When is Flu a Medical Emergency?

Flu season is in full swing! Flu can make even the toughest of us feel just plain wretched, but it usually goes away when you stay home and let it take its course. However, according to the CDC, some flu-related symptoms signal that the individual should seek immediate help.

People with the following symptoms should seek emergency medical help immediately:

• Signs of breathing or heart problems (such as chest pain, shortness or breath or bluish or purplish lips)
• Signs of dehydration (such as leathery skin, decreased urination or confusion)
• For children, failure to produce tears when they cry

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