H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation
This is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a healthcare professional. This self-assessment information does not capture identifiable information in any manner.
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This web site is designed only for general educational purposes to assist users in identifying indicators of and responses to flu-like symptoms. It does not provide guidance for other medical conditions nor is it intended to substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your health care professional with any questions you have regarding a medical condition.
This website has short series of questions that will help you decide if you need to see a doctor for symptoms that might be caused by the flu. You may answer the questions for yourself or for someone else. Please note that these questions are for your information only and the information should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a healthcare professional.
- Call their doctor now.
- Tell their doctor they might be very sick.
- Ask if they need to be seen right now.
- If they need to be seen right now, ask their doctor where to go (doctor's office, walk-in clinic or the emergency room).
- When they see the doctor, ask if they need medicine for the flu.
Those who think they have an emergency should call 9-1-1.
Ghé thăm Flu.gov or click next to learn more about Seasonal and H1N1 flu symptoms, treatment, and vaccinations.
Note: you may retake the questions at any time.
- Call their doctor today.
- If they don't have a doctor, go to a walk-in clinic today.
- Tell the doctor that they probably have the flu.
- Tell the doctor about other health problems they have.
- Ask the doctor if they need medicine for the flu.
- They should cough into their sleeve.
- Wash their hands when they eat, cough or go to the bathroom.
- Don't go to work or school until their fever has been gone for at least 24 hours (without using medicine to keep their fever down).
- If they have to be around other people, wear a mask over their mouth and nose.
- Drink 8 or more big glasses of water, juice, or sports drink every day.
- Stay in bed and rest until the fever is gone.
- Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
Most people with the flu (including H1N1 flu) will get better over a few days. However, some people may get sicker and should see their doctor if they get worse. Some warning signs that should make people consider calling their doctor or going to a walk-in clinic or emergency room are:
- Hard time breathing or short of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or stomach
- Feeling dizzy all of a sudden
- Being confused
- Not being able to stop throwing-up
- Flu-like symptoms that were getting better – but then came back with a fever and worse cough
- Call their doctor right away.
- Tell the doctor they are pregnant and are worried they might have the flu.
- Ask the doctor if they need medicine for the flu.
- If they can't get in touch with their doctor, they should go to a walk-in clinic or the emergency room right away.
Ghé thăm Flu.gov or click next to learn more about Seasonal and H1N1 flu symptoms, treatment, and vaccinations.
Note: you may retake the questions at any time.
They should:
- Rest at home until they feel better.
- Call their doctor if they get worse.
- Cough into their sleeve.
- Wash their hands when they eat, cough or go to the bathroom.
- Don't go to work or school until their fever has been gone for at least 24 hours (without using medicine to keep fever down).
- When they have to be around other people, wear a mask over their mouth and nose.
- Drink 8 or more big glasses of water, juice, or sports drink every day.
- Stay in bed and rest until the fever is gone.
- Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
Most people with the flu (including H1N1 flu) will get better over a few days. However, some people may get sicker and should see their doctor if they get worse. Some warning signs that should make people consider calling their doctor or going to a walk-in clinic or emergency room are:
- Hard time breathing or short of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or stomach
- Feeling dizzy all of a sudden
- Being confused
- Not being able to stop throwing-up
- Flu-like symptoms that were getting better – but then came back with a fever and worse cough
- Call their doctor right away.
- Tell the doctor they are pregnant and are worried they might have the flu.
- Ask the doctor if they need medicine for the flu.
- If they can't get in touch with their doctor, they should go to a walk-in clinic or the emergency room right away.
Ghé thăm Flu.gov or click next to learn more about Seasonal and H1N1 flu symptoms, treatment, and vaccinations.
Note: you may retake the questions at any time.
- If they are worried about their health, they should call their doctor.
- If they do not have a doctor, they should go to a walk-in clinic.
- If they think they have an emergency, they should call 9-1-1.
Note: you may retake the questions at any time.
If you have still questions about the flu, visit www.flu.gov.There are certain things women who are pregnant(or have been pregnant within the past 2 weeks) with the flu should do right away for their health. They should:
- Call their doctor right away.
- Tell the doctor they are pregnant(or were pregnant within the past 2 weeks)and are worried they might have the flu.
- Ask the doctor if they need medicine for the flu.
- If they can't get in touch with their doctor, they should go to a walk-in clinic or the emergency room right away.
Note: you may retake the questions at any time.
Thông Tin Bổ Sung
Warning signs that you may be getting worse:Most people with the flu (including H1N1 flu) will get better over a few days. However, some people may get sicker and should see their doctor if they get worse. Some warning signs that should make people consider calling their doctor or going to a walk-in clinic or emergency room are:
- Hard time breathing or short of breath.
- Pain or pressure in the chest or stomach.
- Feeling dizzy all of a sudden.
- Being confused.
- Not being able to stop throwing-up.
- Flu-like symptoms that were getting better – but then came back with a fever and worse cough.
There are certain things pregnant women with the flu should do right away for their health and the health of their baby. They should:
- Call their doctor right away.
- Tell the doctor they are pregnant now, or were pregnant within the past 2 weeks, and are worried they might have the flu.
- Ask the doctor if they need medicine for the flu.
- If they can't get in touch with their doctor, they should go to a walk-in clinic or the emergency room right away.
Flu.gov is your central resource for US Government information on seasonal, H1N1, avian and pandemic flu. Check out some of these Flu.gov resources:
- About the flu
- Các triệu chứng cúm
- Caring for a sick person at home
- Seasonal Flu Information
- H1N1 Flu Information
- Information to download and share
Don't see the information you need? Visit Flu.gov to ask a flu expert a question or sign up to receive updated information about flu.
