When should I seek medical care if I have the flu?
Seek medical attention immediately if you develop severe symptoms or show these warning signs of the flu:
- Severe trouble breathing (such as being unable to talk without gasping for air)
- Continuous pain or pressure in your chest or abdomen
- Continuous dizziness, feeling confused, or having difficulty waking up
- Seizures
- Being unable to urinate
- Severe muscle pain or weakness
- Fever or cough that improves but then returns or worsens
- Worsening of chronic medical conditions
- Any other emergency signs or symptoms