Tracking flu cases in the Village

Flu symptoms can be mild or severe, and can come on suddenly. Be sure you know your flu treatment options so you can be prepared. Symptoms generally appear one to four days after exposure to the virus. The common symptoms of the flu include: fever of 100º F or greater, headaches, muscle aches, chills, extreme tiredness, cough and a runny nose more common in children than adults. If you have one or more of these symptoms, it could be the flu. Prescription antivirals can shorten the duration of the flu if taken within 12 to 48 hours of first symptoms. So act fast. As of today, the flu facts flu tracker shows cases of flu in the United States as high, but currently low case numbers in the Hot Springs Village area.