputum that is greenish yellow or is stained with blood
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