H1N1 - When to seek help

H1N1/Swine Flu Symptoms: When to Seek Help

People who have the flu and develop any of the following symptoms should contact the Wellness Center or a health care provider immediately for medical advice or attention.

• fever of over 101 degrees lasting for more than three days
  
•  difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  
• watery diarrhea
  
• pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
  
• sudden dizziness
  
• confusion or change in level of consciousness
  
• bluish skin tone
  
• severe or persistent vomiting 
  
• severe sore throat, accompanied by swollen glands in your neck
  
• flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
  
• unidentified rash 

Higher Risk Groups

These individuals should consult with their health care providers with the onset of flu-like symptoms, or following recent close contact with someone who has the flu:

People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions, including:

• asthma
• diabetes
  
• immune-suppression
• heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease
  
• pregnant women
  
• adults 65 years and older
• children younger than five years old

For a list of symptons and more information please see CDC/H1N1