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What are the first signs of Swine Flu?

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Old 08-09-2009, 1:25 PM   #1
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What are the first signs of Swine Flu?

It's probably an over-reaction but I'm feeling as rough as a badgers behind today with some minor flu-like symptoms.

Normally I'm in the "it won't catch me" mindset but seeing as a lad at work has just returned after 2 weeks off after supposedly being signed off with SF (I say "supposedly" as he's the office Sicknote) I thought I best seek some advice...

Symptoms first - I feel shattered despite a decent nights shuteye, headache, loss of concentration, a stiffness right across my shoulders, back and the lower half of my legs, and a blocked up nose that makes me primed for a "Tunes" tv ad, the latter are now into their third day... and my snot is very very green...

Aparently I am high risk to these these due to having asthma and I get the flu jab from my GP every year because of this.

So what's the verdict, do I need shot in the head now or not?
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Old 26-09-2009, 11:13 AM   #2
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Re: What are the first signs of Swine Flu?

If you really had the flu you'd be delirious and in bed with a high fever. You certainly wouldn't be able to type on a computer.
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Old 26-09-2009, 3:50 PM   #3
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Re: What are the first signs of Swine Flu?

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If you really had the flu you'd be delirious and in bed with a high fever. You certainly wouldn't be able to type on a computer.
Don't agree with that.
But your temperature is a major factor. Is it over 38?
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