What are the signs and symptoms of flu in people?
Generally it is a: Fever > 100 F, Cough, Sore throat, Body aches, Headache, Chills and or Fatigue, and sometimes Diarrhea and Vomiting. Infected people may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick. So always cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough and clean your hands either with soap and water or alcohol gel. What should I do to keep from getting the flu? First and most important: keep your hands clean, either by washing or gel. Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Try not to touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. How long can an infected person spread swine flu to others? People with the influenza virus i
