Symptoms
Symptoms of influenza/ ILI include fever of more than 100 degrees coupled with cough or sore throat. In addition, symptoms of flu can also include runny nose, body aches, headache, tiredness, diarrhea, or vomiting.
WPI is encouraging people who are experiencing ILI symptoms to stay home and also contact their health care providers—or the WPI Health Services—by phone at 508-831-5520 at the onset of symptoms; it is important to call rather than visit because it could serve as a preventative measure for uninfected individuals.
Patients should also communicate directly with their health care providers if they have questions and concerns about their illness, or if they are experiencing more severe symptoms such as;
- shortness of breath
- pain or pressure in the chest
- sudden dizziness
- confusion
- severe or persistent vomiting
Last modified: September 11, 2009 17:00:13