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What are Symptoms of the Flu?

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What are Symptoms of the Flu?

With flu season upon us, it’s important to know the symptoms and dangers

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Sanaz Majd, MD


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The flu is definitely not your “routine cold” and can wreak havoc on the body. Here are the most prominent flu symptoms:

  • Fever (which commonly gets to 103 F or higher)

  • Body aches (not subtle; more like the morning after you’ve been beaten with a baseball bat)

  • Headache

  • Chills and sweats

  • Productive cough

  • Shortness of breath

  • Head congestion

  • Sore throat

Less common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and even more rarely, neurologic symptoms like seizures and dramatic mental status changes. See your doctor immediately if you experience any of these.

See What to Do If You Get the Flu for 5 tips on managing your influenza symptoms. 

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Please note that all content here is strictly for informational purposes only. This content does not substitute any medical advice, and does not replace any medical judgment or reasoning by your own personal health provider. Please always seek a licensed physician in your area regarding all health related questions and issues.






About the Author

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Sanaz Majd, MD

Dr. Sanaz Majd is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. Her special interests are women’s health and patient education. 


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