Did you get your flu vaccine this year?? If not, you are at risk for getting sick with the flu! This blog is dedicated to providing information on the importance of getting an annual flu vaccination. It will discuss signs and symptoms of the influenza cold, ways to prevent spreading the illness, and the people at risk for getting the flu.
Signs and Symptoms
The most reported sign or symptom of the flu is fever or feeling feverish/chills. Not everyone will have a temperature. A person will also display coughing, sore throat, and runny/stuffy nose. Headaches and/or body aches and fatigue are also common signs of the flu. According to Flu.gov, "some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults." It can be difficult to distinguish between the common cold and influenza in the early stages. A high fever with a sudden onset and extreme fatigue is indicative that you have the flu versus just a cold.