QuickVue Influenza Test

Symptoms

The flu usually comes on suddenly and may include these symptoms:¹

• Fever (usually high)
• Headache
• Tiredness/weakness (can be extreme)
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Body aches
• Diarrhea and vomiting also can occur, but are more common in children.

These symptoms are usually referred to as "flu-like symptoms." A lot of different illnesses, including the common cold, can have similar symptoms.

¹Source: www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms.htm