When should I consult a health care professional if I have the flu?
When should I consult a health care professional if I have the flu?
In general, a health care professional should be consulted when a person with influenza symptoms, including fever, also presents:
- a risk of complications due to age (under 2 years or over 65 years) or a chronic illness;
- a risk of complications due to pregnancy;
- pain when breathing or difficulty breathing;
- vomiting for more than four hours;
- confusion or convulsions.
