Symptoms of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) 'Swine' Flu
The symptoms of this pandemic influenza A (H1N1) flu virus "Swine Flu" in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include:Fever
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Body aches
Headache
Chills
Fatigue
A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Also, as with seasonal flu, severe illnesses and death have occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.
Warning Signs
If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.
In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish or gray skin color
Not drinking enough fluids
Severe or persistent vomiting
Not waking up or not interacting
Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Flu-like symptoms improve, but then return with fever and worse cough
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
(Taken from the Centers for Disease Control's "General Business and Workplace Guidance for the Prevention of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) in Workers" and "Novel H1N1 Flu and You")
