Armed Forces News

Two Air Force doctors (previous item) have provided emergency warning signs in connection with flu that

signal urgent medical attention. Individuals should seek medical care immediately if they are

experiencing any of those signs, the doctors said. They should tell the reception staff at the hospital

that they think they have the flu. In children, emergency warning signs include fast breathing or trouble

in breathing; bluish skin color; not drinking enough fluids; not waking up or not interacting; being so

irritable that the child does not want to be held; flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with

fever and a worse cough; and fever with a rash. In adults, emergency warning signs include difficulty in

breathing or shortness of breath; pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen; sudden dizziness; confusion;

and severe or persistent vomiting.