Measured temperature
100.0 or higher in the past
12 hours.
Age > 50
Seek Medical Care
Yes
Fever > 3 days?
No
Do you have:
Abrupt onset of: cough, achy muscles, headache,
sore throat, nasal congestion (runny/stuffy nose)?
Yes
Unlikely to be flu (influenza). 
Seek Medical Care. 
Make HC aware if you have a fever and rash
No
Yes
No
Seek Medical Care
No
Likely flu (Influenza).  Do you have any of the following?:
shortness of breath at rest or with light activity, difficulty breathing,
wheezing, Inability to tolerate fluids, confusion,
chronic heart disease, chronic lung disease,
moderate to sever asthma, HIV/Aids, diabetes, history of cancer
 long term aspirin therapy, pregnancy, other immunosuppressive disorder
Seek Medical Care
Most likely uncomplicated Mild Influenza (flu).
No need for medical evaluation at this point. 
See flu care tips handout.
Note: If severe sore throat, see strep handout
and consider seeking care.
Yes
UAlbany Health Center
Appointment number is
518-442-5229