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Flu in Adults (cont.)

Medical Author:
Steven Fine, MD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Mary D. Nettleman, MD, MS, MCAP

Flu in Adults Symptoms

A sudden increase in the number of school-aged children sick at home with flu-like illness may indicate arrival of flu season. This outbreak is soon followed by similar infection in other age groups, especially among adults.

  • Symptoms usually come on suddenly.


    • Fever (usually high)


    • Severe aches and pains in the joints and muscles and around the eyes


    • Generalized weakness


    • Ill appearance with warm, flushed skin and red, watery eyes


    • Headache


    • Dry cough


    • Sore throat and watery discharge from the nose
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