Childhood Influenza

When should you see a doctor?

Visit a healthcare provider for any of the following:

• Fever greater than 100.4 degrees that’s lasted more than four days (fevers may be intermittent)
• Fever that went away but has returned two or more days later
• Coughing up mucus tinged with blood
• Rattling chest sounds when taking a deep breath
• Fainting spells, dizziness and/or severe dry mouth
• Urinating less (or babies have less than three wet diapers per 24 hours)
• You are pregnant (pregnant women should seek immediate care if flu symptoms are present rather than making an appointment at an OB office)
• People younger than age 5 or older than age 65
• People with chronic medical illness such as diabetes, heart failure, cancer, etc. or other high-risk groups for complications from the flu

Call your provider’s office to speak with our nurses if have questions about whether you need to see a provider in person. They can make an appointment with your primary care doctor or one of their partners, who may be able to see you today or refer you to our one of our convenient Walk-In Clinics.