what are the early symptoms of flu?
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['fever* or feeling feverish/chills.', 'cough.', 'sore throat.', 'runny or stuffy nose.', 'muscle or body aches.', 'headaches.', 'fatigue (tiredness)', 'some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.']
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Flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: fever* or feeling feverish/chills. cough.
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The first sign of a cold is usually a sore or irritated throat and is typically followed by early symptoms such as a headache, chilliness or lethargy. These develop quickly and can last one to two days. During the first few days, your nose may also start to run.
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['Congested or runny nose.', 'Dry cough.', 'Low-grade fever.', 'Sore throat.', 'Mild headache.']
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['Fever/chills.', 'Fatigue (tiredness)', 'Muscle or body aches.', 'Headache.', 'Cough.', 'Sore throat.', 'Stuffy nose.', 'Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.']
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One of the most distinct symptoms of the flu (influenza) is painful body aches. 1﻿ For most people, their muscles feel so sore and achy it hurts to move. Additionally, body aches can leave you feeling weak, fatigued, and extremely exhausted.
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One of the most distinct symptoms of the flu (influenza) is painful body aches. 1﻿ For most people, their muscles feel so sore and achy it hurts to move. Additionally, body aches can leave you feeling weak, fatigued, and extremely exhausted. Fortunately, they can be treated and managed successfully.
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The most common symptoms of the flu are: sudden appearance of a high fever (38 °C or more) a dry cough. body aches (especially in the head, lower back and legs)
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['Flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, sore throat, cough)', 'Fatigue.', 'Numbness.', 'Muscle spasms.', 'Insomnia.', 'Weight loss.', 'Anxiety.', 'Depression.']
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['Flu-like symptoms for a few hours or days, such as sore throat, mild fever, fatigue and muscle aches.', 'Mild chest discomfort.', 'Shortness of breath.', 'Nausea.', 'Coughing up blood.', 'Painful swallowing.', 'High fever.', 'Trouble breathing.']
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The CDC defines flu symptoms to include fever (temperature of 100.3 degrees F [38 degrees C] or greater, or signs of fever such as chills, sweats, flushing, skin feeling hot) with cough and/or sore throat. In addition, you may experience headache, body aches, fatigue, nasal congestion, vomiting and diarrhea.
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Flu-like symptoms, such as tiredness, chills and muscle aches. Irritability or agitation. Nausea. Insomnia or sleep disturbances, such as nightmares.
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['Fever over 100.4 F (38 C)', 'Aching muscles.', 'Chills and sweats.', 'Headache.', 'Dry, persistent cough.', 'Fatigue and weakness.', 'Nasal congestion.', 'Sore throat.']
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['Runny or stuffy nose.', 'Sore throat.', 'Cough.', 'Congestion.', 'Slight body aches or a mild headache.', 'Sneezing.', 'Low-grade fever.', 'Generally feeling unwell (malaise)']
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Early symptoms are similar to influenza symptoms: fever, a dry cough, headache, muscle pain, and weakness. Within a day or two, the symptoms typically get worse, with increasing cough, shortness of breath and muscle pain. There may be a high fever and there may be blueness of the lips.
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What Are the Symptoms of the Flu? You may feel very weak and tired for up to 2 or 3 weeks. You'll have muscle aches and periods of chills and sweats as fever comes and goes. You may also have a stuffy or runny nose, headache, and sore throat.
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The symptoms of flu usually develop within 1 to 3 days of becoming infected. Most people will feel better within a week. However, you may have a lingering cough and still feel very tired for a further couple of weeks.