Swine Flu Symptoms

Swine flu may seem innocuous at first, it's symptoms are much like the seasonal flu, but remember that the age range of those who have died from this outbreak is 25-40, not the typical age for people dying of seasonal flu.  Usually we see the elderly dying from seasonal flu, but the age range of those affected by this outbreak show the seriousness of it and possible devastation it can inflict.  

JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE YOUNG AND HEALTHY DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU'RE IMMUNE!

The symptoms of Swine Flu are very similar to seasonal flu and may include the following:

1.  Sudden Fever

2.  Dry Cough

3.  Sore Throat

4.  Headache

5.  Body/Muscle Aches

6.  Chills

7.  Fatigue

8.  Diarrhea (rare)

9.  Vomiting (rare)

It is possible that you may experience only some of the symptoms in different combinations and not all of them.  Diarrhea and vomiting is more rare but not unheard of.  If you have any of these symptoms and suspect that it is swine flu (H1N1), you are advised to see a doctor immediately.  

If you are infected and have more specific questions the United States Department of Health has a dedicated information hot line specifically for that purpose:  

Department of Health Hot Line:

800-808-1987