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Learn How to Protect Yourself and Others

The Flu. Learn How to Protect Yourself and Others. Call your doctor if: Persistent fever: This can be a sign of bacterial infection that needs treatment. 2) Painful swallowing: Sore throat from cold or flu are usually mild and if severe it could mean strep infection.

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Learn How to Protect Yourself and Others

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  1. The Flu Learn How to Protect Yourself and Others

  2. Call your doctor if: Persistent fever: This can be a sign of bacterial infection that needs treatment. 2) Painful swallowing: Sore throat from cold or flu are usually mild and if severe it could mean strep infection. 3) Persistent coughing:When a cough persist for two to three weeks, it could be bronchitis. Postnasal drip, sinusitis, asthma are other causes of persistent cough. 4) Persistent headache and congestion: If you have pain on your face or around the eyes with thick nasal discharge, you could have bacterial infection and may need an antibiotic.

  3. EMERGENCY CARE If you have any of these symptoms seek medical attention immediately: • Severe chest pain • Severe Headache • Shortness of breath • Dizziness • Confusion • Persistent vomiting

  4. InCHILDREN,additional signs are: 1) Difficulty or rapid breathing 2) Bluish skin color 3) Not drinking enough fluids 4) Lethargy 5) Extreme irritability and distress 6) Fever and rash 7) Symptoms that were improving and then suddenly worsen

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