The symptoms of this novel H1N1 flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular (seasonal) flu and include:
- Fever greater than 100°F
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Body aches
- Headache
- Chills and fatigue
- Some people have also reported diarrhea and vomiting
- Unlike a cold, with symptoms that come on gradually, flu usually hits all at once
Think You Might Have the Flu?
Don't go to the Emergency Room unless you have severe or worsening symptoms. These may include:
- Trouble breathing
- Pain or pressure in the chest or stomach
- Bluish skin
- Dizziness or confusion
- Vomiting that won't stop or
- Worsening fever or cough