When to Call the Doctor: The Flu
When to Call the Doctor: The FluFlu can be a serious illness, especially if you are over 65, have a chronic condition like diabetes or asthma, orare pregnant.Knowing the symptoms and getting quick treatment for the flu can help you recover faster and lower your riskfor developing other health problems like pneumonia.1Call your doctor if you experience flu-like symptoms for more than 3 days. These include: fever, chills,headaches, body aches, runny nose, and sore throat.2Call your doctor if you have any questions about your treatment plan. The flu can be mild or severe.Many people are able to recover at home without complications but if you are in a high-risk group youmay be prescribed an antiviral medication that you have questions about.3Call your doctor if you notice any signs that your infection might be getting worse such as … fever over102 F, trouble breathing, severe chills, or chest pains.These could be signs of pneumonia or other complications from the flu.But if you feel you are having a medical emergency or a serious complication, call 911 immediately.Call the doctor: if you have symptoms of the flu, to ask questions about your treatment, if you notice signs thatyour infection might be getting worse.And call 911 for a medical emergency or serious complication.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER61008A EN WhenToCallTheDoctorTheFlu.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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