How to Tell if You Have Swine Flu with an Online Quiz

The symptoms of swine flu are a lot like the symptoms of the common cold. Take an online H1N1 quiz to tell if you need to go see a doctor, go to the emergency room, or just stay home until you feel better.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Thermometer

1. 
   If You Have a High Fever, You May Have Swine Flu

   Take your temperature. One of the first questions the swine flu quiz will ask you is whether or not you have been running a fever. In order to answer this vital question, and determine if you have the swine flu, you need to know if you are running a fever or not.

2. 
   Length of Sickness can help Determine if You Have Swine Flu

   Figure out how long you've been sick. The H1N1 quiz will also want to know this information, in order to determine the severity of your illness.

3. 
   Enter Symptoms into Swine Flu Quiz

   Go to the Swine Flu Quiz website (located in resources) and answer the demographic information, in order to begin the H1N1 quiz. They will want to know your zip code, age, and gender.

4. Answer the remainder of the questions as accurately as possible to find out if you should go see a doctor to get antiviral medication, or just stay home, rest, and drink lots of fluids.

Tips & Warnings

• Read the website disclaimer carefully. The swine flu quiz is not intended as a substitute for a physician's advice.

Resources

• Flu Self-Assessment
• Swine Flu Vaccine Information