The funny thing about this illness is that not all those infected, get ALL the same symptoms. Most however, due have the following:

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1) Tiredness and overall lazy feeling.

2) Fever.

Here is a list of other symptoms that are common:

• unusual tiredness,
• headache,
• runny nose,
• sore throat,
• shortness of breath or cough,
• loss of appetite,
• aching muscles,
• diarrhea or vomiting.

Should you go to the doctor?

The answer to this question is mixed.  Right now they are saying, YES, go to your Doctor and he may prescribe an anti viral drug such as Tamiflu.  It will often lesson the effects or shorten the duration if taken EARLY on.  However, as the season takes hold and hospitals are over run, the answer might change.

Most people will be instructed to stay home, and watch for respiratory issues. Those seem to be the only serious threat from the swine flu.

Some people say that the swine flu is mild, others say that theirs was the worst illness they have ever had. While it does not appear there are multiple strains out now, it does appear that each individual is affected differently.

If you are still concerned you may have swine flu, stay at home and check your symptoms using the online National Pandemic Flu Service.

Call your GP directly if:

• you have a serious existing illness that weakens your immune system, such as cancer,
• you are pregnant,
• you have a sick child under one,
• your condition suddenly gets much worse, or
• your condition is still getting worse after seven days (five for a child).

Taking Care of Yourself If You Are Sick

If you have been diagnosed with H1N1 (swine) flu, you should stay home, follow your doctor’s orders, and watch for signs that you need immediate medical attention.

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you stay at home until you have been free of fever (100°F or 37.8°C), or signs of a fever, for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medication.
• Avoid close contact with others, especially those who might easily get the flu, such as people age 65 years and older, people of any age with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), pregnant women, young children, and infants.
• Clean hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub often, especially after using tissues or coughing/sneezing into your hands.
• Cover coughs and sneezes.
• Wear a facemask when sharing common spaces with other household members to help prevent spreading the virus to others. This is especially important if other household members are at high risk for complications from influenza. See Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use to Reduce Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission.
• Drink clear fluids such as water, broth, sports drinks, or electrolyte beverages made for infants to prevent becoming dehydrated.
• Get plenty of rest.
• Get medical attention right away if you:
  • Have difficulty breathing or chest pain
  • Have purple or blue discoloration of your lips
  • Are vomiting and unable to keep liquids down, or
  • Show signs of dehydration, such as feeling dizzy when standing or being unable to urinate