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Follow on Google News | Does Your Child Have The Flu? Where to Get Flu Shots in New JerseyImportant information for New Jersey parents regarding the flu.
By: Point Media Typical flu-like symptoms: Fever (usually high) Headache Extreme tiredness Dry cough Runny or stuffy nose Muscle aches Sore throat Sometimes vomiting Sometimes diarrhea It is difficult to distinguish the flu from other infections on the basis of symptoms alone. A doctor’s exam may be needed to tell whether you have developed the flu or a complication of the flu. There are tests that can determine if you have the flu as long as you are tested within the first 2 or 3 days of illness. If you develop flu-like symptoms and are concerned about your illness, especially if you are at high risk for complications of the flu, you should consult a healthcare provider. Those at high risk for complications include people 65 years or older, those with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, and young children. Seek emergency care for children with flu: 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 Seek emergency care for adults with flu: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen Sudden dizziness Severe or persistent vomiting Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough Click here for local Northern NJ flu information and clinics: http://www.mybergen.com/ End
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