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: § Sudden onset of fever over 38° Celsius § Aching muscles and headache § Extreme tiredness and a desire to stay in bed § Dry cough § Runny or stuffy nose, sometimes a sore throat § Loss of appetite § Diarrhea and vomiting (some reported cases) Confirmatory testing for Influenza A(H1N1) is only done for severe cases that require hospital admission.
Influenza A(H1N1) Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre  Ministry of Health 8.00 am - 5.30 pm .............................................. Government Hospitals Care Clinics (private) |
