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Aug 3, 2024 · The most common early symptoms are: Sudden high fever (over 100.4 degrees F) Chills. Generalized muscle aches. Malaise (a general feeling of unwellness) Tiredness. Headache (usually extending across the forehead and behind the eyes)
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Jan 10, 2024 · If you have emergency symptoms of the flu, get medical care right away. For adults, emergency symptoms can include: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Chest pain. Ongoing dizziness. Seizures. Worsening of existing medical conditions. Severe weakness or muscle pain. Emergency symptoms in children include all the symptoms seen in adults ...
Mar 29, 2020 · Early signs of the flu include: fatigue. sudden fever (usually above 100°F [38°C]) scratchy or sore throat. cough. chills. muscle or body aches. runny...
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Oct 3, 2022 · People who have flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms: fever* or feeling feverish/chills. cough. sore throat. runny or stuffy nose. muscle or body aches. headaches. fatigue (tiredness) some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
- Sudden or excessive fatigue. Shorter days and reduced sunlight can make you feel tired. There’s a difference between being tired and experiencing extreme fatigue.
- Body aches and chills. Body aches and chills are also common flu symptoms. If you’re coming down with the flu virus, you may mistakenly blame body aches on something else, such as a recent workout.
- Cough. A persistent dry cough can indicate an early illness. It may be a warning sign of the flu. The flu virus can also cause a cough with wheezing and chest tightness.
- Sore throat. Flu-related coughing can quickly lead to a sore throat. Some viruses, including influenza, can actually cause a swollen throat without a cough.
Influenza (also known as “flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. This page provides resources about flu symptoms, complications, and diagnosis.
Dec 12, 2021 · 3 min read. Common Flu Symptoms. Unlike cold symptoms, signs of the flu tend to come on suddenly. You might have: Fever above 100 F. Severe aches in your muscles and joints. Weakness or severe...
