Know Your Flu Symptoms^4,17

What you thought was just a little cold could be the flu, especially if you have fever, chills, or aches, or if you feel extremely tired.

Whenever you think you have the flu, talk to your doctor about treatment right away. Treating the flu virus at its source may help limit its ability to spread in your body. Use the doctor discussion guide to get the treatment you need.

Primary symptoms

• Fever (100°F or greater)
  A fever occurs when your body temperature increases in response to illness or injury. Your temperature is considered elevated when it is 100°F or greater.
• Muscle aches
  Body aches that are sudden and unexplained can be a sign of the flu.
• Chills
  Body chills not related to a cold environment can be a sign of the flu.

Other symptoms

• Headache
  A headache associated with the flu may appear suddenly and be accompanied by body aches or nasal congestion.
• Sore throat
  Swelling in the throat can make it sore.
• Runny or stuffy nose
  A runny or stuffy nose may occur, but is more common in children than adults.
• Stomach symptoms
  These include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. They are more common in children than adults.
• Chest discomfort, cough
  Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.

This is not a substitute for a professional medical diagnosis. However, these symptom descriptions may help you understand your symptoms and get the treatment you need.

Indications

TAMIFLU is for treating people 1 year and older with influenza (flu) whose symptoms started within the last two days. TAMIFLU can also reduce the chance of getting the flu. TAMIFLU is not a substitute for an annual flu vaccination.

Important Safety Information

Before taking TAMIFLU, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing. Let your doctor know if you have kidney disease, heart disease, respiratory disease, or other serious health conditions. Also tell your doctor about any medications you are taking or if you’ve received a nasal-spray flu vaccine in the past two weeks. If you have an allergic reaction or a severe rash with TAMIFLU, stop taking it, and contact your doctor right away. This may be very serious. The most common side effects of TAMIFLU are mild to moderate nausea and vomiting.

People with the flu, particularly children and adolescents, may be at increased risk for seizures, confusion, or abnormal behavior when they first get sick. These events may occur when the flu is not treated or right after starting TAMIFLU. These events are uncommon but may lead to accidental injury. Contact a healthcare professional right away if you notice any unusual behavior.

The most common side effects are mild to moderate nausea and vomiting.

Please see the TAMIFLU full Prescription Information for complete safety information.