When should I seek medical care?

Call your health care provider or Telehealth Ontario if you experience flu-like symptoms and:

• Are pregnant
• Have heart or lung disease
• Have chronic health problems that require regular medical attention
• Are elderly
• Have an illness that affects your immune system, such as diabetes, cancer of HIV/AIDS

Seek medical care for children right away if you notice any of the following signs:

• Fast or difficult breathing
• Increased drowsiness and irritability
• Not drinking enough fluids or signs of dehydration
• Flu-like symptoms become worse