Recognising flu like symptoms
Influenza is an infectious illness that spreads from person to person, mainly through coughing or sneezing of infected people. While a common cold starts gradually and usually only causes a mild sore throat, a cough and sneezing, and a stuffy, running nose; influenza is often more serious and limits our ability to continue with normal activities. Influenza symptoms include:
Confirmatory testing for Influenza A(H1N1) is only done for severe cases that require hospital admission.
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