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Seasonal flu

Is it the flu?

Main symptoms:

  • Sudden fever, between 38°C and 40°C (100.4°F and 104°F)
  • Sudden cough
  • Sore throat
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Headaches

 

What to do?

Get informed by consulting the "Learn More" section to:

  • Know the difference between flu and cold
  • Know when to seek medical attention
  • Consider vaccination

At all times, apply the preventive measures shown below.

How to avoid contamination and protect those around me?

I wash my hands frequently with soap and water.


Wet your hands


Rub your hands for 20 seconds


Rinse your hands thoroughly under running water


Turn off the tap with a paper towel or tissue


Take some soap


Thoroughly wash the entire surface of your hands, including your nails, thumbs, and between your fingers


Dry your hands thoroughly

I cough or sneeze into the crook of my elbow or the upper part of my arm, rather than into my hands.


Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue


Cough and sneeze into the crook of your elbow


Throw the tissue away


Wash your hands

I wear a mask if I have a fever and a cough, at the emergency room or in the waiting area of a healthcare facility.


Place the mask on your face with the rigid edge facing upwards


Mold the rigid edge of the mask to your nose


Pull the bottom of the mask under your chin