I think I have the flu. Now what?
- STAY HOME to avoid spreading to others
- Don’t return to work, daycare or school until you are fever-free for 24 hours
- Drink extra fluids and use a humidifier if the air is dry in your home
- Treat aches, headache or fever over 101º with Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen
- Wash your hands and cover your cough
- Use cough drops and drink warm fluids
When should I see my doctor?
- Flu like symptoms that improve but return with fever and worse cough
- Young children, adults age 65+, pregnant women, and people with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, COPD or diabetes
- Earache or fever more than 3 days
How long am I contagious?
You may infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms start and up to 7 days after becoming sick. Symptoms appear 1 to 4 days after you’ve been exposed.
Will Tamiflu® help me?
- Tamiflu® DOES NOT prevent the flu
- Tamiflu® only lessens severe symptoms
- You must have symptoms and it has to be given in first 48 hours
- Usually only given to high-risk patients
