Swine flu symptom checker | Lifestyle

Dr Hilary's swine flu test and symptom checker

Swine flu does not normally infect us, and has only rarely crossed over into the human population. When it has, it has died out rapidly.

This time however the virus has proved to be more resilient. The Health Protection Agency has said that this particular strain of the virus is highly contagious and has managed to spread quickly from person to person.

Take this quick test to check your symptoms, and find out what you need to do next in the event of infection.

Bear in mind that the symptoms of human seasonal flu and swine flu are almost identical, so it is important not to get alarmed if you are displaying flu symptoms as they are most likely to be caused by human seasonal flu. However, you should always contact your GP if you suspect you have any type of flu as there can be complications arising from the infection, especially in the very young or the elderly.

Please be aware that this test is just an indicator. You should re-do the test every few hours to check your symptoms and if you are at all worried you should ring the National Flu Pandemic Service on 0800 1 513 100 or contact your GP.

Click the button to begin the test

Question 1 of 10

In the last 7 days have you been in close contact with someone known or suspected to have swine flu, lived in a part of the UK where there is a sustained spread of swine flu, or visited a country considered to be at high risk of swine flu?

Yes

No

Question 2 of 10

Have you been in contact with someone who has recently returned from an area of the UK or from a country where there is a sustained spread of swine flu?

Yes

No

Question 3 of 10

Do you have a high temperature (over 38 degrees celsius or over 100 degrees fahrenheit)?

Yes

No

Question 4 of 10

Do your muscles ache?

Yes

No

Question 5 of 10

Do you have a bad headache?