Symptoms of Flu?

[jaimie]

Just wondering if anyone knows what the symptoms of flu are. I took both girls to the Dr yesterday and she said they have croup but im not so sure. Jazzys cough is clearing up but Roxy had a bit of a temp last night and has an awful crackling cough, runny nose and watery eyes. I am going to the Dr again this afternoon....i just keep freaking about this damn flu! Im just not sure what the actual symptoms are...? Can anyone help?
Thanks!

[Myztik]

The main symptoms they are warning about are

sudden onset of persistant cough
persistant fever that doesn't respond to panadol
and fatigue/lethargy

with this bad flu they said if your child has been sick for more than a few days then you dont need to panic. If it develops really quickly then get them checked out asap (I mean within a matter of hours kinda thing)

[Missy75]

There's some good info on the australian health department/organisation (can't remember what they're called exactly) website. Google it. They explain the different symptoms of colds v flu, etc.

[jaimie]

Thanks! Im sure she is fine but i might google around for some info!

[xpress2]

The flu has just finished visiting my entire household...

Symptoms for most of us were: Cough, Runny Nose and mostly a fever, and shivering.... I had a slight sore throat to start with to, but it didnt progress into anything else...

I'd probably get her checked out by a different doctor - My little brothers are 14 and 8 and the doctor had them go back a few days later to ensure they were better just to be on the safe side...

Hope your little ones are feeling better soon.