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Discuss Masterflagger's answer to: Is it swine flu/flu without fever?

Can a child( or adult for that matter) have the flu/swine flu with all the symptoms WITHOUT having a fever? If so, how long are they contagious? How long does the swine flu last?

Masterflagger Answered:

Swine Flu Symptoms

According to the CDC, like seasonal flu, symptoms of swine flu infections can include:

fever, which is usually high, but unlike seasonal flu, is sometimes absent
cough
runny nose or stuffy nose
sore throat
body aches
headache
chills
fatigue or tiredness, which can be extreme
diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes, but more commonly seen than with seasonal flu

Signs of a more serious swine flu infection might include pneumonia and respiratory failure.

If your child has symptoms of swine flu, you should avoid other people and call your pediatrician who might do a rapid flu test to see if he has an influenza A infection. Further testing can then be done to see if it is a swine flu infection. (Samples can be sent to local and state health departments and the CDC for confirmation of swine flu, especially if a child is in the hospital.)

http://pediatrics.about.com/od/swineflu/a/409_symptoms.htm