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Seasonal Influenza and H1N1 Information
What are the symptoms of the Seasonal and H1N1 Influenza?
The Seasonal flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly and may include these symptoms:
- Fever (usually high)
- Headache
- Extreme tiredness
- Dry cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Muscle aches
- Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, also can occur but are more common in children than adults
These symptoms are usually referred to as "flu-like symptoms."
The symptoms of H1N1 are very similar to the regular Seasonal flu.
- Fever (Temperature higher than 100 F (37.8 C))
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Body aches
- Headache
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting.
How do I know when to call the doctor if I think my child has Seasonal or H1N1 flu?
*(updated 11/20/09)
If you have a child who you think may have symptoms of the Seasonal or H1N1 flu AND...
- If the child has asthma, a cardiac condition, cystic fibrosis or diabetes, or is under the age of 2 years, you should call our office as soon after the onset of symptoms as possible.
- If there is a family member in the household who has had a positive flu test and there is also an infant under the age of 2 years in the household
- If the child is under the age of 4 months and has a fever of 100.4 or more rectally
- If the child is age 4 months to 1 year and has a fever of 101.5 or more
- If the child is over 1 year of age and has a fever for more than 72 hours
- If the child seems to be having any difficulty breathing in his/her chest
- If you are worried about dehydration
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