- Fever-100F or higher
- Fatigue
- Nasal Secretion
- Cough
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomit
- Diarrhea
Some patients also develop severe respiratory symptoms. They would need a respirator to help them breathe.
Other patients may develop pneumonia which is a secondary bacterial infection and if it persists some may develop seizures. If the bacteria reaches the lungs than death could be a possibility if the proper antibiotic is not used immediately.
Two antiviral agents zanamivir (Relenza) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu), both are used to prevent or reduce influenza A and B symptoms. If flu like symptoms have already been present for 48 hours these should not be used.
The best way to not get infected by the virus is to get a vaccine. Go to your doctor's office or to any pharmacy which carry the vaccine. If you are pregnant be sure to not get the nasal vaccine.
