Who needs to call or visit a health care provider?

Children and adults who are ill and at high risk for flu complications and people with more severe flu symptoms should call their regular health care provider or go to an urgent care clinic or emergency department if they cannot reach their health care provider. Whenever possible, call your health care provider to get advice on whether you need to be seen.

The best use of the emergency department is for individuals with symptoms of serious illness needing urgent attention; or ill individuals who are at increased risk for flu complications, and are unable to contact a health care provider.

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1. Who is at increased risk for flu complications?
2. What is influenza?
3. Does everyone with the flu need to see a health care provider or get tested and treated?
4. I think I have the flu. Can I get tested and treatment for H1N1 influenza or seasonal flu?
5. Who needs to call or visit a health care provider?
6. When should I see a medical provider or go to an emergency room right away?