Question: What Are Symptoms of H1N1?
The symptoms of H1N1 (swine flu) vary between individuals but are very similar to that of the regular flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people infected with H1N1 have reported the following symptoms:
Answer:
- fever
- cough
- sore throat
- body aches
- runny nose
- congestion
- chills
- fatigue
- diarrhea and vomiting
Symptoms of H1N1 that require emergency medical care in children:
- fast breathing or difficulty breathing
- a bluish or gray skin tone, especially around the lips
- signs of dehydration such as diminished urine output, no tears, or cracked, chapped lips
- lethargy (extreme tiredness and weakness)
- if you are unable to wake the child up
- extreme irritability (the child cannot be consoled and does not want to be held)
Symptoms of H1N1 that require emergency medical care in adults:
- difficulty breathing or being short of breath
- pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- sudden dizziness
- confusion
- severe nausea and vomiting (if you are unable to keep food or fluids down)
- flu-like symptoms that go away but then return with a fever or cough that has escalated in severity
Sources:
CDC. H1N1 Flu and You. Accessed: August 4, 2009 from http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm
CDC. Interim Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Guidance For Cruise Ships. Accessed: August 4, 2009 from http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/cruiseships.htm
