Emergency warning signs on Swine Flu

Dear All,

The symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with novel H1N1 flu virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. The high risk groups for novel H1N1 flu are not known at this time, but it's possible that they may be the same as for seasonal influenza.

If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.

In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

1.Fast breathing or trouble breathing

2.Bluish or gray skin color

3.Not drinking enough fluids

4.Severe or persistent vomiting

5.Not waking up or not interacting

6.Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held

7.Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

1.Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

2.Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen

3.Sudden dizziness

4.Confusion

5.Severe or persistent vomiting