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Estimates were made using a model that proved accurate when compared to historic official flu activity data. Data current through May 19, 2013.

Flu symptoms?

If you have flu-like symptoms, stay home and rest until they are gone. If you get flu-like symptoms and are pregnant, have underlying health problems, or if they get worse, contact your healthcare provider.

Flu symptoms include:

  • Almost always: cough, fever
  • Common: fatigue, muscle aches, sore throat, headache, decreased appetite, runny nose
  • Sometimes: nausea, vomitting, diarrhea

More official info: www.fightflu.ca

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