Should people with flu-like symptoms seek medical help?
Not all people with flu require urgent medical attention, but if you’re uncertain check with your doctor. In children, warning signs of a possible emergency include: fast breathing, bluish skin color, not enough drinking of fluids, failure to wake up, extreme irritability, and fever with rash. In adults, the warning signs include: shortness of breath, pain in the chest or abdomen, dizziness, confusion, and severe or persistent vomiting.
