Influenza (flu) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic When to see a doctor Most people who get the flu can manage it at home and often don't need to see a healthcare professional If you have flu symptoms and are at risk of complications, see your healthcare professional right away
Influenza (flu) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Learn more about how to get your flu shot at Mayo Clinic To diagnose the flu, also called influenza, your healthcare professional does a physical exam, looks for symptoms of flu and possibly orders a test that detects flu viruses
Flu symptoms: Should I see my doctor? - Mayo Clinic Most people with the flu have a mild illness and don't need to see a healthcare professional With some rest and self-care measures at home, the average healthy person can expect to feel better within a week, although a dry cough may last for several weeks
Primary Care in Rochester and Kasson The seasonal influenza (flu) and 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccines are now available at our Primary Care in Rochester and Kasson clinics Mayo Clinic recommends this year's seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for all people 6 months of age and older
History of flu (influenza): Outbreaks and vaccine timeline From spring of 1918 to spring of 1919, the flu causes more than 550,000 deaths in the U S and more than 20 million deaths worldwide In the fall of 1918 at Mayo Clinic, people with the flu and other contagious illnesses are cared for in the isolation hospital
Self-care for the flu - Mayo Clinic Among otherwise healthy people, flu symptoms vary Symptoms include a sore throat, runny nose, fever, chills and muscle aches Flu symptoms can make you feel awful But if you're otherwise healthy, not pregnant and younger than age 65, you can generally take care of yourself at home rather than going to a health care professional Try these
High-dose flu vaccines: How are they different? - Mayo Clinic Like other flu vaccines, high-dose and adjuvanted flu vaccines are updated every year This helps protect against the flu strains most likely to cause the flu during the upcoming flu season