How do I know if I have the flu? You may have the flu if you have some or all of these symptoms:
fever* headaches cough chills sore throat fatigue runny or stuffy nose sometimes diarrhea and vomiting body aches
* Not everyone with the flu will have a fever.
What should I do if I get sick? If you get sick with flu-like symptoms this flu season, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. Please call us if you believe your child is showing flu-like symptoms.
How long should I stay home if I'm sick? CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other things you have to do and no one else can do for you. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine, such as TylenolŪ.) You should stay home from work, school, travel, shopping, social events and public gatherings.
Do I need to go to the emergency room if I am only a little sick? No. The emergency room should be used for people who are very sick. You should not go to the emergency room if you are only mildly ill.
