If I think my child has the flu, when should I seek medical care for the flu?
  • Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
  • Bluish or gray skin color
  • Fast breathing or trouble breathing
  • Fever with a rash
  • Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and have a worse cough
  • Not drinking enough fluids
  • Not waking up or not interacting

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1. What are the symptoms of the flu for children?
2. What are the symptoms for the flu for adults?
3. If I think my child has the flu, when should I seek medical care for the flu?
4. If I think I have the flu, when should I seek medical care?
5. What should I do if I have flu-like symptoms?
6. Where can I go to get my flu vaccine?