How sick do people get with H1N1 compared to seasonal influenza?
For the most part, symptoms of seasonal influenza and the H1N1 flu have appeared to be very similar. However, we’re continuing to gather information on the H1N1 virus. The most common symptoms of H1N1 are fever, cough and sore throat. Both seasonal influenza and H1N1 can lead to complications such as pneumonia, hospitalization and sometimes death.