“How do I know if my child has swine flu?”
My son is 12 years old and I think he has swine flu. How do I know if my child has swine flu?
2 Answers
H1N1 flu is caused by a new virus that is different from the seasonal flu. Your provider may order a rapid flu test to check for different flu viruses. Symptoms of swine flu are similar to the regular flu. This is a medical diagnosis. The symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills, and fatigue. Typical treatment includes rest, pain reliever, and fluids. Thank you.
Swine flu is rare in people not around pigs. If you are still concerned your pediatrician can do a blood test to try to type the influenza he has.
