What should people do if they are very sick with flu-like illness?
People who are very sick with flu-like symptoms or have any of the symptoms listed under When should someone with influenza including H1N1 flu get emergency medical care should call their health care provider or get emergency medical care right away. Their health care providers may want to examine them or may tell them to go to hospital emergency departments (ED). People who are very ill may be admitted to hospitals for treatment and care.