The questionnaire will help you determine whether you or someone under your care might have the flu.
Who are you concerned about?
Yourself someone over 18
Your child someone under 18
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Do you have any of the following?
- trouble breathing
- pain or pressure in your chest
- sudden dizziness, or
feel like you're going to pass out - confusion
- not able to keep food or liquids down
- symptoms improved, but now worse
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Do any of the following describe you?
- pregnant
- age 65 years or older
- diabetes
- heart disease
- lung disease
- suppressed immune system
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Does your child have any of the following?
- fast or trouble breathing
- blue or gray color
- not drinking enough fluids
- not waking up or not interacting normally
- more irritable than usual
- feeling worse after initial improvement
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Do any of the following describe your child?
- pregnant
- diabetes
- heart disease
- lung disease
- suppressed immune system
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Based on your answers, you should see a healthcare provider as soon as possible.
Call your primary healthcare provider, go to the nearest emergency department, or call 911. Please DO NOT wait for a call or message from your healthcare provider's office.
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Watch for warning signs of flu complications. If any of these occur, call
your healthcare provider, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.
- having a hard time breathing
- chest pain or pressure
- dizziness or feeling faint
- confusion
- unable to keep food or fluids down
- symptoms get worse
Things you should know:
- You will probably be sick for several days with fever and respiratory symptoms.
- Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone. Your fever is considered gone when you have a normal temperature without taking fever-reducing medicine.
- Always cover your cough and sneezes, and wash your hands often.
- Stay away from public places, including school or work. This will protect others from getting sick, too.
- Everyone in your house should wash his or her hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing.
- Try not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Throw away anything disposable that a sick person uses right away. Wash your hands after touching used tissues or similar waste.
- Call your healthcare provider if you experience any side effects such as nausea, vomiting, rash, or unusual behavior.
- Take medicine as needed for fever and pain such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin), and cough medicine. As you start to feel better, you can stop taking these medicines.
- Do not give aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or products that contain aspirin (such as bismuth subsalicylate, aka Pepto Bismol) to children under age 18.
- Do not give a child under age 4 any over-the-counter cold medicine without asking a healthcare provider first.
- Drink clear fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks, electrolyte drinks for infants) to keep hydrated. Avoid alcohol.
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Watch for warning signs of flu complications. If any of these occur, call
your healthcare provider, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.
- having a hard time breathing
- chest pain or pressure
- dizziness or feeling faint
- confusion
- unable to keep food or fluids down
- symptoms get worse
Things you should know:
- You will probably be sick for several days with fever and respiratory symptoms.
- Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone. Your fever is considered gone when you have a normal temperature without taking fever-reducing medicine.
- Always cover your cough and sneezes, and wash your hands often.
- Stay away from public places, including school or work. This will protect others from getting sick, too.
- Everyone in your house should wash his or her hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing.
- Try not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Throw away anything disposable that a sick person uses right away. Wash your hands after touching used tissues or similar waste.
- Call your healthcare provider if you experience any side effects such as nausea, vomiting, rash, or unusual behavior.
- Take medicine as needed for fever and pain such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin), and cough medicine. As you start to feel better, you can stop taking these medicines.
- Do not give aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or products that contain aspirin (such as bismuth subsalicylate, aka Pepto Bismol) to children under age 18.
- Do not give a chilld under age 4 any over-the-counter cold medicine without asking a healthcare provider first.
- Drink clear fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks, electrolyte drinks for infants) to keep hydrated. Avoid alcohol.
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Based on your answers, you don't seem to have much risk for the flu, or may have a condition other than the flu.
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Watch for warning signs of flu complications. If any of these occur, call
your healthcare provider, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.
- having a hard time breathing
- chest pain or pressure
- dizziness or feeling faint
- confusion
- unable to keep food or fluids down
- symptoms get worse
Things you should know:
- You will probably be sick for several days with fever and respiratory symptoms.
- Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone. Your fever is considered gone when you have a normal temperature without taking fever-reducing medicine.
- Always cover your cough and sneezes, and wash your hands often.
- Stay away from public places, including school or work. This will protect others from getting sick, too.
- Everyone in your house should wash his or her hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing.
- Try not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Throw away anything disposable that a sick person uses right away. Wash your hands after touching used tissues or similar waste.
- Call your healthcare provider if you experience any side effects such as nausea, vomiting, rash, or unusual behavior.
- Take medicine as needed for fever and pain such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin), and cough medicine. As you start to feel better, you can stop taking these medicines.
- Do not give aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or products that contain aspirin (such as bismuth subsalicylate, aka Pepto Bismol) to children under age 18.
- Do not give a chilld under age 4 any over-the-counter cold medicine without asking a healthcare provider first.
- Drink clear fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks, electrolyte drinks for infants) to keep hydrated. Avoid alcohol.
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Based on your answers, your child should see a healthcare provider as soon as possible.
Call your primary healthcare provider, go to the nearest emergency department, or call 911. Please DO NOT wait for a call or message from your healthcare provider's office.
< BACK
Watch for warning signs of flu complications. If any of these occur, call
your healthcare provider, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.
- having a hard time breathing
- chest pain or pressure
- dizziness or feeling faint
- confusion
- unable to keep food or fluids down
- symptoms get worse
Things you should know:
- Your child will probably be sick for several days with fever and respiratory symptoms.
- Your child should stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone. The fever is considered gone when you have a normal temperature without taking fever-reducing medicine.
- Always cover cough and sneezes, and wash everyone's hands often.
- Stay away from public places, including school or work. This will protect others from getting sick, too.
- Everyone in your house should wash his or her hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing.
- Try not to let your child touch his or her eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Throw away anything disposable that a sick person uses right away. Wash your hands after touching used tissues or similar waste.
- Call your healthcare provider if your child experiences any side effects such as nausea, vomiting, rash, or unusual behavior.
- Take medicine as needed for fever and pain such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin), and cough medicine. As you start to feel better, you can stop taking these medicines.
- Do not give aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or products that contain aspirin (such as bismuth subsalicylate, aka Pepto Bismol) to children under age 18.
- Do not give a child under age 4 any over-the-counter cold medicine without asking a healthcare provider first.
- Drink clear fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks, electrolyte drinks for infants) to keep hydrated. Avoid alcohol.
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Watch for warning signs of flu complications. If any of these occur, call
your healthcare provider, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.
- having a hard time breathing
- chest pain or pressure
- dizziness or feeling faint
- confusion
- unable to keep food or fluids down
- symptoms get worse
Things you should know:
- Your child will probably be sick for several days with fever and respiratory symptoms.
- Your child should stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone. The fever is considered gone when you have a normal temperature without taking fever-reducing medicine.
- Always cover cough and sneezes, and wash everyone's hands often.
- Stay away from public places, including school or work. This will protect others from getting sick, too.
- Everyone in your house should wash his or her hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing.
- Try not to let your child touch his or her eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Throw away anything disposable that a sick person uses right away. Wash your hands after touching used tissues or similar waste.
- Call your healthcare provider if your child experiences any side effects such as nausea, vomiting, rash, or unusual behavior.
- Take medicine as needed for fever and pain such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin), and cough medicine. As you start to feel better, you can stop taking these medicines.
- Do not give aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or products that contain aspirin (such as bismuth subsalicylate, aka Pepto Bismol) to children under age 18.
- Do not give a child under age 4 any over-the-counter cold medicine without asking a healthcare provider first.
- Drink clear fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks, electrolyte drinks for infants) to keep hydrated. Avoid alcohol.
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Based on your answers, your child doesn't seem to have much risk for the flu, or may have a condition other than the flu.
< BACK
Watch for warning signs of flu complications. If any of these occur, call
your healthcare provider, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.
- having a hard time breathing
- chest pain or pressure
- dizziness or feeling faint
- confusion
- unable to keep food or fluids down
- symptoms get worse
Things you should know:
- Your child will probably be sick for several days with fever and respiratory symptoms.
- Your child should stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone. The fever is considered gone when you have a normal temperature without taking fever-reducing medicine.
- Always cover cough and sneezes, and wash everyone's hands often.
- Stay away from public places, including school or work. This will protect others from getting sick, too.
- Everyone in your house should wash his or her hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing.
- Try not to let your child touch his or her eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Throw away anything disposable that a sick person uses right away. Wash your hands after touching used tissues or similar waste.
- Call your healthcare provider if your child experiences any side effects such as nausea, vomiting, rash, or unusual behavior.
- Take medicine as needed for fever and pain such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin), and cough medicine. As you start to feel better, you can stop taking these medicines.
- Do not give aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or products that contain aspirin (such as bismuth subsalicylate, aka Pepto Bismol) to children under age 18.
- Do not give a child under age 4 any over-the-counter cold medicine without asking a healthcare provider first.
- Drink clear fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks, electrolyte drinks for infants) to keep hydrated. Avoid alcohol.